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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V5 PVWMOT history

V5 PVW is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 8 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 40,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

V5 PVW silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
40,219 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 PVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 PVW was last recorded at 40,219 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 90 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,129 miles · 26 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
90 miles
Average per year
602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,219 miles
  • 2024 – 40,129 miles
  • 2023 – 39,946 miles
  • 2022 – 39,494 miles
  • 2021 – 38,976 miles
  • 2020 – 38,567 miles
  • 2019 – 38,433 miles
  • 2018 – 38,204 miles
  • 2017 – 38,033 miles
  • 2016 – 37,719 miles
  • 2015 – 37,414 miles
  • 2014 – 37,100 miles
  • 2013 – 36,717 miles
  • 2012 – 36,052 miles
  • 2011 – 35,734 miles
  • 2010 – 33,057 miles
  • 2009 – 31,062 miles
  • 2008 – 29,149 miles
  • 2007 – 28,729 miles
  • 2006 – 28,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,219 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded,some covered in grease

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,219 miles (+90)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    40,219 miles
    Test number
    843025841416
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded,some covered in grease

  2. Pass40,129 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    40,129 miles
    Test number
    601764946326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail40,126 miles (+180)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,126 miles
    Test number
    422026416999
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass39,946 miles (+452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    39,946 miles
    Test number
    777249565172
    • AdvisorySills corroded

  5. Pass39,494 miles (+518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    39,494 miles
    Test number
    544031062348
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded

  6. Pass38,976 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    38,976 miles
    Test number
    937779564805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,567 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    38,567 miles
    Test number
    970088354958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,433 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    38,433 miles
    Test number
    829102753797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,204 miles (+171)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    38,204 miles
    Test number
    156749400123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass38,033 miles (+314)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    38,033 miles
    Test number
    225297105122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,719 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,719 miles
    Test number
    940614029825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,414 miles (+314)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    37,414 miles
    Test number
    211604689090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,100 miles (+383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,100 miles
    Test number
    667115344232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass36,717 miles (+665)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    36,717 miles
    Test number
    398755333493
    • NoteN/s/f drop link cover split slightly

  15. Pass36,052 miles (+318)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    36,052 miles
    Test number
    395544722441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,734 miles (+2,677)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,734 miles
    Test number
    789879431297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    33,057 miles
    Test number
    710524110230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,057 miles (+1,995)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,057 miles
    Test number
    661624710296
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass31,062 miles (+1,913)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    31,062 miles
    Test number
    123406469199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    29,149 miles
    Test number
    102735758130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,149 miles (+420)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,149 miles
    Test number
    252514658105
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass28,729 miles (+495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    28,729 miles
    Test number
    880170557199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass28,234 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    28,234 miles
    Test number
    401435326130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V5 PVW

Does V5 PVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 PVW is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 PVW?
The MOT on V5 PVW is valid until 1 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 PVW done?
V5 PVW was recorded at 40,219 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 602 miles a year.
Has V5 PVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 PVW has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on V5 PVW 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 PVW find?
V5 PVW passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipes corroded,some covered in grease.

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