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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V23 ATWMOT history

V23 ATW is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 21 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 122,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

V23 ATW blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
122,316 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 ATW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 ATW was last recorded at 122,316 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 1,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,026 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,290 miles
Average per year
3,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,316 miles
  • 2025 – 121,026 miles
  • 2024 – 120,230 miles
  • 2023 – 118,591 miles
  • 2022 – 117,476 miles
  • 2021 – 117,052 miles
  • 2020 – 115,689 miles
  • 2019 – 114,016 miles
  • 2018 – 110,566 miles
  • 2017 – 107,248 miles
  • 2016 – 101,873 miles
  • 2014 – 93,825 miles
  • 2013 – 85,194 miles
  • 2012 – 82,388 miles
  • 2011 – 81,103 miles
  • 2009 – 79,637 miles
  • 2008 – 76,161 miles
  • 2007 – 75,000 miles
  • 2006 – 63,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,316 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,316 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    122,316 miles
    Test number
    403687641870
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail122,316 miles (+1,290)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,316 miles
    Test number
    879046070261
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass121,026 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    121,026 miles
    Test number
    623185068324
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail121,026 miles (+796)5 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,026 miles
    Test number
    227106220677
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass120,230 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    120,230 miles
    Test number
    413480086055
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail120,230 miles (+1,639)4 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,230 miles
    Test number
    656834852478
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass118,591 miles (+1,115)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    118,591 miles
    Test number
    760944170846
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass117,476 miles (+53)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    117,476 miles
    Test number
    931406414679
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail117,423 miles (+371)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,423 miles
    Test number
    421911046509
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass117,052 miles (+1,363)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    117,052 miles
    Test number
    406481388392
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  11. Pass115,689 miles (+1,673)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,689 miles
    Test number
    469894093378
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass114,016 miles (+3,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    114,016 miles
    Test number
    969487878697
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass110,566 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    110,566 miles
    Test number
    502907357826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Fail110,566 miles (+3,318)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,566 miles
    Test number
    606447182662
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass107,248 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    107,248 miles
    Test number
    374326825547
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail107,248 miles (+5,375)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,248 miles
    Test number
    525475014467
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass101,873 miles (+8,048)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    101,873 miles
    Test number
    929341748500
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brakes slightly binding
    • AdvisoryNearside steering arm inner joint slight play

  18. Pass93,825 miles (+8,631)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    93,825 miles
    Test number
    259048614382
    • NoteNearside front consol bush has slight deteriation

  19. Pass85,194 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    85,194 miles
    Test number
    367017183220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,724 miles (+2,336)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    84,724 miles
    Test number
    119213933473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteComplete exhaust system deteriorated

  21. Pass82,388 miles (+1,285)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    82,388 miles
    Test number
    915010712008
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteLight cracking of both rear tyre treads

  22. Pass81,103 miles (+1,466)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    81,103 miles
    Test number
    409357611035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,637 miles (+3,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    79,637 miles
    Test number
    881916659009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass76,161 miles (+1,161)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    76,161 miles
    Test number
    680974048059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass75,000 miles (+11,835)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    75,000 miles
    Test number
    632811587151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges of tread

  26. Pass63,165 miles (+1,702)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    63,165 miles
    Test number
    274083096106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass61,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    61,463 miles
    Test number
    980326686015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V23 ATW

Does V23 ATW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 ATW is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 ATW?
The MOT on V23 ATW is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 ATW done?
V23 ATW was recorded at 122,316 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 3,055 miles a year.
Has V23 ATW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 ATW has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V23 ATW 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 V23 ATW find?
V23 ATW passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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