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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V26 RONMOT history

V26 RON is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 10 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 150,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

V26 RON blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
150,310 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 RON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 RON was last recorded at 150,310 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,288 miles · 3 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
4,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,310 miles
  • 2025 – 149,593 miles
  • 2024 – 148,703 miles
  • 2023 – 147,451 miles
  • 2022 – 145,614 miles
  • 2020 – 144,053 miles
  • 2019 – 140,205 miles
  • 2018 – 138,596 miles
  • 2017 – 136,396 miles
  • 2016 – 130,442 miles
  • 2015 – 120,776 miles
  • 2014 – 114,515 miles
  • 2013 – 110,656 miles
  • 2012 – 110,567 miles
  • 2011 – 99,342 miles
  • 2010 – 88,170 miles
  • 2009 – 78,622 miles
  • 2008 – 68,990 miles
  • 2007 – 60,466 miles
  • 2006 – 55,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,310 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass150,310 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    150,310 miles
    Test number
    818405127787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail150,288 miles (+695)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,288 miles
    Test number
    169567395962
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass149,593 miles (+890)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    149,593 miles
    Test number
    202482010586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass148,703 miles (+1,252)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    148,703 miles
    Test number
    637978981206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,451 miles (+1,837)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    147,451 miles
    Test number
    682991248421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass145,614 miles (+1,561)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    145,614 miles
    Test number
    220974544168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass144,053 miles (+3,848)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    144,053 miles
    Test number
    741050141030
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass140,205 miles (+1,609)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    140,205 miles
    Test number
    352703747688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass138,596 miles (+2,200)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    138,596 miles
    Test number
    366138242849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass136,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    136,396 miles
    Test number
    602813297095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail136,396 miles (+5,954)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,396 miles
    Test number
    964136769421
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)

  12. Pass130,442 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    130,442 miles
    Test number
    530329154835
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail130,442 miles (+9,666)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,442 miles
    Test number
    309003353349
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass120,776 miles (+6,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    120,776 miles
    Test number
    478116525164
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass114,515 miles (+3,859)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    114,515 miles
    Test number
    849595104199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOff side handbrake fluctuates badly. Nearside handbrake performance significantly lower than off side.

  16. Pass110,656 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    110,656 miles
    Test number
    925098723146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass110,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    110,567 miles
    Test number
    588935502357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    176915102305
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass110,477 miles (+2,036)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    110,477 miles
    Test number
    506055362222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass108,441 miles (+9,099)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    108,441 miles
    Test number
    915639712047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass99,342 miles (+11,172)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    99,342 miles
    Test number
    449275031009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass88,170 miles (+9,548)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    88,170 miles
    Test number
    121389700052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass78,622 miles (+9,632)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    78,622 miles
    Test number
    194287219054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,990 miles (+8,524)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    68,990 miles
    Test number
    751596028049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,466 miles (+5,396)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    60,466 miles
    Test number
    411193227080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,070 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    55,070 miles
    Test number
    972304326046
    • NoteBoth front seat belt upper guides broken.
    • NoteN/S/R Fog light not working.
    • NoteSlight discolouring on front No plate.

Questions about V26 RON

Does V26 RON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 RON is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V26 RON?
The MOT on V26 RON is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 RON done?
V26 RON was recorded at 150,310 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 4,652 miles a year.
Has V26 RON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 RON has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V26 RON 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 V26 RON find?
V26 RON passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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