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BMW Z3

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V5 SMMMOT history

V5 SMM is a grey petrol BMW Z3 first used on 23 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 140,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

V5 SMM grey BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
140,605 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,272 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 SMM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 SMM was last recorded at 140,605 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 3,051 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,554 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,051 miles
Average per year
5,272 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,605 miles
  • 2024 – 137,554 miles
  • 2023 – 135,103 miles
  • 2022 – 132,878 miles
  • 2021 – 130,668 miles
  • 2020 – 129,017 miles
  • 2019 – 125,687 miles
  • 2018 – 121,295 miles
  • 2017 – 115,709 miles
  • 2016 – 111,362 miles
  • 2015 – 107,541 miles
  • 2014 – 101,054 miles
  • 2013 – 91,973 miles
  • 2012 – 80,574 miles
  • 2011 – 68,806 miles
  • 2010 – 62,179 miles
  • 2009 – 57,347 miles
  • 2008 – 52,474 miles
  • 2007 – 45,888 miles
  • 2006 – 40,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,605 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,605 miles (+3,051)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    140,605 miles
    Test number
    146924649270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass137,554 miles (+2,451)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    137,554 miles
    Test number
    383672491647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outer sill cover corrded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outer sill cover corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r outer sill cover corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r outer sill cover corroded

  3. Pass135,103 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    135,103 miles
    Test number
    604290964569
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer SILL SECTION CORRODED BUT NOT STRUCTURAL
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer SILL CORRODED BUT NOT STRUCTURAL
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail135,102 miles (+2,224)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,102 miles
    Test number
    919360625836
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer SILL SECTION CORRODED BUT NOT STRUCTURAL
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer SILL CORRODED BUT NOT STRUCTURAL
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass132,878 miles (+2,210)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    132,878 miles
    Test number
    103779429035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass130,668 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    130,668 miles
    Test number
    811213598868
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail130,666 miles (+1,649)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,666 miles
    Test number
    158902784857
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass129,017 miles (+3,330)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    129,017 miles
    Test number
    253881205378
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass125,687 miles (+4,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,687 miles
    Test number
    435354836531
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass121,295 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    121,295 miles
    Test number
    676319535982
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail121,295 miles (+5,586)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,295 miles
    Test number
    432673111932
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass115,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    115,709 miles
    Test number
    963441601167
    • AdvisoryOsr metal brake pipe starting to corrode

  13. Fail115,709 miles (+4,347)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,709 miles
    Test number
    702110700651
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOsr metal brake pipe starting to corrode

  14. Pass111,362 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    111,362 miles
    Test number
    992211246187
    • AdvisoryFront tyres getting low and wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySlight play O/S/F inner rack end
    • AdvisoryUnderside components, brake pipes and outer sills corroded

  15. Fail111,360 miles (+3,819)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,360 miles
    Test number
    142057006281
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres getting low and wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySlight play O/S/F inner rack end
    • AdvisoryUnderside components, brake pipes and outer sills corroded

  16. Pass107,541 miles (+6,487)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    107,541 miles
    Test number
    456727884177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower arm rear bush has slight play

  17. Pass101,054 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    101,054 miles
    Test number
    507315234338
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail101,052 miles (+9,079)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,052 miles
    Test number
    106385034378
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass91,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    91,973 miles
    Test number
    697643833315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail91,973 miles (+11,399)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,973 miles
    Test number
    498903033360
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass80,574 miles (+11,768)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    80,574 miles
    Test number
    499984032446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,806 miles (+6,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    68,806 miles
    Test number
    769036031399
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass62,179 miles (+4,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    62,179 miles
    Test number
    864683130375
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass57,347 miles (+4,873)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,347 miles
    Test number
    310416939390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass52,474 miles (+6,586)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    52,474 miles
    Test number
    200483338395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,888 miles (+5,611)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    45,888 miles
    Test number
    600807137396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    40,277 miles
    Test number
    460668726432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 SMM

Does V5 SMM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 SMM is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V5 SMM?
The MOT on V5 SMM is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 SMM done?
V5 SMM was recorded at 140,605 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 5,272 miles a year.
Has V5 SMM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 SMM has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on V5 SMM 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 SMM find?
V5 SMM passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge, and 4 more.

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