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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V23 OLSMOT history

V23 OLS is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

V23 OLS black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
105,714 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 OLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 OLS was last recorded at 105,714 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 1,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Sept 2025: 103,821 miles, lower than 103,854 miles on 12 Sept 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,821 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,893 miles
Average per year
2,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,714 miles
  • 2025 – 103,821 miles
  • 2024 – 103,854 miles
  • 2023 – 101,720 miles
  • 2022 – 101,157 miles
  • 2021 – 98,641 miles
  • 2020 – 96,081 miles
  • 2019 – 93,587 miles
  • 2018 – 93,088 miles
  • 2014 – 92,459 miles
  • 2012 – 91,909 miles
  • 2010 – 89,324 miles
  • 2009 – 81,224 miles
  • 2008 – 78,520 miles
  • 2007 – 73,728 miles
  • 2006 – 60,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,714 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps foggy (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner steering arm slight play
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to front of car

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,714 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    105,714 miles
    Test number
    571609845063
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps foggy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner steering arm slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail105,714 miles (+1,893)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,714 miles
    Test number
    610611728257
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps foggy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner steering arm slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass103,821 miles (-33)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    103,821 miles
    Test number
    113715751863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to front of car (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChip/crack in windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  4. Pass103,854 miles (+2,134)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    103,854 miles
    Test number
    121595775615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm lower bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to front of car (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm lower bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  5. Pass101,720 miles (+563)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    101,720 miles
    Test number
    392676662487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass101,157 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    101,157 miles
    Test number
    495606389462
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged cooler pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroding
    • AdvisorySmall stone chip in windscreen (offside)

  7. Fail101,157 miles (+2,516)2 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,157 miles
    Test number
    511118681121
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged cooler pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroding
    • AdvisorySmall stone chip in windscreen (offside)

  8. Pass98,641 miles (+2,560)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    98,641 miles
    Test number
    863901457898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber bump stop fallen apart
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake efficiency low

  9. Pass96,081 miles (+2,494)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    96,081 miles
    Test number
    316375719992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,587 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,587 miles
    Test number
    154113751354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail93,587 miles (+499)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,587 miles
    Test number
    238529637647
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass93,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    93,088 miles
    Test number
    387955312681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,088 miles (+629)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,088 miles
    Test number
    954115874002
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' expired tax disc holder (8.3.1e)

  14. Pass92,459 miles (+550)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    92,459 miles
    Test number
    165570044112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    91,909 miles
    Test number
    305907412177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail91,909 miles (+2,585)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,909 miles
    Test number
    168465012193
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail89,324 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,324 miles
    Test number
    902047260161
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAll brake discs badly corroded

  18. Pass89,324 miles (+8,100)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    89,324 miles
    Test number
    940057160183
    • NoteAll brake discs badly corroded

  19. Pass81,224 miles (+2,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    81,224 miles
    Test number
    563337769180
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass78,520 miles (+4,792)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    78,520 miles
    Test number
    703316968124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,728 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    73,728 miles
    Test number
    561042767112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail73,703 miles (+13,045)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,703 miles
    Test number
    912590467171
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass60,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    60,658 miles
    Test number
    582265536192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V23 OLS

Does V23 OLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 OLS is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 OLS?
The MOT on V23 OLS is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 OLS done?
V23 OLS was recorded at 105,714 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 2,207 miles a year.
Has V23 OLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 OLS has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V23 OLS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Sept 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V23 OLS find?
V23 OLS passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps foggy; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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