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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V1 GHWMOT history

V1 GHW is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 27 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 49,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

V1 GHW red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
49,148 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 GHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 GHW was last recorded at 49,148 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,385 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
763 miles
Average per year
1,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,148 miles
  • 2025 – 48,385 miles
  • 2024 – 47,706 miles
  • 2023 – 46,590 miles
  • 2022 – 45,815 miles
  • 2021 – 44,421 miles
  • 2019 – 41,826 miles
  • 2018 – 40,405 miles
  • 2017 – 39,872 miles
  • 2016 – 39,204 miles
  • 2014 – 38,104 miles
  • 2012 – 37,069 miles
  • 2008 – 33,457 miles
  • 2005 – 27,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,148 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2008

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,148 miles (+763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    49,148 miles
    Test number
    483216357209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass48,385 miles (+679)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    48,385 miles
    Test number
    937638264914
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass47,706 miles (+1,116)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    47,706 miles
    Test number
    745245000674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,590 miles (+775)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    46,590 miles
    Test number
    543923325367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,815 miles (+1,394)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    45,815 miles
    Test number
    605552297124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,421 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    44,421 miles
    Test number
    158919644256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail44,409 miles (+2,583)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,409 miles
    Test number
    419088793351
    • DangerousOffside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass41,826 miles (+1,421)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,826 miles
    Test number
    621828753990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    40,405 miles
    Test number
    239613821719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,405 miles (+533)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,405 miles
    Test number
    528279021415
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass39,872 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    39,872 miles
    Test number
    240235805274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,857 miles (+653)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,857 miles
    Test number
    522986518695
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass39,204 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,204 miles
    Test number
    279830336151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,104 miles (+1,035)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    38,104 miles
    Test number
    295663864191
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass37,069 miles (+7)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    37,069 miles
    Test number
    639382352076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine systems fault lamp on

  16. Fail37,062 miles (+3,605)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,062 miles
    Test number
    905397642070
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine systems fault lamp on

  17. Pass33,457 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    33,457 miles
    Test number
    263185408214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail33,457 miles (+6,008)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,457 miles
    Test number
    983375208216
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  19. Fail27,449 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,449 miles
    Test number
    342562145350
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  20. Pass27,449 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    27,449 miles
    Test number
    422462445478
    • 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)

Questions about V1 GHW

Does V1 GHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 GHW is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 GHW?
The MOT on V1 GHW is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 GHW done?
V1 GHW was recorded at 49,148 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 1,059 miles a year.
Has V1 GHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 GHW has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on V1 GHW 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 V1 GHW find?
V1 GHW passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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