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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,991 cc

V20 SMJMOT history

V20 SMJ is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 13 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 66,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

V20 SMJ green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
66,517 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V20 SMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V20 SMJ was last recorded at 66,517 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 539 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,978 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
539 miles
Average per year
2,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,517 miles
  • 2025 – 65,978 miles
  • 2024 – 65,792 miles
  • 2023 – 65,339 miles
  • 2022 – 63,601 miles
  • 2021 – 61,684 miles
  • 2020 – 59,325 miles
  • 2019 – 56,777 miles
  • 2018 – 54,748 miles
  • 2017 – 52,205 miles
  • 2016 – 50,538 miles
  • 2015 – 47,252 miles
  • 2014 – 42,144 miles
  • 2013 – 38,134 miles
  • 2012 – 34,464 miles
  • 2011 – 32,741 miles
  • 2010 – 30,672 miles
  • 2009 – 27,237 miles
  • 2008 – 23,812 miles
  • 2007 – 21,433 miles
  • 2006 – 19,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,517 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass66,517 miles (+539)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    66,517 miles
    Test number
    945849695775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,978 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    65,978 miles
    Test number
    504267612915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,792 miles (+453)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    65,792 miles
    Test number
    304204325559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,339 miles (+1,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    65,339 miles
    Test number
    838062863321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass63,601 miles (+1,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    63,601 miles
    Test number
    291748538366
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass61,684 miles (+2,359)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    61,684 miles
    Test number
    619893203629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,325 miles (+2,548)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,325 miles
    Test number
    390297570954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,777 miles (+2,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    56,777 miles
    Test number
    124492639736
    • AdvisoryOsf lower suspension arm bush deteriorated
  9. Pass54,748 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    54,748 miles
    Test number
    415436888344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,746 miles (+2,541)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,746 miles
    Test number
    655684982791
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear heading to offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass52,205 miles (+1,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    52,205 miles
    Test number
    947302525115
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass50,538 miles (+3,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    50,538 miles
    Test number
    172254662274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt guide broken
  13. Pass47,252 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    47,252 miles
    Test number
    629699825015
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  14. Fail47,252 miles (+5,108)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,252 miles
    Test number
    366742525088
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  15. Pass42,144 miles (+4,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    42,144 miles
    Test number
    198175414466
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass38,134 miles (+3,670)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,134 miles
    Test number
    395387513077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    34,464 miles
    Test number
    109369312408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,464 miles (+1,723)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,464 miles
    Test number
    167059512035
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass32,741 miles (+2,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    32,741 miles
    Test number
    906896221083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  20. Pass30,672 miles (+3,435)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,672 miles
    Test number
    224367120058
    • NotePlay in offside front steering arm
  21. Pass27,237 miles (+3,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,237 miles
    Test number
    994272929025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass23,812 miles (+2,379)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,812 miles
    Test number
    731741628094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,433 miles (+2,164)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    21,433 miles
    Test number
    974914927020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    19,269 miles
    Test number
    162386626426
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about V20 SMJ

Does V20 SMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V20 SMJ is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V20 SMJ?
The MOT on V20 SMJ is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V20 SMJ done?
V20 SMJ was recorded at 66,517 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 2,366 miles a year.
Has V20 SMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V20 SMJ has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on V20 SMJ 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 V20 SMJ find?
V20 SMJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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