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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V48 GMOMOT history

V48 GMO is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 52,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

V48 GMO silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
52,165 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V48 GMO
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
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V48 GMO was last recorded at 52,165 miles on 11 May 2026, 161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,004 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
161 miles
Average per year
914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,165 miles
  • 2025 – 52,004 miles
  • 2024 – 51,605 miles
  • 2023 – 51,285 miles
  • 2022 – 51,176 miles
  • 2021 – 51,069 miles
  • 2019 – 50,649 miles
  • 2018 – 50,075 miles
  • 2017 – 49,221 miles
  • 2016 – 49,084 miles
  • 2015 – 48,182 miles
  • 2014 – 47,551 miles
  • 2013 – 46,931 miles
  • 2012 – 46,526 miles
  • 2010 – 45,977 miles
  • 2009 – 45,501 miles
  • 2008 – 44,439 miles
  • 2007 – 41,338 miles
  • 2006 – 37,771 miles
  • 2005 – 33,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,165 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,165 miles (+161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    52,165 miles
    Test number
    570860227315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass52,004 miles (+399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    52,004 miles
    Test number
    619286434951
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass51,605 miles (+320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    51,605 miles
    Test number
    895127637699
    • AdvisoryAll tyres over ten years of age
  4. Pass51,285 miles (+109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    51,285 miles
    Test number
    210682883400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass51,176 miles (+107)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    51,176 miles
    Test number
    399642888513
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. Pass51,069 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    51,069 miles
    Test number
    327050219180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,649 miles (+574)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,649 miles
    Test number
    528642217731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,075 miles (+854)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,075 miles
    Test number
    325573534197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,221 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    49,221 miles
    Test number
    243923277146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,084 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,084 miles
    Test number
    939974135907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,182 miles (+631)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,182 miles
    Test number
    559177525136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel cap thether missing
  12. Pass47,551 miles (+620)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    47,551 miles
    Test number
    237629024434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,931 miles (+405)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,931 miles
    Test number
    776730933148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,526 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,526 miles
    Test number
    266740412471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,520 miles (+543)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,520 miles
    Test number
    369773792070
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  16. Pass45,977 miles (+476)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    45,977 miles
    Test number
    333732680423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,501 miles (+1,062)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    45,501 miles
    Test number
    694930699207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,439 miles (+3,101)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    44,439 miles
    Test number
    702229868277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,338 miles (+3,567)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    41,338 miles
    Test number
    330644577234
    • 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)
    • NoteAdvise repair to o/s/r light lens
  20. Pass37,771 miles (+4,472)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,771 miles
    Test number
    940665886239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,299 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    33,299 miles
    Test number
    740603565211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V48 GMO

Does V48 GMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V48 GMO is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V48 GMO?
The MOT on V48 GMO is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V48 GMO done?
V48 GMO was recorded at 52,165 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 914 miles a year.
Has V48 GMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V48 GMO has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2012.
Has the mileage on V48 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 V48 GMO find?
V48 GMO passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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