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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V29 RMBMOT history

V29 RMB is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 98,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

V29 RMB red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2026
Mileage
98,780 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V29 RMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V29 RMB was last recorded at 98,780 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,772 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
2,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,780 miles
  • 2015 – 98,273 miles
  • 2014 – 96,685 miles
  • 2013 – 91,547 miles
  • 2012 – 84,991 miles
  • 2011 – 80,797 miles
  • 2010 – 75,207 miles
  • 2009 – 71,004 miles
  • 2008 – 66,294 miles
  • 2006 – 51,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,780 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,780 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    98,780 miles
    Test number
    365382155604
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail98,772 miles (+499)2 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,772 miles
    Test number
    607494691170
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass98,273 miles (+1,588)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    98,273 miles
    Test number
    909719185041
    • 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)
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  4. Pass96,685 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    96,685 miles
    Test number
    736632494006
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  5. Fail96,677 miles (+5,130)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,677 miles
    Test number
    705370484060
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  6. Pass91,547 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    91,547 miles
    Test number
    989468823102
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  7. Fail91,547 miles (+6,556)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,547 miles
    Test number
    276497423440
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  8. Pass84,991 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    84,991 miles
    Test number
    526184122133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  9. Fail84,991 miles (+4,194)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,991 miles
    Test number
    396136912172
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  10. Pass80,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    80,797 miles
    Test number
    559565501155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,797 miles (+5,590)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,797 miles
    Test number
    345544801190
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion on brake pipes

  12. Pass75,207 miles (+4,203)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    75,207 miles
    Test number
    151463740016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,004 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    71,004 miles
    Test number
    350527209052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAdvise tracking check

  14. Fail71,004 miles (+4,710)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,004 miles
    Test number
    434292109097
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAdvise tracking check

  15. Pass66,294 miles (+14,458)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    66,294 miles
    Test number
    444384608029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,836 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    51,836 miles
    Test number
    323325576211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about V29 RMB

Does V29 RMB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V29 RMB expired on 30 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V29 RMB?
The MOT on V29 RMB expired on 30 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V29 RMB done?
V29 RMB was recorded at 98,780 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 2,471 miles a year.
Has V29 RMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V29 RMB has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V29 RMB 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 V29 RMB find?
V29 RMB passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose, and 2 more.

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