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This 2002 BMW Z3 has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 108,702 miles 1 month ago on Friday 10th July 2026 at 08:55.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Friday 9th July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

J7BAS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED9TH JULY 2027108,702 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED3RD APRIL 20252ND APRIL 2026108,258 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 20229TH OCTOBER 2023107,986 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH AUGUST 202125TH AUGUST 2022106,348 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED26TH AUGUST 2021106,348 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED3RD JULY 20202ND JULY 2021106,115 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Suspension Rod Ball Joint Has Slight Play Tie Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED24TH MAY 201923RD NOVEMBER 2020103,319 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED20TH MAY 2019103,306 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH MAY 201817TH MAY 201998,782 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
FAILED11TH MAY 201898,764 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Inner Edge (4.1.d.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Inner Section Of Measurable Tread (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion Jacking Point (6.1.b.2)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED10TH MAY 20179TH MAY 201896,145 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 3.0mm Bald On Inner Section Of Tread (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 3.0mm Bald On Inner Section Of Tread (4.1.e.1)
FAILED26TH APRIL 201796,096 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Tell Tale Not Working (1.3.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 3.0mm Bald On Inner Section Of Tread (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 3.0mm Bald On Inner Section Of Tread (4.1.e.1)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Inner Section Of Measurable Tread (4.1.e.1)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (2.6.1)
PASSED30TH APRIL 201629TH APRIL 201791,613 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - O/s/f Tyre Tread Cracking
  2. ADVISORY - N/s/f Tyre Worn Injner Edge & Tread Cracking
  3. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Worn Inner Edges & Treaqd Cracking
FAILED11TH APRIL 201691,595 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - N/s/f Tyre Wearing Inner Edge
  2. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Wearing Inner Edges
  3. ADVISORY - O/s/r Tyre Has A Cut Across Tread But Not Deep Enough To Reach Ply Or Cords
  4. ADVISORY - N/s/f Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bush Deterioating
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  7. FAIL - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  8. FAIL - Nearside Side Repeater Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  9. FAIL - Offside Side Repeater Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
PASSED8TH APRIL 20157TH APRIL 201685,313 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED18TH MARCH 201585,224 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
  2. FAIL - Brake Fluid Warning Lamp Illuminated (3.6.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED12TH MAY 201414TH MAY 201583,953 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED15TH MAY 201314TH MAY 201482,219 MI
PASSED26TH JULY 201225TH JULY 201377,471 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Sub-Frame Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Sub-Frame Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  11. USER ENTERED - Dent N/s Sill
PASSED17TH APRIL 201216TH APRIL 201377,348 MI
FAILED10TH APRIL 201277,343 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. USER ENTERED - O/s Headlamp Adjusters Broken
PASSED4TH APRIL 20113RD APRIL 201271,506 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Centre Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  8. USER ENTERED - Dent N/s/sill
FAILED1ST APRIL 201171,506 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  4. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  9. ADVISORY - Centre Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  12. USER ENTERED - Dent N/s/sill
PASSED8TH MARCH 20107TH MARCH 201157,565 MI
FAILED8TH MARCH 201057,565 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED11TH APRIL 200917TH APRIL 201055,341 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Sub-Frame Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Sub-Frame Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
FAILED11TH APRIL 200955,341 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Sub-Frame Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Sub-Frame Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED18TH APRIL 200817TH APRIL 200950,789 MI
FAILED15TH APRIL 200850,788 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Emissions Not Tested (7.0)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Severely Distorted (2.4.g.1)
PASSED3RD JULY 200720TH JULY 200847,610 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Lower Steering Column Flexible Coupling Is Slightly Deteriorated (2.1.5)
PASSED19TH JULY 200620TH JULY 200740,659 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

J7BAS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

J7BAS MOT Comments

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J7BAS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 108,702 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,529 miles

J7BAS FAQs

This Bmw Z3 with registration J7BAS was manufactured on Saturday 27th July 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 108,702 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 4,529 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 31 MOTs on record for this Bmw Z3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means J7BAS has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw Z3 has had 96 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 1 Major, 0 Dangerous and 25 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw Z3 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does J7BAS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 20th August 2026 J7BAS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is J7BAS Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 20th August 2026 J7BAS does have Tax. Read more

When does J7BAS Tax expire?

The current Tax for J7BAS will expire in 4 months on Friday 1st January 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does J7BAS MOT expire?

The current MOT for J7BAS will expire in 11 months on Friday 9th July 2027. Read more

When did J7BAS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for J7BAS was on Friday 10th July 2026 at 08:55. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has J7BAS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for J7BAS we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has J7BAS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for J7BAS we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is J7BAS?

J7BAS is registered as a 2002 Bmw Z3. Read more

How many miles has J7BAS done?

The odometer reading for J7BAS at the last MOT in July 2026 was 108,702 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,529 miles per year. Read more

How old is J7BAS?

The vehicle J7BAS was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 27th July 2002. Read more

What colour is J7BAS?

The official colour of J7BAS is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does J7BAS have?

J7BAS has a 2.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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