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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V42 DPCMOT history

V42 DPC is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 4 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 24,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

V42 DPC silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
24,330 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 DPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 DPC was last recorded at 24,330 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 1,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
23,284 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,046 miles
Average per year
270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 24,330 miles
  • 2025 – 23,284 miles
  • 2024 – 23,086 miles
  • 2019 – 23,042 miles
  • 2018 – 22,789 miles
  • 2017 – 22,595 miles
  • 2013 – 22,553 miles
  • 2012 – 22,517 miles
  • 2011 – 22,443 miles
  • 2010 – 22,321 miles
  • 2009 – 22,226 miles
  • 2008 – 21,241 miles
  • 2007 – 19,639 miles
  • 2006 – 18,942 miles
  • 2005 – 18,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,330 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,330 miles (+1,046)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    24,330 miles
    Test number
    256308989554
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass23,284 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    23,284 miles
    Test number
    350973717459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass23,086 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    23,086 miles
    Test number
    741222532101
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass23,042 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    23,042 miles
    Test number
    733649604936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass22,789 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    22,789 miles
    Test number
    931718516409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass22,595 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    22,595 miles
    Test number
    880258578348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass22,553 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    22,553 miles
    Test number
    787409143287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass22,517 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    22,517 miles
    Test number
    276418972103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass22,443 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    22,443 miles
    Test number
    118310831286
    • NoteAll four tyres showing age cracks across width off tyres

  10. Fail22,443 miles (+122)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,443 miles
    Test number
    579390931255
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAll four tyres showing age cracks across width off tyres

  11. Pass22,321 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    22,321 miles
    Test number
    364492930497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    22,226 miles
    Test number
    580112539240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail22,226 miles (+985)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,226 miles
    Test number
    422592139209
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass21,241 miles (+1,602)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    21,241 miles
    Test number
    540397398134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,639 miles (+697)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    19,639 miles
    Test number
    972808657114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,942 miles (+347)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    18,942 miles
    Test number
    981132976161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    18,595 miles
    Test number
    784070165105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V42 DPC

Does V42 DPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V42 DPC is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V42 DPC?
The MOT on V42 DPC is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V42 DPC done?
V42 DPC was recorded at 24,330 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 270 miles a year.
Has V42 DPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 DPC has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2011.
Has the mileage on V42 DPC 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 V42 DPC find?
V42 DPC passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; fuel cap seal cracking, and 2 more.

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