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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

M17 AHEMOT history

M17 AHE is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 24 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 115,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

M17 AHE black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
115,007 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M17 AHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M17 AHE was last recorded at 115,007 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,007 miles · 9 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,007 miles
  • 2025 – 113,763 miles
  • 2024 – 112,744 miles
  • 2023 – 110,716 miles
  • 2022 – 108,422 miles
  • 2021 – 104,805 miles
  • 2020 – 101,204 miles
  • 2019 – 96,671 miles
  • 2018 – 92,184 miles
  • 2017 – 88,872 miles
  • 2016 – 85,729 miles
  • 2015 – 81,017 miles
  • 2014 – 75,630 miles
  • 2013 – 68,501 miles
  • 2012 – 61,347 miles
  • 2011 – 53,616 miles
  • 2010 – 46,052 miles
  • 2009 – 38,214 miles
  • 2008 – 30,143 miles
  • 2007 – 23,671 miles
  • 2006 – 16,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,007 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,007 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    115,007 miles
    Test number
    748723078673
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  2. Fail115,007 miles (+1,244)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,007 miles
    Test number
    265727955941
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass113,763 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    113,763 miles
    Test number
    470001186470
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side light damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and subframe corroded / flaking
    • AdvisoryMajority of sills have plastic covers

  4. Fail113,763 miles (+1,019)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,763 miles
    Test number
    354481507025
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side light damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and subframe corroded / flaking
    • AdvisoryMajority of sills have plastic covers

  5. Pass112,744 miles (+2,028)5 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    112,744 miles
    Test number
    253872905537
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp insecure lens damaged (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass110,716 miles (+2,294)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    110,716 miles
    Test number
    502182143585
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass108,422 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,422 miles
    Test number
    371026879542
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail108,422 miles (+3,617)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,422 miles
    Test number
    981706716568
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass104,805 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,805 miles
    Test number
    997522472416
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail104,805 miles (+3,601)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,805 miles
    Test number
    747859766827
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass101,204 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    101,204 miles
    Test number
    129536233646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front also (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and also offside front
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail101,204 miles (+4,533)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,204 miles
    Test number
    168639372412
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front also (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and also offside front
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass96,671 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    96,671 miles
    Test number
    453924605767
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front sidewall has damage

  14. Fail96,671 miles (+4,487)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,671 miles
    Test number
    436632234447
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front sidewall has damage

  15. Pass92,184 miles (+3,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    92,184 miles
    Test number
    972485070396
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass88,872 miles (+3,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    88,872 miles
    Test number
    944894716697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass85,729 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    85,729 miles
    Test number
    599623366357
    • AdvisoryBoth fuel tank straps corroded

  18. Fail85,709 miles (+4,692)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,709 miles
    Test number
    500791491659
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake performance very low
    • AdvisoryBoth fuel tank straps corroded

  19. Pass81,017 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,017 miles
    Test number
    837012345018
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  20. Fail81,017 miles (+5,387)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,017 miles
    Test number
    388251545063
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  21. Pass75,630 miles (+7,129)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,630 miles
    Test number
    336457954082
    • NoteSlight corrosion on both front chasis (top strut mounts)

  22. Pass68,501 miles (+7,154)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    68,501 miles
    Test number
    235587333065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,347 miles (+7,731)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    61,347 miles
    Test number
    588912352045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass53,616 miles (+7,564)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    53,616 miles
    Test number
    395544521048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,052 miles (+7,838)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    46,052 miles
    Test number
    492407420064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,214 miles (+8,071)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,214 miles
    Test number
    841061549017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  27. Pass30,143 miles (+6,472)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    30,143 miles
    Test number
    492134548028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    23,671 miles
    Test number
    674521147063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail23,671 miles (+6,950)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,671 miles
    Test number
    431321047092
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  30. Pass16,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    16,721 miles
    Test number
    552377846050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M17 AHE

Does M17 AHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M17 AHE is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on M17 AHE?
The MOT on M17 AHE is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M17 AHE done?
M17 AHE was recorded at 115,007 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 4,812 miles a year.
Has M17 AHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M17 AHE has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on M17 AHE 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 M17 AHE find?
M17 AHE passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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