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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V54 FBJMOT history

V54 FBJ is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 16 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 71,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

V54 FBJ red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
71,302 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V54 FBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V54 FBJ was last recorded at 71,302 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,998 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
304 miles
Average per year
2,456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,302 miles
  • 2024 – 70,998 miles
  • 2023 – 70,533 miles
  • 2022 – 69,822 miles
  • 2021 – 67,835 miles
  • 2020 – 65,684 miles
  • 2019 – 62,829 miles
  • 2018 – 60,681 miles
  • 2017 – 57,538 miles
  • 2016 – 53,792 miles
  • 2015 – 50,239 miles
  • 2014 – 47,355 miles
  • 2013 – 44,561 miles
  • 2012 – 42,010 miles
  • 2011 – 39,088 miles
  • 2010 – 36,211 miles
  • 2009 – 33,274 miles
  • 2008 – 29,974 miles
  • 2007 – 26,886 miles
  • 2006 – 24,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,302 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.

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,302 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    71,302 miles
    Test number
    711215514331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,998 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    70,998 miles
    Test number
    622946763267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,533 miles (+711)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    70,533 miles
    Test number
    862601701207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,822 miles (+1,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    69,822 miles
    Test number
    605196084834
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass67,835 miles (+2,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,835 miles
    Test number
    622503843634
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass65,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,684 miles
    Test number
    329054511969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail65,684 miles (+2,855)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,684 miles
    Test number
    126439501885
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass62,829 miles (+2,148)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    62,829 miles
    Test number
    218552597107
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with oil (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underneath of vehicle covered with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  9. Pass60,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    60,681 miles
    Test number
    930056575888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,681 miles (+3,143)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,681 miles
    Test number
    331994107469
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass57,538 miles (+3,746)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    57,538 miles
    Test number
    901916429074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,792 miles (+3,553)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,792 miles
    Test number
    197589278925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,239 miles (+2,884)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    50,239 miles
    Test number
    949565859239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,355 miles (+16)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    47,355 miles
    Test number
    716869604379
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine Warning Light On

  15. Fail47,339 miles (+2,778)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,339 miles
    Test number
    776432904332
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine warning light on

  16. Pass44,561 miles (+2,551)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,561 miles
    Test number
    755057793275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,010 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    42,010 miles
    Test number
    518345002381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust braket craked, system still fully supported.

  18. Fail42,010 miles (+2,922)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,010 miles
    Test number
    385034802331
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust braket craked, system still fully supported.

  19. Pass39,088 miles (+2,877)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    39,088 miles
    Test number
    919096001384
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass36,211 miles (+2,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,211 miles
    Test number
    124293860296
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  21. Fail33,274 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,274 miles
    Test number
    444301069210
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  22. Pass33,274 miles (+3,300)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,274 miles
    Test number
    720241669263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,974 miles (+3,088)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,974 miles
    Test number
    104979068217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,886 miles (+2,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,886 miles
    Test number
    990501877262
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass24,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    24,354 miles
    Test number
    333798066470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V54 FBJ

Does V54 FBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V54 FBJ is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V54 FBJ?
The MOT on V54 FBJ is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V54 FBJ done?
V54 FBJ was recorded at 71,302 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 2,456 miles a year.
Has V54 FBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V54 FBJ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on V54 FBJ 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 V54 FBJ find?
V54 FBJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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