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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

V31 RDYMOT history

V31 RDY is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 6 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

V31 RDY black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
112,065 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,808 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 RDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 RDY was last recorded at 112,065 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,145 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
920 miles
Average per year
4,808 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,065 miles
  • 2025 – 111,145 miles
  • 2024 – 109,992 miles
  • 2023 – 109,547 miles
  • 2022 – 107,494 miles
  • 2021 – 106,123 miles
  • 2020 – 105,794 miles
  • 2019 – 104,381 miles
  • 2018 – 102,895 miles
  • 2017 – 100,858 miles
  • 2016 – 95,923 miles
  • 2015 – 89,277 miles
  • 2014 – 80,782 miles
  • 2013 – 73,576 miles
  • 2012 – 66,232 miles
  • 2011 – 59,181 miles
  • 2010 – 53,561 miles
  • 2009 – 46,889 miles
  • 2008 – 40,696 miles
  • 2007 – 30,570 miles
  • 2006 – 15,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,065 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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,065 miles (+920)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    112,065 miles
    Test number
    528242020159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,145 miles (+1,153)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    111,145 miles
    Test number
    775093822058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,992 miles (+445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    109,992 miles
    Test number
    837344827510
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass109,547 miles (+2,053)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    109,547 miles
    Test number
    693651347855
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass107,494 miles (+1,371)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    107,494 miles
    Test number
    964356527517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPetrol tank strap slight coroded

  6. Pass106,123 miles (+329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    106,123 miles
    Test number
    934473869762
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass105,794 miles (+1,413)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    105,794 miles
    Test number
    941050240881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,381 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,381 miles
    Test number
    745281016419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,895 miles (+2,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    102,895 miles
    Test number
    805986494078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass100,858 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,858 miles
    Test number
    953139147394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,822 miles (+4,899)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,822 miles
    Test number
    817765561310
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle front brakes at 32% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing back bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass95,923 miles (+6,646)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    95,923 miles
    Test number
    229501691229
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn with slight play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn with slight play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top mount worn (2.7.4)

  13. Pass89,277 miles (+8,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    89,277 miles
    Test number
    970759827314
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre nearing limit and perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre close to limit inner edge

  14. Pass80,782 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    80,782 miles
    Test number
    287460764264
    • NoteFront wipers worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking in tread
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low

  15. Fail80,782 miles (+7,206)1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,782 miles
    Test number
    547770164294
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront wipers worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking in tread
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low

  16. Pass73,576 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    73,576 miles
    Test number
    999029563291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,393 miles (+7,161)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,393 miles
    Test number
    195741363278
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  18. Pass66,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    66,232 miles
    Test number
    159866052231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail66,232 miles (+7,051)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,232 miles
    Test number
    369416552272
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass59,181 miles (+5,620)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    59,181 miles
    Test number
    856496951227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,561 miles (+6,672)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,561 miles
    Test number
    781267550281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    46,889 miles
    Test number
    493292959273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,889 miles (+6,193)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,889 miles
    Test number
    451152559298
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass40,696 miles (+10,126)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,696 miles
    Test number
    522424158292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,570 miles (+15,394)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,570 miles
    Test number
    990485057258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,176 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    15,176 miles
    Test number
    202816916210
    • NoteN/s front and n/s rear tyres worn on inner treads.

Questions about V31 RDY

Does V31 RDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 RDY is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 RDY?
The MOT on V31 RDY is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 RDY done?
V31 RDY was recorded at 112,065 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 4,808 miles a year.
Has V31 RDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 RDY has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on V31 RDY 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 RDY find?
V31 RDY passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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