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BMW Z3

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V54 MGNMOT history

V54 MGN is a grey petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2023 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 86,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2022.

V54 MGN grey BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2023
Mileage
86,491 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2022
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V54 MGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V54 MGN was last recorded at 86,491 miles on 15 Apr 2022, 388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Nov 2019: 58,765 miles, lower than 85,743 miles on 24 Oct 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,103 miles · 16 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
388 miles
Average per year
1,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 86,491 miles
  • 2020 – 86,103 miles
  • 2019 – 58,765 miles
  • 2018 – 84,607 miles
  • 2017 – 84,321 miles
  • 2016 – 84,256 miles
  • 2015 – 84,197 miles
  • 2014 – 83,980 miles
  • 2013 – 79,821 miles
  • 2012 – 79,819 miles
  • 2011 – 77,360 miles
  • 2010 – 76,799 miles
  • 2009 – 70,723 miles
  • 2008 – 70,712 miles
  • 2006 – 69,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,491 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass86,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    86,491 miles
    Test number
    238815322639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,491 miles (+388)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,491 miles
    Test number
    848011885928
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass86,103 miles (+27,338)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,103 miles
    Test number
    732195139419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,765 miles (-26,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,765 miles
    Test number
    134485404663
    • 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))

  5. Fail85,743 miles (+1,136)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,743 miles
    Test number
    244632372263
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking deep enough to reach ply or cords, also has cuts and slightly flaking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Front bumper slight damage
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface rust and suspension and breaking components and prescribe area

  6. Pass84,607 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    84,607 miles
    Test number
    361473236005
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail84,604 miles (+11)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,604 miles
    Test number
    121063021653
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail84,593 miles (+118)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,593 miles
    Test number
    138103159009
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriating
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front lower arm bushes

  9. Fail84,475 miles (+154)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,475 miles
    Test number
    400525322162
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit HAS CRACKS (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front WIPER BLADE DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass84,321 miles (+65)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,321 miles
    Test number
    633936434227
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass84,256 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    84,256 miles
    Test number
    678751817336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded

  12. Pass84,197 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    84,197 miles
    Test number
    569295145086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front lower arm bushes worn
    • NoteSlight pitting to both rear brake discs

  13. Fail84,197 miles (+217)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,197 miles
    Test number
    258975945080
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front lower arm bushes worn
    • NoteSlight pitting to both rear brake discs

  14. Pass83,980 miles (+4,159)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    83,980 miles
    Test number
    167989304003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,821 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    79,821 miles
    Test number
    189481513415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,819 miles (+2,459)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,819 miles
    Test number
    695291032311
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass77,360 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    77,360 miles
    Test number
    257821101337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,329 miles (+530)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,329 miles
    Test number
    309981291204
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  19. Pass76,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    76,799 miles
    Test number
    590627730283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail76,799 miles (+29)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,799 miles
    Test number
    813229420209
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  21. Fail76,770 miles (+6,047)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,770 miles
    Test number
    423299410231
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall damaged due to under inflaition(infacing)
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread low at edges

  22. Pass70,723 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    70,723 miles
    Test number
    942318199141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,712 miles (+854)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    70,712 miles
    Test number
    623393878010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,858 miles (+11)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    69,858 miles
    Test number
    641325796067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edges
    • NoteStone chips windscreen

  25. Fail69,847 miles3 failures3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,847 miles
    Test number
    223783186064
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about V54 MGN

Does V54 MGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V54 MGN expired on 14 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V54 MGN?
The MOT on V54 MGN expired on 14 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V54 MGN done?
V54 MGN was recorded at 86,491 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2022, an average of 1,036 miles a year.
Has V54 MGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V54 MGN has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on V54 MGN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Nov 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V54 MGN find?
V54 MGN passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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