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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V11 PJWMOT history

V11 PJW is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 78,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

V11 PJW green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
78,777 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V11 PJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V11 PJW was last recorded at 78,777 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,651 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
126 miles
Average per year
2,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,777 miles
  • 2025 – 78,651 miles
  • 2024 – 78,549 miles
  • 2023 – 78,424 miles
  • 2022 – 78,279 miles
  • 2021 – 75,179 miles
  • 2020 – 72,047 miles
  • 2019 – 68,942 miles
  • 2018 – 65,594 miles
  • 2017 – 62,109 miles
  • 2016 – 58,512 miles
  • 2015 – 54,751 miles
  • 2014 – 50,262 miles
  • 2013 – 46,650 miles
  • 2012 – 46,235 miles
  • 2011 – 45,718 miles
  • 2010 – 44,451 miles
  • 2009 – 40,866 miles
  • 2008 – 37,463 miles
  • 2007 – 34,389 miles
  • 2006 – 30,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,777 miles
  • AdvisoryAll brake pipes are slightly corroding
  • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
  • AdvisoryVehicle underneath corroding in places
  • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

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 corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,777 miles (+126)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    78,777 miles
    Test number
    553609043906
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes are slightly corroding
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle underneath corroding in places
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  2. Pass78,651 miles (+102)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    78,651 miles
    Test number
    857406537748
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak suspect timing cover
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight coolant leak from thermostat housing
    • AdvisorySlight gearbox oil leak

  3. Pass78,549 miles (+125)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    78,549 miles
    Test number
    714746492211
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass78,424 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    78,424 miles
    Test number
    143484741431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail78,419 miles (+140)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,419 miles
    Test number
    803953463197
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass78,279 miles (+3,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    78,279 miles
    Test number
    785678804870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass75,179 miles (+3,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,179 miles
    Test number
    518156876946
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass72,047 miles (+3,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    72,047 miles
    Test number
    207742230849
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL lamp on

  9. Pass68,942 miles (+3,348)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    68,942 miles
    Test number
    838796369324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,594 miles (+3,485)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    65,594 miles
    Test number
    255273098072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    62,109 miles
    Test number
    104307547670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,109 miles (+3,597)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,109 miles
    Test number
    107133290600
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass58,512 miles (+3,761)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    58,512 miles
    Test number
    939051313192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,751 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    54,751 miles
    Test number
    266836999293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail54,751 miles (+4,489)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,751 miles
    Test number
    146197172385
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass50,262 miles (+3,612)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    50,262 miles
    Test number
    797582134208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass46,650 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,650 miles
    Test number
    139735633206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,235 miles (+517)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    46,235 miles
    Test number
    585237532275
    • NoteSlight play in Offside front steering rackend

  19. Pass45,718 miles (+1,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    45,718 miles
    Test number
    257074231296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass44,451 miles (+3,585)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    44,451 miles
    Test number
    532399430275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,866 miles (+3,403)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    40,866 miles
    Test number
    613820449258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,463 miles (+3,074)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    37,463 miles
    Test number
    653391448269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,389 miles (+3,587)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    34,389 miles
    Test number
    883170147230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    30,802 miles
    Test number
    991048136236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V11 PJW

Does V11 PJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V11 PJW is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V11 PJW?
The MOT on V11 PJW is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V11 PJW done?
V11 PJW was recorded at 78,777 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 2,399 miles a year.
Has V11 PJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V11 PJW has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V11 PJW 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 V11 PJW find?
V11 PJW passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: all brake pipes are slightly corroding; engine oil leak; vehicle underneath corroding in places, and 1 more.

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