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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V5 NEVMOT history

V5 NEV is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 21 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 107,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

V5 NEV silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
107,876 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 NEV
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
21 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 NEV was last recorded at 107,876 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 613 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,263 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
613 miles
Average per year
1,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,876 miles
  • 2025 – 107,263 miles
  • 2024 – 106,406 miles
  • 2023 – 105,734 miles
  • 2022 – 104,787 miles
  • 2021 – 104,235 miles
  • 2020 – 103,799 miles
  • 2019 – 103,067 miles
  • 2018 – 101,878 miles
  • 2017 – 100,430 miles
  • 2016 – 98,989 miles
  • 2015 – 97,675 miles
  • 2013 – 95,429 miles
  • 2012 – 93,946 miles
  • 2011 – 92,112 miles
  • 2010 – 88,166 miles
  • 2009 – 84,929 miles
  • 2008 – 82,824 miles
  • 2007 – 80,694 miles
  • 2006 – 73,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,876 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnder vehicle undersealed

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Hub and shocker corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,876 miles (+613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    107,876 miles
    Test number
    440296759910
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle undersealed

  2. Pass107,263 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    107,263 miles
    Test number
    728796039968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail107,215 miles (+809)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,215 miles
    Test number
    173481270032
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  4. Pass106,406 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    106,406 miles
    Test number
    315745230413
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub and shocker corroded

  5. Fail106,399 miles (+665)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,399 miles
    Test number
    511648321993
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub and shocker corroded

  6. Pass105,734 miles (+947)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    105,734 miles
    Test number
    246384619397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,787 miles (+552)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    104,787 miles
    Test number
    194854846849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,235 miles (+436)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    104,235 miles
    Test number
    230745829745
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass103,799 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    103,799 miles
    Test number
    483956115587
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail103,796 miles (+729)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,796 miles
    Test number
    162000224678
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass103,067 miles (+1,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    103,067 miles
    Test number
    147853860192
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass101,878 miles (+1,448)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    101,878 miles
    Test number
    560403896379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPad light on all pads look above 1.5mm

  13. Pass100,430 miles (+1,441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    100,430 miles
    Test number
    780725255056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass98,989 miles (+1,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    98,989 miles
    Test number
    413588178331
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass97,675 miles (+2,246)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    97,675 miles
    Test number
    777190445035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,429 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    95,429 miles
    Test number
    309513253249
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCENTRE EXHAUST BOX SLIGHTLY SCABBY

  17. Fail95,428 miles (+1,482)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,428 miles
    Test number
    249209643225
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCENTRE EXHAUST BOX SLIGHTLY SCABBY

  18. Pass93,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    93,946 miles
    Test number
    297200652250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,946 miles (+1,834)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,946 miles
    Test number
    395840852473
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass92,112 miles (+3,946)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    92,112 miles
    Test number
    408065551204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

  21. Pass88,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    88,166 miles
    Test number
    541232410282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail88,143 miles (+3,214)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,143 miles
    Test number
    480372910206
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass84,929 miles (+2,105)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    84,929 miles
    Test number
    153402029259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass82,824 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    82,824 miles
    Test number
    171522118259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteWater pump bearings worn

  25. Fail82,824 miles (+2,130)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,824 miles
    Test number
    990692618279
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteWater pump bearings worn

  26. Pass80,694 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    80,694 miles
    Test number
    161878707269
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  27. Fail80,694 miles (+7,211)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,694 miles
    Test number
    992878907227
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad warning lamp on

  28. Pass73,483 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    73,483 miles
    Test number
    522289336019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about V5 NEV

Does V5 NEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 NEV is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 NEV?
The MOT on V5 NEV is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 NEV done?
V5 NEV was recorded at 107,876 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 1,703 miles a year.
Has V5 NEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 NEV has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V5 NEV 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 V5 NEV find?
V5 NEV passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; under vehicle undersealed.

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