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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc

6 RTVMOT history

6 RTV is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 35,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

6 RTV silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
35,202 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6 RTV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

6 RTV was last recorded at 35,202 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,937 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
265 miles
Average per year
905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,202 miles
  • 2025 – 34,937 miles
  • 2024 – 34,626 miles
  • 2019 – 34,388 miles
  • 2018 – 34,183 miles
  • 2017 – 33,816 miles
  • 2016 – 32,907 miles
  • 2015 – 32,173 miles
  • 2014 – 31,028 miles
  • 2013 – 29,941 miles
  • 2012 – 28,001 miles
  • 2011 – 26,581 miles
  • 2010 – 24,977 miles
  • 2009 – 23,434 miles
  • 2008 – 21,052 miles
  • 2007 – 18,974 miles
  • 2006 – 17,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,202 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,202 miles (+265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    35,202 miles
    Test number
    308435926932
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass34,937 miles (+311)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    34,937 miles
    Test number
    259674899470
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass34,626 miles (+238)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    34,626 miles
    Test number
    473825461945
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage in the remainder of the windscreen’s swept area less than 40mm in diameter (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

  4. Pass34,388 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    34,388 miles
    Test number
    627754978025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,183 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    34,183 miles
    Test number
    628096174762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail34,177 miles (+361)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,177 miles
    Test number
    162697908037
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass33,816 miles (+909)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    33,816 miles
    Test number
    639045716229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,907 miles (+734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    32,907 miles
    Test number
    157382329352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass32,173 miles (+1,145)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    32,173 miles
    Test number
    281422561155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,028 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,028 miles
    Test number
    457759014275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,941 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    29,941 miles
    Test number
    648922943221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail29,938 miles (+1,937)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,938 miles
    Test number
    778011843236
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

  13. Pass28,001 miles (+1,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    28,001 miles
    Test number
    319135912442
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass26,581 miles (+1,604)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    26,581 miles
    Test number
    638137911245
    • NoteBOTH REAR AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH

  15. Pass24,977 miles (+1,543)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    24,977 miles
    Test number
    362897310490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,434 miles (+2,382)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    23,434 miles
    Test number
    393976839429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,052 miles (+2,078)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    21,052 miles
    Test number
    212372648267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,974 miles (+1,835)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    18,974 miles
    Test number
    832345017238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    17,139 miles
    Test number
    852038726263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 6 RTV

What vehicle is registration 6 RTV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6 RTV on a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1997. 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 6 RTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6 RTV is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 6 RTV?
The MOT on 6 RTV is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 6 RTV done?
6 RTV was recorded at 35,202 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 905 miles a year.
Has 6 RTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6 RTV has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on 6 RTV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 6 RTV find?
6 RTV passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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