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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

V18 ORGMOT history

V18 ORG is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 6 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 129,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2025.

V18 ORG silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2026
Mileage
129,543 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 ORG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 ORG was last recorded at 129,543 miles on 30 Jun 2025, 2,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,473 miles · 16 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,070 miles
Average per year
4,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,543 miles
  • 2024 – 127,473 miles
  • 2021 – 127,236 miles
  • 2020 – 124,749 miles
  • 2019 – 116,449 miles
  • 2018 – 103,829 miles
  • 2016 – 87,702 miles
  • 2015 – 83,152 miles
  • 2014 – 82,149 miles
  • 2013 – 80,962 miles
  • 2012 – 80,500 miles
  • 2011 – 78,644 miles
  • 2010 – 75,278 miles
  • 2009 – 69,633 miles
  • 2008 – 60,738 miles
  • 2007 – 52,297 miles
  • 2006 – 42,345 miles
  • 2005 – 32,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,543 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,543 miles (+2,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    129,543 miles
    Test number
    909850714249
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,473 miles (+237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    127,473 miles
    Test number
    416931471949
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside undersealed

  3. Pass127,236 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    127,236 miles
    Test number
    596621951974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail127,191 miles (+2,442)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,191 miles
    Test number
    115395352916
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass124,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    124,749 miles
    Test number
    117781687448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail124,749 miles (+8,300)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,749 miles
    Test number
    129277405344
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass116,449 miles (+357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    116,449 miles
    Test number
    224400986685
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail116,092 miles (+12,263)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,092 miles
    Test number
    853360446362
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass103,829 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    103,829 miles
    Test number
    535177785543
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail103,804 miles (+16,102)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,804 miles
    Test number
    784721760101
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass87,702 miles (+4,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    87,702 miles
    Test number
    930496824472
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass83,152 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    83,152 miles
    Test number
    862516489296
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail83,152 miles (+1,003)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,152 miles
    Test number
    110394069362
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass82,149 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,149 miles
    Test number
    149362824377
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNS wiper blade deteriorated

  15. Fail82,146 miles (+1,184)6 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,146 miles
    Test number
    715551724379
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Note1 NS tail light bulb not working
    • NoteBonnet safety catch sticking
    • NoteNS wiper blade deteriorated

  16. Pass80,962 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    80,962 miles
    Test number
    209504903341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail80,500 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,500 miles
    Test number
    177730542329
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  18. Pass80,500 miles (+1,856)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    80,500 miles
    Test number
    689620942301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    78,644 miles
    Test number
    736370151342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,644 miles (+3,366)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,644 miles
    Test number
    917800151332
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  21. Pass75,278 miles (+5,645)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    75,278 miles
    Test number
    731934750339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,633 miles (+8,895)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    69,633 miles
    Test number
    934785559391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    60,738 miles
    Test number
    384679158328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail60,738 miles (+8,441)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,738 miles
    Test number
    951979658340
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass52,297 miles (+9,952)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    52,297 miles
    Test number
    192675547383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,345 miles (+9,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    42,345 miles
    Test number
    631119236343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass32,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    32,616 miles
    Test number
    613915615368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 ORG

Does V18 ORG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V18 ORG expired on 15 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V18 ORG?
The MOT on V18 ORG expired on 15 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V18 ORG done?
V18 ORG was recorded at 129,543 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2025, an average of 4,937 miles a year.
Has V18 ORG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 ORG has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on V18 ORG 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 ORG find?
V18 ORG passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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