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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V47 HFAMOT history

V47 HFA is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 84,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

V47 HFA 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 Apr 2027
Mileage
84,859 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V47 HFA
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 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V47 HFA was last recorded at 84,859 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 1,052 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,807 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,052 miles
Average per year
2,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,859 miles
  • 2025 – 83,807 miles
  • 2024 – 81,801 miles
  • 2023 – 79,834 miles
  • 2022 – 78,447 miles
  • 2021 – 77,449 miles
  • 2019 – 75,917 miles
  • 2018 – 74,847 miles
  • 2014 – 74,779 miles
  • 2013 – 73,272 miles
  • 2012 – 70,502 miles
  • 2011 – 67,876 miles
  • 2010 – 60,173 miles
  • 2009 – 50,042 miles
  • 2008 – 43,344 miles
  • 2007 – 36,503 miles
  • 2006 – 30,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,859 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,859 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    84,859 miles
    Test number
    726839313404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail84,859 miles (+1,052)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,859 miles
    Test number
    224848510206
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass83,807 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    83,807 miles
    Test number
    811104143803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail83,807 miles (+2,006)4 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,807 miles
    Test number
    925261545359
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass81,801 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    81,801 miles
    Test number
    863606714380
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail81,801 miles (+1,967)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,801 miles
    Test number
    254932008135
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass79,834 miles (+1,387)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    79,834 miles
    Test number
    843231748723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass78,447 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    78,447 miles
    Test number
    131659558856
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail78,447 miles (+998)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,447 miles
    Test number
    724586757083
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass77,449 miles (+1,532)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    77,449 miles
    Test number
    453285287105
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass75,917 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,917 miles
    Test number
    115761013582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail75,915 miles (+1,068)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,915 miles
    Test number
    967897509763
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass74,847 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    74,847 miles
    Test number
    376508626669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,843 miles (+64)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,843 miles
    Test number
    955210082411
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cracks in side wall
    • 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))

  15. Pass74,779 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,779 miles
    Test number
    229438384469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail74,779 miles (+1,507)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,779 miles
    Test number
    347112284185
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail73,272 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,272 miles
    Test number
    208715863446
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass73,272 miles (+2,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    73,272 miles
    Test number
    917295963139
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass70,502 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    70,502 miles
    Test number
    539487662130
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail70,498 miles (+2,622)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,498 miles
    Test number
    518381362139
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass67,876 miles (+7,703)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,876 miles
    Test number
    797449651165
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight oil leak (gearbox)

  22. Pass60,173 miles (+10,131)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    60,173 miles
    Test number
    943516060152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,042 miles (+6,698)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    50,042 miles
    Test number
    894923669105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,344 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,344 miles
    Test number
    892514668102
    • 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)

  25. Fail43,338 miles (+6,835)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,338 miles
    Test number
    283102768102
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (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)

  26. Pass36,503 miles (+6,007)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    36,503 miles
    Test number
    271664467113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    30,496 miles
    Test number
    213238466155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V47 HFA

Does V47 HFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V47 HFA is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V47 HFA?
The MOT on V47 HFA is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V47 HFA done?
V47 HFA was recorded at 84,859 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 2,741 miles a year.
Has V47 HFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V47 HFA has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V47 HFA 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 HFA find?
V47 HFA passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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