BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc
V51 FCCMOT history
V51 FCC is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 6 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 35,736 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 35,736 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 835 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V51 FCC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 6 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V51 FCC was last recorded at 35,736 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 35,695 miles · 30 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 41 miles
- Average per year
- 835 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 35,736 miles
- 2024 – 35,695 miles
- 2022 – 35,640 miles
- 2021 – 35,640 miles
- 2019 – 35,297 miles
- 2018 – 34,568 miles
- 2017 – 32,526 miles
- 2016 – 31,972 miles
- 2014 – 31,963 miles
- 2013 – 28,022 miles
- 2011 – 25,969 miles
- 2009 – 25,039 miles
- 2008 – 23,802 miles
- 2007 – 21,914 miles
- 2006 – 18,829 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass35,736 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2011
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2011
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in plastic clips x2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
20 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass35,736 miles (+41)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 35,736 miles
- Test number
- 894902087586
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass35,695 miles (+55)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 35,695 miles
- Test number
- 392211746669
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass35,640 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 35,640 miles
- Test number
- 832855191895
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly in plastic clips (1.1.11 (c))
Pass35,640 miles (+343)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 35,640 miles
- Test number
- 492208532180
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 in plastic clip (1.1.11 (c))
Pass35,297 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 35,297 miles
- Test number
- 813769539348
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in plastic clips x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Fail35,297 miles (+729)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,297 miles
- Test number
- 683824026849
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in plastic clips x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Pass34,568 miles (+2,042)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 34,568 miles
- Test number
- 250585457667
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 in plastic clips (1.1.11 (c))
Pass32,526 miles (+554)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 32,526 miles
- Test number
- 962230991357
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer side wall cracking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 steel brake pipes in plastic clips (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner and outer side wall cracking
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass31,972 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 31,972 miles
- Test number
- 960831550027
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail31,972 miles (+9)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,972 miles
- Test number
- 693077976282
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass31,963 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 31,963 miles
- Test number
- 465102264255
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail31,963 miles (+3,941)1 dangerous4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,963 miles
- Test number
- 147451064219
- DangerousNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass28,022 miles (+54)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 28,022 miles
- Test number
- 537173173210
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBrake pipe front to rear slightly corroded
Fail27,968 miles (+1,999)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,968 miles
- Test number
- 396586293184
- FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Pass25,969 miles (+5)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 25,969 miles
- Test number
- 537617161012
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/f and n/s/f brake discs slightly worn
- NoteO/s/r and n/s/r brake discs inner surfaces deteriorated slightly.
Fail25,964 miles (+925)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,964 miles
- Test number
- 945812851003
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- 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)
- NoteO/s/f and n/s/f brake disc outer surface slightly deteriorated
Pass25,039 miles (+1,237)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2010
- Odometer
- 25,039 miles
- Test number
- 542337149101
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass23,802 miles (+1,888)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2009
- Odometer
- 23,802 miles
- Test number
- 333134948190
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass21,914 miles (+3,085)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 21,914 miles
- Test number
- 823744817103
- 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)
Pass18,829 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 18,829 miles
- Test number
- 890783396087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V51 FCC
- Does V51 FCC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V51 FCC is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V51 FCC?
- The MOT on V51 FCC is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V51 FCC done?
- V51 FCC was recorded at 35,736 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 835 miles a year.
- Has V51 FCC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V51 FCC has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2019.
- Has the mileage on V51 FCC 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 V51 FCC find?
- V51 FCC passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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