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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V43 DMDMOT history

V43 DMD is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 77,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2024.

V43 DMD blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2025
Mileage
77,853 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V43 DMD
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 expired on 15 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V43 DMD was last recorded at 77,853 miles on 16 Sept 2024, 4,211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,642 miles · 22 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
4,211 miles
Average per year
2,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 77,853 miles
  • 2023 – 73,642 miles
  • 2022 – 73,009 miles
  • 2021 – 69,884 miles
  • 2020 – 67,929 miles
  • 2019 – 66,987 miles
  • 2018 – 64,377 miles
  • 2017 – 62,730 miles
  • 2016 – 61,568 miles
  • 2015 – 59,543 miles
  • 2014 – 57,625 miles
  • 2013 – 51,955 miles
  • 2012 – 43,333 miles
  • 2010 – 41,727 miles
  • 2009 – 37,921 miles
  • 2008 – 36,568 miles
  • 2007 – 30,918 miles
  • 2006 – 25,727 miles
  • 2005 – 23,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,853 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,853 miles (+4,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    77,853 miles
    Test number
    113352675867
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass73,642 miles (+633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    73,642 miles
    Test number
    535210485201
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass73,009 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    73,009 miles
    Test number
    804354073820
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded

  4. Fail73,009 miles (+3,125)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,009 miles
    Test number
    125422256854
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded

  5. Pass69,884 miles (+1,955)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    69,884 miles
    Test number
    305414589896
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass67,929 miles (+942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    67,929 miles
    Test number
    912863693344
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBonnet catches partially seized open !!

  7. Pass66,987 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,987 miles
    Test number
    648711335143
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail66,964 miles (+2,587)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,964 miles
    Test number
    645825015820
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass64,377 miles (+1,647)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,377 miles
    Test number
    367973258677
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front springs getting rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material accross wishbone (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass62,730 miles (+1,162)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,730 miles
    Test number
    757954436408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along wishbone (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded front power steering pipes corroded (2.3.2)

  11. Pass61,568 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,568 miles
    Test number
    957992440328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded

  12. Fail61,568 miles (+2,025)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,568 miles
    Test number
    504131770754
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded

  13. Pass59,543 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    59,543 miles
    Test number
    115820015128
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail59,520 miles (+1,895)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,520 miles
    Test number
    508166005164
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  15. Pass57,625 miles (+5,670)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,625 miles
    Test number
    796360084012
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass51,955 miles (+8,622)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    51,955 miles
    Test number
    316954473020
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass43,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,333 miles
    Test number
    606857182009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,333 miles (+1,606)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,333 miles
    Test number
    127057982014
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  19. Pass41,727 miles (+2)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    41,727 miles
    Test number
    791536300396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly scorred
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly scorred

  20. Fail41,725 miles (+3,804)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,725 miles
    Test number
    492535500302
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly scorred
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly scorred

  21. Pass37,921 miles (+1,353)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,921 miles
    Test number
    751741029361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,568 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    36,568 miles
    Test number
    724121918379
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Fail36,563 miles (+5,645)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,563 miles
    Test number
    751721918351
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass30,918 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    30,918 miles
    Test number
    661674547358
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight play in steering column.

  25. Fail30,918 miles (+5,191)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,918 miles
    Test number
    160850747392
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished on side wall.
    • NoteSlight play in steering column.

  26. Pass25,727 miles (+1,996)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    25,727 miles
    Test number
    674890556394
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteStrong advise front number plate has small crack in it

  27. Pass23,731 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    23,731 miles
    Test number
    930994955397
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V43 DMD

Does V43 DMD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V43 DMD expired on 15 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V43 DMD?
The MOT on V43 DMD expired on 15 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V43 DMD done?
V43 DMD was recorded at 77,853 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2024, an average of 2,888 miles a year.
Has V43 DMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V43 DMD has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on V43 DMD 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 V43 DMD find?
V43 DMD passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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