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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V46 FGMMOT history

V46 FGM is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 3 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 106,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2023.

V46 FGM silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2024
Mileage
106,777 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V46 FGM
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
3 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V46 FGM was last recorded at 106,777 miles on 29 Mar 2023, 476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,301 miles · 31 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
476 miles
Average per year
2,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,777 miles
  • 2022 – 106,301 miles
  • 2020 – 105,309 miles
  • 2019 – 101,957 miles
  • 2018 – 99,990 miles
  • 2017 – 98,935 miles
  • 2016 – 97,667 miles
  • 2015 – 93,095 miles
  • 2014 – 88,259 miles
  • 2012 – 82,062 miles
  • 2011 – 81,632 miles
  • 2010 – 80,342 miles
  • 2009 – 75,237 miles
  • 2008 – 71,499 miles
  • 2007 – 66,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,777 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,777 miles (+476)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    106,777 miles
    Test number
    562038613334
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass106,301 miles (+992)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,301 miles
    Test number
    726281078223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,309 miles (+3,352)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,309 miles
    Test number
    310370577553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass101,957 miles (+1,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    101,957 miles
    Test number
    406182522965
    • 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))

  5. Pass99,990 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    99,990 miles
    Test number
    766219925476
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail99,990 miles (+1,055)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,990 miles
    Test number
    799586405984
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass98,935 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    98,935 miles
    Test number
    183293917571
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail98,935 miles (+1,268)2 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,935 miles
    Test number
    462715412374
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre cracking
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre cracking
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play Inner rack (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass97,667 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    97,667 miles
    Test number
    209808046591
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  10. Fail97,667 miles (+4,572)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,667 miles
    Test number
    473549838034
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Pass93,095 miles (+4,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    93,095 miles
    Test number
    434201022105
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass88,259 miles (+5,896)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    88,259 miles
    Test number
    228342434282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,363 miles (+301)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,363 miles
    Test number
    505264504115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    82,062 miles
    Test number
    196961712310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,062 miles (+430)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,062 miles
    Test number
    485001912365
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass81,632 miles (+53)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    81,632 miles
    Test number
    698082151284
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY RUSTY
    • NoteMIDDLE EXHAUST SECTION RUSTY
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY RUSTY
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING ARM

  17. Fail81,579 miles (+1,237)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,579 miles
    Test number
    756450551253
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY RUSTY
    • NoteMIDDLE EXHAUST SECTION RUSTY
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY RUSTY
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING ARM

  18. Pass80,342 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    80,342 miles
    Test number
    591701570054
    • NoteRear brake pads worn and o/s and n/s front and rear brake discs rusty

  19. Fail80,342 miles (+5,105)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,342 miles
    Test number
    161150270472
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteRear brake pads worn and o/s and n/s front and rear brake discs rusty

  20. Pass75,237 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    75,237 miles
    Test number
    383291639259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteOuter sills covered

  21. Fail75,237 miles (+3,738)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,237 miles
    Test number
    840810839250
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteOuter sills covered

  22. Pass71,499 miles (+5,476)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    71,499 miles
    Test number
    302691688418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    66,023 miles
    Test number
    504418447254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V46 FGM

Does V46 FGM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V46 FGM expired on 30 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V46 FGM?
The MOT on V46 FGM expired on 30 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V46 FGM done?
V46 FGM was recorded at 106,777 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2023, an average of 2,619 miles a year.
Has V46 FGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V46 FGM has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on V46 FGM 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 V46 FGM find?
V46 FGM passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: headlamp lens slightly defective both; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both.

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