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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V43 FLJMOT history

V43 FLJ is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

V43 FLJ red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
96,627 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,960 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V43 FLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V43 FLJ was last recorded at 96,627 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,348 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
279 miles
Average per year
1,960 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,627 miles
  • 2025 – 96,348 miles
  • 2024 – 96,195 miles
  • 2023 – 95,960 miles
  • 2022 – 95,945 miles
  • 2021 – 95,882 miles
  • 2020 – 95,793 miles
  • 2019 – 95,779 miles
  • 2018 – 95,678 miles
  • 2017 – 95,439 miles
  • 2016 – 94,745 miles
  • 2015 – 94,141 miles
  • 2014 – 93,071 miles
  • 2013 – 91,821 miles
  • 2012 – 89,914 miles
  • 2011 – 85,394 miles
  • 2010 – 81,145 miles
  • 2009 – 76,555 miles
  • 2008 – 70,621 miles
  • 2007 – 64,657 miles
  • 2006 – 57,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,627 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,627 miles (+279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    96,627 miles
    Test number
    963862629849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass96,348 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,348 miles
    Test number
    858252633943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,195 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    96,195 miles
    Test number
    798329221005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail96,191 miles (+231)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,191 miles
    Test number
    298439981230
    • MajorOffside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass95,960 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    95,960 miles
    Test number
    238199030120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,945 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    95,945 miles
    Test number
    585788627907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass95,882 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    95,882 miles
    Test number
    608885504477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,793 miles (+14)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    95,793 miles
    Test number
    979139252362
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass95,779 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    95,779 miles
    Test number
    426375777684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,678 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,678 miles
    Test number
    355673495263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,439 miles (+694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    95,439 miles
    Test number
    174003953068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass94,745 miles (+604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    94,745 miles
    Test number
    895175821105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass94,141 miles (+1,070)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    94,141 miles
    Test number
    236214625236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Pass93,071 miles (+11)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,071 miles
    Test number
    198458614248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

  15. Fail93,060 miles (+1,239)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,060 miles
    Test number
    629987414239
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

  16. Pass91,821 miles (+10)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    91,821 miles
    Test number
    346554023439
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail91,811 miles (+1,897)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,811 miles
    Test number
    997271723289
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass89,914 miles (+4,520)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    89,914 miles
    Test number
    649086622252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,394 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    85,394 miles
    Test number
    637561221265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,388 miles (+4,243)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,388 miles
    Test number
    479910921237
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass81,145 miles (+4,590)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    81,145 miles
    Test number
    792832620249
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel cap sealing washer starting to crack & perish.

  22. Pass76,555 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    76,555 miles
    Test number
    270741219207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail76,553 miles (+5,932)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,553 miles
    Test number
    234380719278
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass70,621 miles (+5,964)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    70,621 miles
    Test number
    642049198177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    64,657 miles
    Test number
    823340407265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail64,657 miles (+7,210)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,657 miles
    Test number
    113520107228
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass57,447 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    57,447 miles
    Test number
    252996226252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V43 FLJ

Does V43 FLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V43 FLJ is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V43 FLJ?
The MOT on V43 FLJ is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V43 FLJ done?
V43 FLJ was recorded at 96,627 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 1,960 miles a year.
Has V43 FLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V43 FLJ has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V43 FLJ 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 FLJ find?
V43 FLJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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