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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V47 GMOMOT history

V47 GMO is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 16 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 96,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

V47 GMO blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
96,189 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V47 GMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V47 GMO was last recorded at 96,189 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,910 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
279 miles
Average per year
1,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,189 miles
  • 2025 – 95,910 miles
  • 2018 – 95,893 miles
  • 2016 – 95,412 miles
  • 2015 – 93,007 miles
  • 2014 – 91,328 miles
  • 2013 – 90,233 miles
  • 2012 – 88,025 miles
  • 2011 – 83,712 miles
  • 2010 – 78,564 miles
  • 2009 – 72,640 miles
  • 2008 – 69,623 miles
  • 2007 – 62,768 miles
  • 2006 – 56,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,189 miles
  • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryThe car has a general rust with the age factor at down are almost every part of the car and checked by hand and tool

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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,189 miles (+279)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    96,189 miles
    Test number
    277474577604
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe car has a general rust with the age factor at down are almost every part of the car and checked by hand and tool

  2. Pass95,910 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    95,910 miles
    Test number
    181322118579
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail95,906 miles (+13)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,906 miles
    Test number
    640370690876
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass95,893 miles (+481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    95,893 miles
    Test number
    470215010833
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  5. Pass95,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    95,412 miles
    Test number
    717404885408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail95,412 miles (+698)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,412 miles
    Test number
    631574066136
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

  7. Pass94,714 miles (+1,707)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    94,714 miles
    Test number
    241779865410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,007 miles (+1,679)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,007 miles
    Test number
    179134685419
    • NoteCentre exhaust corroded and slight blow.
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner tread getting low.

  9. Pass91,328 miles (+1,095)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    91,328 miles
    Test number
    925493074007
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyre inner treads low.
    • NoteOffside rear outer sill corroding.
    • NoteSill covers fitted.

  10. Pass90,233 miles (+18)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    90,233 miles
    Test number
    948563723146
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  11. Fail90,215 miles (+2,190)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,215 miles
    Test number
    915559213107
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  12. Pass88,025 miles (+4,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    88,025 miles
    Test number
    875542772087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass83,712 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    83,712 miles
    Test number
    188340541039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,709 miles (+5,145)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,709 miles
    Test number
    566169131084
    • FailureFront All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass78,564 miles (+11)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    78,564 miles
    Test number
    800080330042
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s front position lamp damaged
    • NoteWater pump noisy

  16. Fail78,553 miles (+5,913)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,553 miles
    Test number
    921368520024
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s front position lamp damaged
    • NoteWater pump noisy

  17. Pass72,640 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    72,640 miles
    Test number
    684600539050
    • NoteN/s/f h/lamp aim upper limit

  18. Fail72,633 miles (+3,010)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,633 miles
    Test number
    312709829034
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteN/s/f h/lamp aim upper limit
    • NotePuncture o/s/f affecting handling

  19. Fail69,623 miles (+2,210)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,623 miles
    Test number
    453045948255
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFuel tank strap loose
    • NoteN/s/r h/brake figures low
    • NoteO/s/r tyre low pressure
    • NoteRear discs bad corrosion

  20. Pass67,413 miles (+4,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    67,413 miles
    Test number
    624011238081
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass62,768 miles (+6,653)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    62,768 miles
    Test number
    111793827407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    56,115 miles
    Test number
    120120126076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V47 GMO

Does V47 GMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V47 GMO is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V47 GMO?
The MOT on V47 GMO is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V47 GMO done?
V47 GMO was recorded at 96,189 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 1,940 miles a year.
Has V47 GMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V47 GMO has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V47 GMO 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 V47 GMO find?
V47 GMO passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, and 5 more.

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