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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

V50 GWSMOT history

V50 GWS is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 42,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

V50 GWS green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
42,059 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 GWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 GWS was last recorded at 42,059 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,831 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
228 miles
Average per year
962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 42,059 miles
  • 2024 – 41,831 miles
  • 2023 – 41,648 miles
  • 2022 – 41,490 miles
  • 2021 – 41,426 miles
  • 2020 – 41,314 miles
  • 2019 – 40,776 miles
  • 2018 – 39,823 miles
  • 2017 – 38,998 miles
  • 2016 – 38,075 miles
  • 2015 – 35,468 miles
  • 2014 – 33,756 miles
  • 2013 – 31,871 miles
  • 2012 – 30,976 miles
  • 2011 – 30,424 miles
  • 2009 – 27,799 miles
  • 2008 – 27,010 miles
  • 2007 – 25,214 miles
  • 2006 – 23,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,059 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,059 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    42,059 miles
    Test number
    558017494030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass41,831 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    41,831 miles
    Test number
    516122865361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass41,648 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    41,648 miles
    Test number
    319983775675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,490 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    41,490 miles
    Test number
    688135959831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,426 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    41,426 miles
    Test number
    223494271125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,314 miles (+538)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    41,314 miles
    Test number
    775829730574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,776 miles (+953)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    40,776 miles
    Test number
    965909845539
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipe slightly corroded around fixing clips (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  8. Pass39,823 miles (+825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    39,823 miles
    Test number
    132471504098
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear rusty please keep checked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear both inner flexy brake pipes corroded/rusty please keep checked
  9. Pass38,998 miles (+923)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    38,998 miles
    Test number
    775697056695
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both please keep checked (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes under arch around fixings to max limit please keep checked (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre inner side wall cut please keep checked
  10. Pass38,075 miles (+2,607)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    38,075 miles
    Test number
    562721138517
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes to flexys and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass35,468 miles (+1,712)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    35,468 miles
    Test number
    478053175189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass33,756 miles (+1,885)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    33,756 miles
    Test number
    306642614167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCoolant leak
  13. Pass31,871 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    31,871 miles
    Test number
    647132823101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail31,870 miles (+894)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,870 miles
    Test number
    267224013122
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
  15. Pass30,976 miles (+552)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    30,976 miles
    Test number
    676308412137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    30,424 miles
    Test number
    725797611151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,424 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,424 miles
    Test number
    765276811197
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    952709380061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,799 miles (+789)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    27,799 miles
    Test number
    552934309163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,010 miles (+1,796)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,010 miles
    Test number
    170258198081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,214 miles (+1,941)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    25,214 miles
    Test number
    200236317415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    23,273 miles
    Test number
    873759716166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V50 GWS

Does V50 GWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 GWS is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V50 GWS?
The MOT on V50 GWS is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 GWS done?
V50 GWS was recorded at 42,059 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 962 miles a year.
Has V50 GWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 GWS has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2013.
Has the mileage on V50 GWS 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 V50 GWS find?
V50 GWS passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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