BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc
V57 DPLMOT history
V57 DPL is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 82,929 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 82,929 mi
- At MOT on 16 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,918 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V57 DPL
- 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
- 1 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V57 DPL was last recorded at 82,929 miles on 16 Aug 2025, 15,881 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 67,048 miles · 19 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 15,881 miles
- Average per year
- 2,918 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 82,929 miles
- 2024 – 67,048 miles
- 2020 – 66,897 miles
- 2018 – 66,757 miles
- 2017 – 66,272 miles
- 2016 – 65,642 miles
- 2015 – 65,044 miles
- 2014 – 64,330 miles
- 2013 – 63,607 miles
- 2012 – 60,048 miles
- 2011 – 56,687 miles
- 2010 – 51,674 miles
- 2009 – 46,673 miles
- 2008 – 41,642 miles
- 2007 – 36,517 miles
- 2006 – 30,833 miles
- 2005 – 24,652 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,929 miles
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryCover sills shieldsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRusty undersideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 26 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,929 miles (+15,881)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 82,929 miles
- Test number
- 459096067169
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryCover sills shields
- AdvisoryRusty underside
Pass67,048 miles (+151)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 67,048 miles
- Test number
- 656013343847
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryCover sills shields
- AdvisoryRusty underside
Pass66,897 miles (+140)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 66,897 miles
- Test number
- 130088689463
- AdvisoryNearside and offside rear anti roll bar link bushes are perished
- AdvisoryOffside front wishbone outer ball joint/bush cage is deteriorated
Pass66,757 miles (+485)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 66,757 miles
- Test number
- 824313914447
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight chip in windscreen
Pass66,272 miles (+17)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 66,272 miles
- Test number
- 516674040719
- AdvisorySlight play in bottom arm bushes
- AdvisoryWindscreen stone chip
Fail66,255 miles (+613)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,255 miles
- Test number
- 628348446683
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass65,642 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 65,642 miles
- Test number
- 350866899976
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail65,642 miles (+598)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,642 miles
- Test number
- 431917657478
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass65,044 miles (+714)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 65,044 miles
- Test number
- 760082996443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,330 miles (+723)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 64,330 miles
- Test number
- 785048354286
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass63,607 miles (+3,559)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 63,607 miles
- Test number
- 328770643219
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront tyres 3mm tread remaining, legal limit 1.6mm
Pass60,048 miles (+3,361)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 60,048 miles
- Test number
- 158622242286
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,687 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 56,687 miles
- Test number
- 107745241285
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail56,687 miles (+5,013)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,687 miles
- Test number
- 939565741289
- Repaired at testFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,674 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 51,674 miles
- Test number
- 464722730296
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail51,674 miles (+5,001)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,674 miles
- Test number
- 840692730256
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass46,673 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 46,673 miles
- Test number
- 451970249210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,673 miles (+5,031)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,673 miles
- Test number
- 181860549235
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
Pass41,642 miles (+5,125)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 41,642 miles
- Test number
- 350151548428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,517 miles (+5,684)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 36,517 miles
- Test number
- 272307247257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,833 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 30,833 miles
- Test number
- 203042646234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,808 miles (+6,156)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,808 miles
- Test number
- 361171646481
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass24,652 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 24,652 miles
- Test number
- 824998535278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V57 DPL
- Does V57 DPL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V57 DPL expired on 18 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V57 DPL?
- The MOT on V57 DPL expired on 18 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V57 DPL done?
- V57 DPL was recorded at 82,929 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2025, an average of 2,918 miles a year.
- Has V57 DPL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V57 DPL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2017.
- Has the mileage on V57 DPL 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 V57 DPL find?
- V57 DPL passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate; cover sills shields; rusty underside.
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