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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc

R641 OEEMOT history

R641 OEE is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 14 Oct 1997. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 45,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

R641 OEE green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
45,872 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R641 OEE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
14 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R641 OEE was last recorded at 45,872 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 665 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,207 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
665 miles
Average per year
1,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,872 miles
  • 2025 – 45,207 miles
  • 2022 – 44,348 miles
  • 2021 – 41,882 miles
  • 2020 – 40,463 miles
  • 2019 – 38,626 miles
  • 2018 – 36,590 miles
  • 2017 – 34,798 miles
  • 2016 – 32,603 miles
  • 2015 – 29,421 miles
  • 2014 – 28,667 miles
  • 2013 – 27,626 miles
  • 2009 – 27,014 miles
  • 2007 – 26,406 miles
  • 2006 – 25,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,872 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer outer skin poor condition
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion throughout vehicle

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass45,872 miles (+665)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    45,872 miles
    Test number
    429180526474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer outer skin poor condition
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion throughout vehicle

  2. Pass45,207 miles (+859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    45,207 miles
    Test number
    203403731027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLight surface corrosion throughout underside

  3. Pass44,348 miles (+2,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    44,348 miles
    Test number
    552307997768
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass41,882 miles (+1,419)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    41,882 miles
    Test number
    820945981059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,463 miles (+1,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    40,463 miles
    Test number
    618596860287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass38,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    38,626 miles
    Test number
    878640241644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail38,626 miles (+2,036)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,626 miles
    Test number
    927394274917
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass36,590 miles (+1,792)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    36,590 miles
    Test number
    656575310060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,798 miles (+2,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    34,798 miles
    Test number
    430911570949
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass32,603 miles (+3,182)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    32,603 miles
    Test number
    829453233146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,421 miles (+754)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    29,421 miles
    Test number
    648858195042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,667 miles (+1,041)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    28,667 miles
    Test number
    969720114261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,626 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    27,626 miles
    Test number
    208883213225
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail27,626 miles (+13)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,626 miles
    Test number
    995507103227
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail27,613 miles (+599)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,613 miles
    Test number
    936247223156
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass27,014 miles (+608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,014 miles
    Test number
    303836379064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass26,406 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,406 miles
    Test number
    393732387252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,355 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,355 miles
    Test number
    344576476415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R641 OEE

Does R641 OEE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R641 OEE is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on R641 OEE?
The MOT on R641 OEE is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R641 OEE done?
R641 OEE was recorded at 45,872 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 1,023 miles a year.
Has R641 OEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R641 OEE has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on R641 OEE 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 R641 OEE find?
R641 OEE passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along trailing arm; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi, and 6 more.

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