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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

V46 MGCMOT history

V46 MGC is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 8 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 111,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2025.

V46 MGC green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2026
Mileage
111,523 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V46 MGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V46 MGC was last recorded at 111,523 miles on 14 Mar 2025, 156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,367 miles · 7 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
156 miles
Average per year
2,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,523 miles
  • 2023 – 111,367 miles
  • 2022 – 111,109 miles
  • 2021 – 110,312 miles
  • 2019 – 109,971 miles
  • 2018 – 109,876 miles
  • 2017 – 109,775 miles
  • 2016 – 109,714 miles
  • 2015 – 108,698 miles
  • 2014 – 106,511 miles
  • 2013 – 103,025 miles
  • 2012 – 102,134 miles
  • 2011 – 95,682 miles
  • 2010 – 88,232 miles
  • 2009 – 81,366 miles
  • 2008 – 75,867 miles
  • 2007 – 68,505 miles
  • 2006 – 56,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,523 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,523 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    111,523 miles
    Test number
    905811322454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    111,367 miles
    Test number
    838743408777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail111,367 miles (+258)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,367 miles
    Test number
    471897699390
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail111,109 miles (+797)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,109 miles
    Test number
    200887724538
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

  5. Pass110,312 miles (+341)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    110,312 miles
    Test number
    941469145931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,971 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,971 miles
    Test number
    567869768659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail109,876 miles (+22)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,876 miles
    Test number
    308972856352
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail109,854 miles (+79)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,854 miles
    Test number
    598537476990
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass109,775 miles (+61)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    109,775 miles
    Test number
    339337885678
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  10. Pass109,714 miles (+1,016)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    109,714 miles
    Test number
    892994247844
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both offside & nearside inner sills but not excessive
    • AdvisoryPower steering rack slightly damp
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp switch faulty
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

  11. Pass108,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    108,698 miles
    Test number
    742538723670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail108,698 miles (+2,187)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,698 miles
    Test number
    415069388372
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

  13. Pass106,511 miles (+92)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    106,511 miles
    Test number
    226344714326
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail106,419 miles (+3,394)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,419 miles
    Test number
    196695594288
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass103,025 miles (+891)9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    103,025 miles
    Test number
    168898613387
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCenter brake pipe and fuel pipe clip broken

  16. Pass102,134 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    102,134 miles
    Test number
    785686322384
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear brake pipe and fuel pipe retaining clip broken.
    • NoteUnable to adjust driver seat position.

  17. Fail102,133 miles (+6,451)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,133 miles
    Test number
    677466122308
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear brake pipe and fuel pipe retaining clip broken.
    • NoteUnable to adjust driver seat position.

  18. Fail95,682 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,682 miles
    Test number
    497982441345
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass95,682 miles (+7,450)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    95,682 miles
    Test number
    737142441382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,232 miles (+6,866)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    88,232 miles
    Test number
    490729640472
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside steering rack has slight play.

  21. Pass81,366 miles (+5,499)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    81,366 miles
    Test number
    460123669425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,867 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    75,867 miles
    Test number
    900425568359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail75,865 miles (+7,360)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,865 miles
    Test number
    220204568326
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteOffside seat belt retract mechanism slow

  24. Pass68,505 miles (+11,915)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    68,505 miles
    Test number
    440632267374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    56,590 miles
    Test number
    971866896282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V46 MGC

Does V46 MGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V46 MGC expired on 13 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V46 MGC?
The MOT on V46 MGC expired on 13 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V46 MGC done?
V46 MGC was recorded at 111,523 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2025, an average of 2,987 miles a year.
Has V46 MGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V46 MGC has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on V46 MGC 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 MGC find?
V46 MGC passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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