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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

V59 FSMMOT history

V59 FSM is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 17 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 84,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2024.

V59 FSM silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2025
Mileage
84,622 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V59 FSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V59 FSM was last recorded at 84,622 miles on 3 Jun 2024, 71 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,551 miles · 2 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
71 miles
Average per year
2,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 84,622 miles
  • 2022 – 84,551 miles
  • 2020 – 84,484 miles
  • 2017 – 84,331 miles
  • 2015 – 80,682 miles
  • 2013 – 77,114 miles
  • 2012 – 75,458 miles
  • 2011 – 68,059 miles
  • 2010 – 63,818 miles
  • 2009 – 57,453 miles
  • 2008 – 44,731 miles
  • 2007 – 34,653 miles
  • 2006 – 31,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,622 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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,622 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    84,622 miles
    Test number
    465668909995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,551 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    84,551 miles
    Test number
    175731402365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,484 miles (+153)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,484 miles
    Test number
    844525877019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted not able to check certain items

  4. Pass84,331 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,331 miles
    Test number
    867173620790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail84,330 miles (+3,648)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,330 miles
    Test number
    705546812138
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass80,682 miles (+2,268)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    80,682 miles
    Test number
    499610924417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,414 miles (+8)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,414 miles
    Test number
    485756755006
    • 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)
    • NoteAdvise tracking
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

  8. Fail78,406 miles (+1,292)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,406 miles
    Test number
    586405355054
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteAdvise tracking
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

  9. Pass77,114 miles (+1,656)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,114 miles
    Test number
    655424423353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

  10. Pass75,458 miles (+7,399)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,458 miles
    Test number
    809198022364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,059 miles (+64)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    68,059 miles
    Test number
    457675521314
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/ steering rack
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/ steering rack

  12. Fail67,995 miles (+4,177)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,995 miles
    Test number
    976189711391
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/ steering rack
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/ steering rack

  13. Pass63,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    63,818 miles
    Test number
    292204430370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,818 miles (+6,365)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,818 miles
    Test number
    912663130353
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail57,453 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,453 miles
    Test number
    122493069372
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

  16. Pass57,453 miles (+4,758)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,453 miles
    Test number
    242423569311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,695 miles (+7,964)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    52,695 miles
    Test number
    894076239035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,731 miles (+10,078)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    44,731 miles
    Test number
    873405728051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,653 miles (+2,702)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    34,653 miles
    Test number
    484054047004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    31,951 miles
    Test number
    513661116105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V59 FSM

Does V59 FSM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V59 FSM expired on 2 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V59 FSM?
The MOT on V59 FSM expired on 2 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V59 FSM done?
V59 FSM was recorded at 84,622 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2024, an average of 2,907 miles a year.
Has V59 FSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V59 FSM has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on V59 FSM 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 V59 FSM find?
V59 FSM passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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