BMW Z3
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc
V44 LEWMOT history
V44 LEW is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 52,180 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 52,180 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,651 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V44 LEW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V44 LEW was last recorded at 52,180 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 52,045 miles · 9 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 135 miles
- Average per year
- 1,651 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 52,180 miles
- 2025 – 52,045 miles
- 2022 – 52,003 miles
- 2021 – 51,923 miles
- 2020 – 51,777 miles
- 2019 – 51,056 miles
- 2018 – 50,877 miles
- 2017 – 50,673 miles
- 2016 – 50,125 miles
- 2015 – 48,829 miles
- 2014 – 48,125 miles
- 2013 – 45,145 miles
- 2012 – 41,103 miles
- 2011 – 36,068 miles
- 2010 – 31,743 miles
- 2009 – 27,453 miles
- 2008 – 24,928 miles
- 2007 – 20,618 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass52,180 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
24 tests since 6 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass52,180 miles (+135)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 52,180 miles
- Test number
- 354409979499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,045 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 52,045 miles
- Test number
- 891568193226
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front and rear n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and rear o/s n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail52,043 miles (+40)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,043 miles
- Test number
- 304108860312
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass52,003 miles (+80)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 52,003 miles
- Test number
- 770635764111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,923 miles (+146)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 51,923 miles
- Test number
- 597615330430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,777 miles (+721)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 51,777 miles
- Test number
- 403853548208
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,056 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 51,056 miles
- Test number
- 673018177226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,056 miles (+179)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,056 miles
- Test number
- 487412502249
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass50,877 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 50,877 miles
- Test number
- 424767451495
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail50,871 miles (+198)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,871 miles
- Test number
- 712482570749
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass50,673 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 50,673 miles
- Test number
- 271555513022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,673 miles (+548)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,673 miles
- Test number
- 524294060484
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass50,125 miles (+1,296)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 50,125 miles
- Test number
- 398473651738
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass48,829 miles (+704)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 48,829 miles
- Test number
- 246527385482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,125 miles (+2,980)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 48,125 miles
- Test number
- 525016894112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,145 miles (+19)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 45,145 miles
- Test number
- 587068273181
- 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)
Fail45,126 miles (+4,023)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,126 miles
- Test number
- 967459163118
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- 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)
Pass41,103 miles (+5,035)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 41,103 miles
- Test number
- 239501392150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,068 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 36,068 miles
- Test number
- 816411171132
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 299281371109
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass31,743 miles (+4,290)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 31,743 miles
- Test number
- 560151180162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,453 miles (+2,525)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 27,453 miles
- Test number
- 240117589195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,928 miles (+4,310)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 24,928 miles
- Test number
- 941779098152
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass20,618 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 20,618 miles
- Test number
- 164157687153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V44 LEW
- Does V44 LEW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V44 LEW is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V44 LEW?
- The MOT on V44 LEW is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V44 LEW done?
- V44 LEW was recorded at 52,180 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 1,651 miles a year.
- Has V44 LEW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V44 LEW has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on V44 LEW 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 V44 LEW find?
- V44 LEW passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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