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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

RAR 625MOT history

RAR 625 is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 22 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 40,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

RAR 625 silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
40,903 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RAR 625
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RAR 625 was last recorded at 40,903 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,787 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
116 miles
Average per year
952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,903 miles
  • 2024 – 40,787 miles
  • 2023 – 40,629 miles
  • 2022 – 40,355 miles
  • 2021 – 40,113 miles
  • 2020 – 39,915 miles
  • 2019 – 39,787 miles
  • 2018 – 39,722 miles
  • 2017 – 39,491 miles
  • 2016 – 39,345 miles
  • 2015 – 39,043 miles
  • 2014 – 38,615 miles
  • 2013 – 38,124 miles
  • 2012 – 37,451 miles
  • 2011 – 36,816 miles
  • 2010 – 34,121 miles
  • 2009 – 30,804 miles
  • 2008 – 28,583 miles
  • 2007 – 25,706 miles
  • 2006 – 22,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,903 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAll suspension bushes slightly worn.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Bushes unbonding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Reverse lights not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass40,903 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    40,903 miles
    Test number
    569215202800
    • AdvisoryAll suspension bushes slightly worn.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail40,903 miles (+116)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,903 miles
    Test number
    685947163429
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension bushes slightly worn.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass40,787 miles (+158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    40,787 miles
    Test number
    747108341221
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components has corrosion.
    • AdvisoryAll suspension bushes slightly worn.

  4. Pass40,629 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    40,629 miles
    Test number
    192510739050
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Bushes unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  5. Fail40,629 miles (+274)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,629 miles
    Test number
    731374192416
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Bushes unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  6. Pass40,355 miles (+242)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    40,355 miles
    Test number
    848245269219
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Bushes unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  7. Pass40,113 miles (+198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    40,113 miles
    Test number
    550908163980
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass39,915 miles (+128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    39,915 miles
    Test number
    964111711980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass39,787 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    39,787 miles
    Test number
    441016614388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    39,722 miles
    Test number
    716372461281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail39,684 miles (+193)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,684 miles
    Test number
    995327486661
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.1mm - cracking outer edge - 225/50 r16 92v (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.5mm - 225/50 r16 92v (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.7mm - cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass39,491 miles (+146)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    39,491 miles
    Test number
    804324447442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in structure (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in structure (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in structure (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in structure (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear handbrake casing deteriorated/split

  13. Pass39,345 miles (+302)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    39,345 miles
    Test number
    269393359250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also perished in tread and on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also perished in tread and on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also perished in tread and on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also perished in tread and on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass39,043 miles (+428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    39,043 miles
    Test number
    186821167970
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres showing slight pershing on sidewalls

  15. Pass38,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    38,615 miles
    Test number
    137717134303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,615 miles (+491)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,615 miles
    Test number
    308377534307
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass38,124 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    38,124 miles
    Test number
    719286133389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail38,124 miles (+673)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,124 miles
    Test number
    568571733339
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass37,451 miles (+635)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    37,451 miles
    Test number
    305938232328
    • NoteAirbag warning illuminated

  20. Pass36,816 miles (+2,695)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    36,816 miles
    Test number
    627775411316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,121 miles (+3,317)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    34,121 miles
    Test number
    512686200349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,804 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    30,804 miles
    Test number
    972227609350
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Fail30,765 miles (+2,182)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,765 miles
    Test number
    712526199266
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass28,583 miles (+2,877)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,583 miles
    Test number
    820200298225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteScraping nosie from behind steering wheel

  25. Pass25,706 miles (+3,386)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    25,706 miles
    Test number
    943671497266
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  26. Pass22,320 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,320 miles
    Test number
    703381496287
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteNoise from behind sterring wheel sounds like bulk-ring

Questions about RAR 625

What vehicle is registration RAR 625 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RAR 625 on a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 22 Oct 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 RAR 625 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RAR 625 is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on RAR 625?
The MOT on RAR 625 is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RAR 625 done?
RAR 625 was recorded at 40,903 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 952 miles a year.
Has RAR 625 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RAR 625 has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on RAR 625 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 RAR 625 find?
RAR 625 passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: all suspension bushes slightly worn.; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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