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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc

P231 GVNMOT history

P231 GVN is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 51,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2025.

P231 GVN red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2025
Mileage
51,850 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P231 GVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
2 May 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

P231 GVN was last recorded at 51,850 miles on 10 Jul 2025, 484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 May 2014: 48,020 miles, lower than 77,729 miles on 13 Jun 2013.

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
51,366 miles · 6 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
484 miles
Average per year
804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,850 miles
  • 2024 – 51,366 miles
  • 2020 – 51,137 miles
  • 2019 – 51,037 miles
  • 2018 – 50,616 miles
  • 2017 – 49,742 miles
  • 2016 – 49,525 miles
  • 2015 – 48,802 miles
  • 2014 – 48,020 miles
  • 2013 – 77,729 miles
  • 2012 – 46,323 miles
  • 2011 – 44,506 miles
  • 2010 – 43,931 miles
  • 2009 – 42,732 miles
  • 2008 – 40,780 miles
  • 2007 – 38,396 miles
  • 2006 – 36,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail51,850 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Chassis and suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail51,850 miles (+484)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,850 miles
    Test number
    268506212198
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass51,366 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    51,366 miles
    Test number
    286191647790
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryChassis and suspension corroded

  3. Fail51,366 miles (+229)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,366 miles
    Test number
    205734426306
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryChassis and suspension corroded

  4. Fail51,137 miles (+100)7 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,137 miles
    Test number
    858830772945
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Body panel insecure outer sill panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Body panel insecure outer sill panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine knock when carrying out emission test
    • AdvisoryLots of viable suspension corrosion

  5. Pass51,037 miles (+421)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    51,037 miles
    Test number
    465759924001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill panels are badly holed & corroded This is just a cosmetic cover, Panel work underneath appears to be corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisorySome corrosion visible on suspension components

  6. Pass50,616 miles (+874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    50,616 miles
    Test number
    278380943660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  7. Pass49,742 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    49,742 miles
    Test number
    623298797188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,525 miles (+723)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,525 miles
    Test number
    699374312431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySome corrosion visible on suspension components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring some components

  9. Pass48,802 miles (+782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,802 miles
    Test number
    937732445185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass48,020 miles (-29,709)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    48,020 miles
    Test number
    726309134195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,729 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    77,729 miles
    Test number
    676334763184
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteSome general corrosion visible on suspension components
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail47,728 miles (+1,405)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,728 miles
    Test number
    245524663193
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteSome general corrosion visible on suspension components
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass46,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,323 miles
    Test number
    948304042154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,323 miles (+1,817)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,323 miles
    Test number
    639074642166
    • DangerousNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  15. Pass44,506 miles (+575)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,506 miles
    Test number
    629459521195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,931 miles
    Test number
    263870330455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,931 miles (+1,199)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,931 miles
    Test number
    881240330117
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass42,732 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    42,732 miles
    Test number
    200642049483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,730 miles (+1,950)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,730 miles
    Test number
    291535539185
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass40,780 miles (+2,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,780 miles
    Test number
    292540648471
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass38,396 miles (+1,971)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    38,396 miles
    Test number
    842131927100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,425 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    36,425 miles
    Test number
    982063526162
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll brake discs showing signs of decay and wear
    • NoteOil drip on gear box

Questions about P231 GVN

Does P231 GVN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P231 GVN expired on 5 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P231 GVN?
The MOT on P231 GVN expired on 5 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P231 GVN done?
P231 GVN was recorded at 51,850 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2025, an average of 804 miles a year.
Has P231 GVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P231 GVN has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on P231 GVN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 May 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P231 GVN find?
P231 GVN failed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2025 with 1 major defect and 4 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, and 2 more.

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