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BMW Z3

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

PMJ 691MOT history

PMJ 691 is a grey petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 114,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2024.

PMJ 691 grey BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Apr 2025
Mileage
114,880 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2023
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PMJ 691
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

PMJ 691 was last recorded at 114,880 miles on 12 Apr 2023, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,861 miles · 11 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
4,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 114,880 miles
  • 2022 – 109,339 miles
  • 2021 – 105,971 miles
  • 2020 – 103,221 miles
  • 2018 – 99,124 miles
  • 2017 – 90,509 miles
  • 2016 – 81,942 miles
  • 2015 – 74,114 miles
  • 2014 – 71,593 miles
  • 2013 – 69,149 miles
  • 2012 – 65,568 miles
  • 2011 – 63,730 miles
  • 2010 – 62,464 miles
  • 2009 – 58,720 miles
  • 2008 – 54,844 miles
  • 2007 – 50,163 miles
  • 2006 – 45,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBoth front inner sills rusty and corroded
  • AdvisoryHandbrake cables corroded

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both rear tyres worn to 3mm in centre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Fuel tank straps very rusty and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    255308616820
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner sills rusty and corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables corroded
  2. Pass114,880 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    114,880 miles
    Test number
    776581655060
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail114,861 miles (+5,522)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,861 miles
    Test number
    621724001155
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass109,339 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    109,339 miles
    Test number
    430397791430
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn to 3mm in centre
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps very rusty and corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables very rusty and corroded
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft rubber joints worn
  5. Fail109,339 miles (+3,368)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,339 miles
    Test number
    230389479339
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn to 3mm in centre
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps very rusty and corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables very rusty and corroded
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft rubber joints worn
  6. Pass105,971 miles (+7)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    105,971 miles
    Test number
    916887980767
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre on 3mm
  7. Fail105,964 miles (+2,743)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,964 miles
    Test number
    204991517150
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre on 3mm
  8. Pass103,221 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,221 miles
    Test number
    705210231397
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Fail103,221 miles (+4,097)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,221 miles
    Test number
    148512301265
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass99,124 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    99,124 miles
    Test number
    356280988180
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Fail99,124 miles (+8,615)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,124 miles
    Test number
    867017989124
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass90,509 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    90,509 miles
    Test number
    284727452090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Fail90,509 miles (+8,567)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,509 miles
    Test number
    143672656842
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlight lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass81,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    81,942 miles
    Test number
    332280265742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,942 miles (+7,828)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,942 miles
    Test number
    928651802861
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass74,114 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    74,114 miles
    Test number
    461287838083
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar linkage lower bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s inner rack joint
  17. Fail74,114 miles (+2,521)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,114 miles
    Test number
    931606477315
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar linkage lower bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s inner rack joint
  18. Pass71,593 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    71,593 miles
    Test number
    958531324387
    • NoteBoth front tyres deteriorating just passable advise replaceing
    • NoteN/s/f brake sticking slightly,also no/s/r handbrake cable starting to swell
  19. Fail71,593 miles (+2,444)1 dangerous7 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,593 miles
    Test number
    787346914368
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres deteriorating just passable advise replaceing
    • NoteFront fog lights not turning off
    • NoteN/s/f brake sticking slightly,also no/s/r handbrake cable starting to swell
  20. Pass69,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,149 miles
    Test number
    736347153122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,149 miles (+3,581)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,149 miles
    Test number
    205817853407
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  22. Pass65,568 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    65,568 miles
    Test number
    318656762101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  23. Fail65,563 miles (+1,833)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,563 miles
    Test number
    805100852124
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  24. Pass63,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    63,730 miles
    Test number
    289639751154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail63,730 miles (+1,266)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,730 miles
    Test number
    196358251114
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  26. Pass62,464 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    62,464 miles
    Test number
    653764150184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail62,405 miles (+3,685)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,405 miles
    Test number
    202876240429
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  28. Pass58,720 miles (+9)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    58,720 miles
    Test number
    614808199006
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s wiper blade split
    • NoteNail in n/s/f tyre
  29. Fail58,711 miles (+3,867)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,711 miles
    Test number
    494512599042
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s wiper blade split
    • NoteNail in n/s/f tyre
  30. Pass54,844 miles (+4,681)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,844 miles
    Test number
    501285168002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear axle bush slightly detiriorated
  31. Pass50,163 miles (+5,060)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    50,163 miles
    Test number
    972677767039
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  32. Pass45,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    45,103 miles
    Test number
    313752466034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PMJ 691

What vehicle is registration PMJ 691 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PMJ 691 on a grey petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. 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 PMJ 691 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on PMJ 691 expired on 15 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on PMJ 691?
The MOT on PMJ 691 expired on 15 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has PMJ 691 done?
PMJ 691 was recorded at 114,880 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2023, an average of 4,078 miles a year.
Has PMJ 691 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PMJ 691 has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on PMJ 691 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 PMJ 691 find?
PMJ 691 passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2024 with 7 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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