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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

6471 TWMOT history

6471 TW is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 17 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 24,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.

6471 TW silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2026
Mileage
24,916 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6471 TW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

6471 TW was last recorded at 24,916 miles on 29 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Aug 2025: 24,916 miles, lower than 24,917 miles on 21 Aug 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
24,917 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Average per year
491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 24,916 miles
  • 2024 – 24,490 miles
  • 2023 – 24,485 miles
  • 2022 – 24,433 miles
  • 2021 – 24,401 miles
  • 2020 – 24,387 miles
  • 2019 – 24,313 miles
  • 2018 – 24,285 miles
  • 2017 – 24,117 miles
  • 2016 – 23,751 miles
  • 2015 – 23,572 miles
  • 2014 – 23,111 miles
  • 2013 – 22,827 miles
  • 2012 – 22,675 miles
  • 2011 – 22,480 miles
  • 2010 – 22,129 miles
  • 2009 – 21,281 miles
  • 2008 – 20,377 miles
  • 2007 – 18,653 miles
  • 2006 – 15,559 miles
  • 2005 – 15,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,916 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,916 miles (-1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    24,916 miles
    Test number
    658065912372
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail24,917 miles (+427)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,917 miles
    Test number
    891048380281
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  3. Pass24,490 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    24,490 miles
    Test number
    343230031443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass24,485 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    24,485 miles
    Test number
    208059455257
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail24,479 miles (+46)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,479 miles
    Test number
    946271962868
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass24,433 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    24,433 miles
    Test number
    118394467447
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail24,433 miles (+32)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,433 miles
    Test number
    313120548944
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass24,401 miles (+14)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    24,401 miles
    Test number
    567358031419
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass24,387 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    24,387 miles
    Test number
    846148483660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,313 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    24,313 miles
    Test number
    866167453280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,285 miles (+168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    24,285 miles
    Test number
    824798936688
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass24,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    24,117 miles
    Test number
    841930917532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail24,116 miles (+365)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,116 miles
    Test number
    547317411263
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass23,751 miles (+179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    23,751 miles
    Test number
    455155334906
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper split at ends
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass23,572 miles (+461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    23,572 miles
    Test number
    376115425125
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass23,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    23,111 miles
    Test number
    275216724125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail23,111 miles (+284)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,111 miles
    Test number
    117746824178
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass22,827 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    22,827 miles
    Test number
    859186813106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,675 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    22,675 miles
    Test number
    258230132477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,480 miles (+351)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,480 miles
    Test number
    406806721112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,129 miles (+848)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    22,129 miles
    Test number
    454504420149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,281 miles (+904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    21,281 miles
    Test number
    561168019151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass20,377 miles (+1,724)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    20,377 miles
    Test number
    981286218188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,653 miles (+3,094)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    18,653 miles
    Test number
    973433927168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,559 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    15,559 miles
    Test number
    774978826114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    15,057 miles
    Test number
    834601515296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 6471 TW

What vehicle is registration 6471 TW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6471 TW on a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 17 Apr 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 6471 TW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 6471 TW expired on 29 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 6471 TW?
The MOT on 6471 TW expired on 29 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 6471 TW done?
6471 TW was recorded at 24,916 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 491 miles a year.
Has 6471 TW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6471 TW has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on 6471 TW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Aug 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 6471 TW find?
6471 TW passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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