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BMW Z3

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

S6 VVXMOT history

S6 VVX is a grey petrol BMW Z3 first used on 19 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 113,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

S6 VVX grey BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2027
Mileage
113,472 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 VVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 VVX was last recorded at 113,472 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,471 miles · 19 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,472 miles
  • 2025 – 112,940 miles
  • 2024 – 112,064 miles
  • 2023 – 111,517 miles
  • 2022 – 108,875 miles
  • 2021 – 104,802 miles
  • 2020 – 102,681 miles
  • 2019 – 101,199 miles
  • 2018 – 100,343 miles
  • 2017 – 99,262 miles
  • 2016 – 98,263 miles
  • 2015 – 97,371 miles
  • 2014 – 95,673 miles
  • 2013 – 94,798 miles
  • 2012 – 92,566 miles
  • 2010 – 88,278 miles
  • 2009 – 84,920 miles
  • 2008 – 78,960 miles
  • 2007 – 66,894 miles
  • 2006 – 56,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,472 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass113,472 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    113,472 miles
    Test number
    253084312741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail113,471 miles (+531)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,471 miles
    Test number
    687136851836
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively corroded leaking (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Pass112,940 miles (+876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    112,940 miles
    Test number
    935294209180
    • AdvisoryAdvise jacking points sillcovers rec paint

  4. Pass112,064 miles (+36)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    112,064 miles
    Test number
    890253576564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail112,028 miles (+511)2 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,028 miles
    Test number
    844214750823
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Retaining bolt loose. (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,517 miles (+459)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    111,517 miles
    Test number
    945686047607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail111,058 miles (+2,183)2 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,058 miles
    Test number
    626331436413
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass108,875 miles (+4,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,875 miles
    Test number
    174943110949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass104,802 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    104,802 miles
    Test number
    818221846705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail104,802 miles (+2,121)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,802 miles
    Test number
    470748587930
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass102,681 miles (+1,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,681 miles
    Test number
    888353528152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass101,199 miles (+856)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,199 miles
    Test number
    852820933790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,343 miles (+1,081)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,343 miles
    Test number
    586582226297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,262 miles (+999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    99,262 miles
    Test number
    486005073182
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass98,263 miles (+892)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,263 miles
    Test number
    474564962010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,371 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    97,371 miles
    Test number
    185616685040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail97,370 miles (+1,697)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,370 miles
    Test number
    187799675069
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass95,673 miles (+875)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,673 miles
    Test number
    976680674058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,798 miles
    Test number
    738995363074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail94,798 miles (+2,232)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,798 miles
    Test number
    745035663045
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

  21. Pass92,566 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    92,566 miles
    Test number
    778203792016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail92,558 miles (+4,280)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,558 miles
    Test number
    729576082060
    • 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)

  23. Pass88,278 miles (+3,358)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    88,278 miles
    Test number
    194284810326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass84,920 miles (+5,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    84,920 miles
    Test number
    323570299297
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass78,960 miles (+12,066)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    78,960 miles
    Test number
    602140298280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass66,894 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    66,894 miles
    Test number
    733404347139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  27. Fail66,894 miles (+10,335)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,894 miles
    Test number
    893674947115
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass56,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    56,559 miles
    Test number
    410612646189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 VVX

Does S6 VVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 VVX is valid until 8 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 VVX?
The MOT on S6 VVX is valid until 8 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 VVX done?
S6 VVX was recorded at 113,472 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 2,788 miles a year.
Has S6 VVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 VVX has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S6 VVX 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 S6 VVX find?
S6 VVX passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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