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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

V18 OOMMOT history

V18 OOM is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 26 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 72,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

V18 OOM silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,455 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 OOM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
26 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 OOM was last recorded at 72,455 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,665 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
790 miles
Average per year
3,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,455 miles
  • 2025 – 71,665 miles
  • 2024 – 71,207 miles
  • 2023 – 70,551 miles
  • 2022 – 69,307 miles
  • 2021 – 67,923 miles
  • 2020 – 66,974 miles
  • 2019 – 64,221 miles
  • 2018 – 59,988 miles
  • 2017 – 56,637 miles
  • 2016 – 52,709 miles
  • 2015 – 46,683 miles
  • 2014 – 45,033 miles
  • 2013 – 42,486 miles
  • 2012 – 40,144 miles
  • 2011 – 36,327 miles
  • 2010 – 35,777 miles
  • 2009 – 34,882 miles
  • 2008 – 33,232 miles
  • 2007 – 27,610 miles
  • 2006 – 10,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,455 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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Fuel tank strap corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass72,455 miles (+790)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,455 miles
    Test number
    885930724534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,665 miles (+458)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    71,665 miles
    Test number
    958002870627
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass71,207 miles (+656)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    71,207 miles
    Test number
    738064345644
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass70,551 miles (+1,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    70,551 miles
    Test number
    858957275163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass69,307 miles (+1,384)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    69,307 miles
    Test number
    871516004592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,923 miles (+949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,923 miles
    Test number
    198497696333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass66,974 miles (+2,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,974 miles
    Test number
    431079256382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass64,221 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    64,221 miles
    Test number
    869948682765
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  9. Fail64,221 miles (+4,233)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,221 miles
    Test number
    516254435618
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  10. Pass59,988 miles (+3,351)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    59,988 miles
    Test number
    856234809155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass56,637 miles (+3,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    56,637 miles
    Test number
    429755187172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise condition of front shock absorbers

  12. Pass52,709 miles (+6,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    52,709 miles
    Test number
    637375076899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass46,683 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    46,683 miles
    Test number
    828284545046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,033 miles (+2,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    45,033 miles
    Test number
    137531454092
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass42,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    42,486 miles
    Test number
    119442053481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,486 miles (+2,342)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,486 miles
    Test number
    988562053008
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass40,144 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    40,144 miles
    Test number
    298855142051
    • NoteAir bag light on

  18. Fail40,136 miles (+3,809)3 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,136 miles
    Test number
    727920342048
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  19. Pass36,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    36,327 miles
    Test number
    435886251011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,327 miles (+550)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,327 miles
    Test number
    745526651072
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Fail35,777 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,777 miles
    Test number
    150689130401
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  22. Pass35,777 miles (+895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    35,777 miles
    Test number
    494519630081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  23. Pass34,882 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,882 miles
    Test number
    254326559018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    33,232 miles
    Test number
    711790068050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail33,232 miles (+5,622)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,232 miles
    Test number
    402080768041
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail27,610 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,610 miles
    Test number
    493139757062
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass27,610 miles (+17,610)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    27,610 miles
    Test number
    740039057085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass10,000 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    10,000 miles
    Test number
    430349056071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about V18 OOM

Does V18 OOM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 OOM is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 OOM?
The MOT on V18 OOM is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 OOM done?
V18 OOM was recorded at 72,455 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 3,124 miles a year.
Has V18 OOM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 OOM has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on V18 OOM 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 V18 OOM find?
V18 OOM passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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