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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V49 NFMMOT history

V49 NFM is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 68,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2025.

V49 NFM silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2026
Mileage
68,434 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V49 NFM
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 expired on 26 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V49 NFM was last recorded at 68,434 miles on 27 Jun 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,432 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,434 miles
  • 2024 – 68,174 miles
  • 2023 – 67,921 miles
  • 2022 – 67,692 miles
  • 2021 – 67,339 miles
  • 2020 – 64,583 miles
  • 2019 – 57,080 miles
  • 2018 – 44,719 miles
  • 2017 – 41,089 miles
  • 2016 – 40,170 miles
  • 2015 – 37,637 miles
  • 2014 – 34,807 miles
  • 2013 – 34,527 miles
  • 2012 – 33,969 miles
  • 2011 – 32,869 miles
  • 2009 – 31,662 miles
  • 2008 – 29,745 miles
  • 2007 – 26,856 miles
  • 2006 – 20,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,434 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,434 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    68,434 miles
    Test number
    833177735699
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail68,432 miles (+258)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,432 miles
    Test number
    820713157071
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass68,174 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    68,174 miles
    Test number
    225760720276
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail68,174 miles (+253)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,174 miles
    Test number
    206006160351
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass67,921 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    67,921 miles
    Test number
    216707802409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,692 miles (+353)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    67,692 miles
    Test number
    171973806277
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass67,339 miles (+2,756)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    67,339 miles
    Test number
    383576452119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,583 miles (+7,503)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,583 miles
    Test number
    428872836666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,080 miles (+12,361)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,080 miles
    Test number
    569096216992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass44,719 miles (+3,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    44,719 miles
    Test number
    734274684461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass41,089 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    41,089 miles
    Test number
    962560416913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,170 miles (+2,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,170 miles
    Test number
    111519541071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass37,637 miles (+2,830)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    37,637 miles
    Test number
    357515187419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,807 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    34,807 miles
    Test number
    325816694288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,527 miles (+558)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    34,527 miles
    Test number
    329689663198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,969 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,969 miles
    Test number
    109160282108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,869 miles (+1,207)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    32,869 miles
    Test number
    978025101030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,662 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,662 miles
    Test number
    300018049359
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass31,662 miles (+1,917)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    31,662 miles
    Test number
    491868949468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,745 miles (+2,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    29,745 miles
    Test number
    850232038391
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass26,856 miles (+6,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    26,856 miles
    Test number
    830192447341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass20,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    20,314 miles
    Test number
    432104216184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V49 NFM

Does V49 NFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V49 NFM expired on 26 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V49 NFM?
The MOT on V49 NFM expired on 26 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V49 NFM done?
V49 NFM was recorded at 68,434 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2025, an average of 2,509 miles a year.
Has V49 NFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V49 NFM has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on V49 NFM 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 V49 NFM find?
V49 NFM passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2025 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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