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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

V31 ERNMOT history

V31 ERN is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 52,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

V31 ERN silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
52,487 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 ERN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 ERN was last recorded at 52,487 miles on 29 May 2026, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,389 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
1,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,487 miles
  • 2025 – 52,389 miles
  • 2024 – 51,965 miles
  • 2023 – 51,849 miles
  • 2022 – 51,199 miles
  • 2021 – 50,548 miles
  • 2020 – 49,672 miles
  • 2019 – 49,068 miles
  • 2018 – 47,960 miles
  • 2017 – 47,469 miles
  • 2016 – 45,545 miles
  • 2015 – 43,879 miles
  • 2014 – 42,369 miles
  • 2013 – 40,297 miles
  • 2012 – 38,919 miles
  • 2011 – 35,666 miles
  • 2010 – 34,282 miles
  • 2009 – 32,270 miles
  • 2008 – 29,978 miles
  • 2007 – 28,620 miles
  • 2006 – 23,138 miles
  • 2005 – 22,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,487 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,487 miles (+98)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    52,487 miles
    Test number
    675974841591
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass52,389 miles (+424)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    52,389 miles
    Test number
    866456483095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,965 miles (+116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    51,965 miles
    Test number
    898543496145
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass51,849 miles (+650)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    51,849 miles
    Test number
    954328641983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,199 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    51,199 miles
    Test number
    181495041630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail51,193 miles (+645)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,193 miles
    Test number
    574073617628
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass50,548 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    50,548 miles
    Test number
    704707442898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,672 miles (+604)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    49,672 miles
    Test number
    624864779728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,068 miles (+1,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2020
    Odometer
    49,068 miles
    Test number
    623680526684
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass47,960 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    47,960 miles
    Test number
    317732466887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,469 miles (+1,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,469 miles
    Test number
    993856444040
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across lower suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass45,545 miles (+1,666)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    45,545 miles
    Test number
    755283074546
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge also cracked on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre cracking on outer edge
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner edges (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass43,879 miles (+1,510)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    43,879 miles
    Test number
    407711735124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,369 miles (+2,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    42,369 miles
    Test number
    236093424476
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass40,297 miles (+1,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    40,297 miles
    Test number
    858140423144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass38,919 miles (+3,253)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,919 miles
    Test number
    678366322199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,666 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,666 miles
    Test number
    226540021152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,662 miles (+1,380)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,662 miles
    Test number
    387548611171
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  19. Pass34,282 miles (+2,012)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,282 miles
    Test number
    472691410167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,270 miles (+2,292)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,270 miles
    Test number
    502309819144
    • NoteBoth rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges
  21. Pass29,978 miles (+1,358)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,978 miles
    Test number
    834406518180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,620 miles (+5,482)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    28,620 miles
    Test number
    773995517197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,138 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    23,138 miles
    Test number
    341052726154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,651 miles2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,651 miles
    Test number
    143348395284
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

Questions about V31 ERN

Does V31 ERN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 ERN is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 ERN?
The MOT on V31 ERN is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 ERN done?
V31 ERN was recorded at 52,487 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 1,449 miles a year.
Has V31 ERN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 ERN has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2022.
Has the mileage on V31 ERN 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 V31 ERN find?
V31 ERN passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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