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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V57 DYWMOT history

V57 DYW is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 100,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

V57 DYW silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
100,629 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V57 DYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V57 DYW was last recorded at 100,629 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,344 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
285 miles
Average per year
2,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,629 miles
  • 2025 – 100,344 miles
  • 2024 – 99,209 miles
  • 2023 – 97,836 miles
  • 2022 – 96,167 miles
  • 2021 – 94,223 miles
  • 2020 – 91,590 miles
  • 2019 – 88,246 miles
  • 2011 – 85,599 miles
  • 2010 – 81,935 miles
  • 2008 – 75,868 miles
  • 2007 – 63,497 miles
  • 2006 – 55,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,629 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose casing broken (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion on both front shock absorber casings.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Fuel cap seal cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,629 miles (+285)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    100,629 miles
    Test number
    752340498116
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose casing broken (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion on both front shock absorber casings.
  2. Pass100,344 miles (+1,135)3 minor21 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    100,344 miles
    Test number
    591737996370
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi joints (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bump stops deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end links both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to powered steering pipes
    • AdvisoryFan belt cracking
    • AdvisoryReduced output os washer jet
    • AdvisoryTrack rod ends corroded
  3. Pass99,209 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    99,209 miles
    Test number
    339767923533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail99,205 miles (+1,369)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,205 miles
    Test number
    723133714227
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  5. Pass97,836 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    97,836 miles
    Test number
    784490599094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,780 miles (+1,613)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,780 miles
    Test number
    921476335910
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass96,167 miles (+1,944)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    96,167 miles
    Test number
    170488457743
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass94,223 miles (+2,633)20 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    94,223 miles
    Test number
    509164136261
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFan belt cracking
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryReduced output o/s/f washer jet
  9. Pass91,590 miles (+3,344)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    91,590 miles
    Test number
    353984311478
    • AdvisoryFan belts cracking
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank cap seal perishimg
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWasher system leaking o/s/f
  10. Pass88,246 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    88,246 miles
    Test number
    571707514355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail88,245 miles (+2,646)4 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,245 miles
    Test number
    716836729777
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNoise from front wheels when rotated possible wheel bearing/ brake disc noise
  12. Pass85,599 miles (+3,664)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    85,599 miles
    Test number
    689661261070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  13. Pass81,935 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    81,935 miles
    Test number
    102228200483
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  14. Fail81,935 miles (+6,067)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,935 miles
    Test number
    162368200406
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  15. Pass75,868 miles (+12,371)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    75,868 miles
    Test number
    712734408387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,497 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,497 miles
    Test number
    460875007377
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
  17. Pass63,497 miles (+7,879)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    63,497 miles
    Test number
    871805607370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    55,618 miles
    Test number
    651223716313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V57 DYW

Does V57 DYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V57 DYW is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V57 DYW?
The MOT on V57 DYW is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V57 DYW done?
V57 DYW was recorded at 100,629 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 2,316 miles a year.
Has V57 DYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V57 DYW has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on V57 DYW 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 DYW find?
V57 DYW passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly loose casing broken; front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed; general surface corrosion on both front shock absorber casings..

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