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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V35 FVTMOT history

V35 FVT is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 140,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

V35 FVT blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
140,493 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V35 FVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V35 FVT was last recorded at 140,493 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 4,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,106 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,387 miles
Average per year
3,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,493 miles
  • 2025 – 136,106 miles
  • 2024 – 128,998 miles
  • 2023 – 122,293 miles
  • 2022 – 114,427 miles
  • 2021 – 111,179 miles
  • 2020 – 99,503 miles
  • 2017 – 94,871 miles
  • 2016 – 92,611 miles
  • 2015 – 87,189 miles
  • 2014 – 85,764 miles
  • 2013 – 85,160 miles
  • 2012 – 84,552 miles
  • 2011 – 82,577 miles
  • 2010 – 80,931 miles
  • 2009 – 79,336 miles
  • 2008 – 77,095 miles
  • 2007 – 73,056 miles
  • 2006 – 68,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,493 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • All rear suspension showing signs of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Auxillary belt is cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,493 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    140,493 miles
    Test number
    288734224116
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail140,493 miles (+4,387)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,493 miles
    Test number
    360082658389
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass136,106 miles (+7,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    136,106 miles
    Test number
    135307393172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass128,998 miles (+6,705)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    128,998 miles
    Test number
    843187794977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut top rubber is cracking

  5. Pass122,293 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    122,293 miles
    Test number
    799928867052
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryAuxillary belt is cracking
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPas pipes are corroded

  6. Fail122,290 miles (+7,863)1 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,290 miles
    Test number
    201904420411
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryAuxillary belt is cracking
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPas pipes are corroded

  7. Pass114,427 miles (+3,248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    114,427 miles
    Test number
    786328489407
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass111,179 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,179 miles
    Test number
    660310973571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail111,178 miles (+11,675)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,178 miles
    Test number
    122015817702
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass99,503 miles (+4,632)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,503 miles
    Test number
    491270874284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  11. Pass94,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,871 miles
    Test number
    798590441784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail94,866 miles (+2,255)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,866 miles
    Test number
    394554608712
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass92,611 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    92,611 miles
    Test number
    791741945702
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust build up on inner face (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail92,611 miles (+5,422)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,611 miles
    Test number
    336573774980
    • Repaired at testCentre Hazard warning switch faulty switch was sticking (1.4.B.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust build up on inner face (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass87,189 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    87,189 miles
    Test number
    756115815232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail87,188 miles (+1,424)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,188 miles
    Test number
    876781915228
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass85,764 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    85,764 miles
    Test number
    488495104289
    • NoteUnable to check brake pipes fully so pass and advise

  18. Fail85,760 miles (+600)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,760 miles
    Test number
    397565704242
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnable to check brake pipes fully so pass and advise

  19. Pass85,160 miles (+608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    85,160 miles
    Test number
    639119193161
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass84,552 miles (+1)19 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    84,552 miles
    Test number
    595369792100
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake pipes greased
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail84,551 miles (+1,974)2 failures19 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,551 miles
    Test number
    796778092164
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake pipes greased
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass82,577 miles (+1,646)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    82,577 miles
    Test number
    235586381106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,931 miles (+1,595)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    80,931 miles
    Test number
    323712900405
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak on rear diff

  24. Pass79,336 miles (+2,241)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    79,336 miles
    Test number
    783072009257
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSlight oil leak on rear differential

  25. Pass77,095 miles (+4,039)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    77,095 miles
    Test number
    101581118200
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass73,056 miles (+4,985)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    73,056 miles
    Test number
    614253117244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass68,071 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    68,071 miles
    Test number
    152701606251
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Fail68,066 miles7 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,066 miles
    Test number
    653020806260
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leaking
    • NoteNail in tyre
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about V35 FVT

Does V35 FVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V35 FVT is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V35 FVT?
The MOT on V35 FVT is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V35 FVT done?
V35 FVT was recorded at 140,493 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 3,591 miles a year.
Has V35 FVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V35 FVT has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V35 FVT 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 V35 FVT find?
V35 FVT passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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