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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V49 VOBMOT history

V49 VOB is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 77,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2025.

V49 VOB black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2026
Mileage
77,526 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V49 VOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V49 VOB was last recorded at 77,526 miles on 8 Aug 2025, 202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,324 miles · 2 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
202 miles
Average per year
2,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,526 miles
  • 2024 – 77,324 miles
  • 2023 – 76,849 miles
  • 2022 – 76,013 miles
  • 2021 – 73,359 miles
  • 2020 – 70,348 miles
  • 2019 – 66,788 miles
  • 2018 – 62,441 miles
  • 2017 – 60,947 miles
  • 2016 – 59,050 miles
  • 2015 – 58,580 miles
  • 2014 – 57,034 miles
  • 2013 – 54,570 miles
  • 2012 – 51,533 miles
  • 2011 – 49,566 miles
  • 2010 – 46,644 miles
  • 2009 – 44,260 miles
  • 2008 – 37,546 miles
  • 2007 – 26,959 miles
  • 2006 – 20,250 miles
  • 2005 – 18,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,526 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,526 miles (+202)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    77,526 miles
    Test number
    139002871960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass77,324 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    77,324 miles
    Test number
    890971891006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail77,324 miles (+475)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,324 miles
    Test number
    786392437421
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass76,849 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    76,849 miles
    Test number
    750848442666
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail76,849 miles (+836)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,849 miles
    Test number
    153078843546
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass76,013 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    76,013 miles
    Test number
    456971348708
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail76,012 miles (+2,653)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,012 miles
    Test number
    717279177918
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,359 miles (+3,011)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    73,359 miles
    Test number
    309677903958
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp aim slightly high n/s. adjuster worn
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on front of engine

  9. Pass70,348 miles (+3,560)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,348 miles
    Test number
    979778602889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass66,788 miles (+4,347)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,788 miles
    Test number
    713523468117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass62,441 miles (+1,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    62,441 miles
    Test number
    105822590769
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass60,947 miles (+1,897)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    60,947 miles
    Test number
    749043746954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass59,050 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,050 miles
    Test number
    187869127458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail59,050 miles (+470)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,050 miles
    Test number
    358397004007
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass58,580 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,580 miles
    Test number
    358306995116
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres deteriorated

  16. Fail58,580 miles (+1,546)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,580 miles
    Test number
    469476695156
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres deteriorated

  17. Pass57,034 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,034 miles
    Test number
    966423244198
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail57,034 miles (+2,464)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,034 miles
    Test number
    876423944180
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass54,570 miles (+3,037)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    54,570 miles
    Test number
    899179893160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass51,533 miles (+1,967)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,533 miles
    Test number
    166259792175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    49,566 miles
    Test number
    669150601211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,566 miles (+2,922)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,566 miles
    Test number
    696370101267
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass46,644 miles (+2,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,644 miles
    Test number
    162890300292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  24. Pass44,260 miles (+6,714)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    44,260 miles
    Test number
    773469329295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,546 miles (+10,587)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    37,546 miles
    Test number
    361358038357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,959 miles (+6,709)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    26,959 miles
    Test number
    824926917305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,250 miles (+1,683)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    20,250 miles
    Test number
    414587016479
    • NoteBattery insecure

  28. Pass18,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    18,567 miles
    Test number
    280619495222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V49 VOB

Does V49 VOB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V49 VOB expired on 1 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V49 VOB?
The MOT on V49 VOB expired on 1 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V49 VOB done?
V49 VOB was recorded at 77,526 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2025, an average of 2,980 miles a year.
Has V49 VOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V49 VOB has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V49 VOB 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 VOB find?
V49 VOB passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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