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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,900 cc

V42 PBDMOT history

V42 PBD is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 19 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 177,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2025.

V42 PBD black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2026
Mileage
177,336 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 PBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 PBD was last recorded at 177,336 miles on 5 Apr 2025, 2,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,714 miles · 8 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,622 miles
Average per year
5,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,336 miles
  • 2024 – 174,714 miles
  • 2019 – 171,571 miles
  • 2018 – 168,812 miles
  • 2017 – 167,362 miles
  • 2016 – 161,763 miles
  • 2015 – 155,337 miles
  • 2014 – 153,088 miles
  • 2013 – 143,399 miles
  • 2012 – 130,592 miles
  • 2011 – 117,018 miles
  • 2010 – 103,391 miles
  • 2009 – 91,444 miles
  • 2008 – 86,632 miles
  • 2007 – 72,407 miles
  • 2006 – 67,989 miles
  • 2005 – 64,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,336 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisorySyrface corrosion front and rear

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front inner ball joint cover

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,336 miles (+2,622)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    177,336 miles
    Test number
    962374815023
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySyrface corrosion front and rear

  2. Pass174,714 miles (+1)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    174,714 miles
    Test number
    262889694466
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front inner ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside- Cover sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail174,713 miles (+3,142)8 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,713 miles
    Test number
    601472402752
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Cord exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill- within 30cm of suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Not staying on (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front inner ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass171,571 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    171,571 miles
    Test number
    475837575933
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail171,569 miles (+2,757)3 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,569 miles
    Test number
    929797269349
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass168,812 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    168,812 miles
    Test number
    896630098054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryLow effort on n/s/r handbrake

  7. Fail168,809 miles (+1,447)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,809 miles
    Test number
    577405041029
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryLow effort on n/s/r handbrake

  8. Pass167,362 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    167,362 miles
    Test number
    154983210324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail167,362 miles (+5,599)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,362 miles
    Test number
    801309163038
    • Repaired at testDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass161,763 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    161,763 miles
    Test number
    837917717532
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp beam patterns just visible

  11. Fail161,761 miles (+6,424)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,761 miles
    Test number
    371168081021
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp beam patterns just visible

  12. Pass155,337 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    155,337 miles
    Test number
    272506013671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Fail155,337 miles (+2,249)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,337 miles
    Test number
    652969655568
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass153,088 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    153,088 miles
    Test number
    148053154221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail153,088 miles (+9,689)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,088 miles
    Test number
    585382954265
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass143,399 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    143,399 miles
    Test number
    896150543263
    • 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)

  17. Fail143,399 miles (+12,807)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,399 miles
    Test number
    357430643298
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass130,592 miles (+13,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    130,592 miles
    Test number
    396741542461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass117,018 miles (+13,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    117,018 miles
    Test number
    168908831275
    • 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)

  20. Fail103,391 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,391 miles
    Test number
    193673950250
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass103,391 miles (+11,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    103,391 miles
    Test number
    474883550239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass91,444 miles (+4,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    91,444 miles
    Test number
    471719219269
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass86,632 miles (+14,225)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    86,632 miles
    Test number
    580144838254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass72,407 miles (+4,418)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    72,407 miles
    Test number
    660770857299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass67,989 miles (+3,048)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    67,989 miles
    Test number
    291606916293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass64,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    64,941 miles
    Test number
    362290025456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V42 PBD

Does V42 PBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V42 PBD expired on 7 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V42 PBD?
The MOT on V42 PBD expired on 7 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V42 PBD done?
V42 PBD was recorded at 177,336 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2025, an average of 5,718 miles a year.
Has V42 PBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 PBD has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on V42 PBD 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 PBD find?
V42 PBD passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2025 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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