BMW Z3
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc
V61 DMEMOT history
V61 DME is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 137,634 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 137,634 mi
- At MOT on 16 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,523 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V61 DME
- 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
- 1 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Dec 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
V61 DME was last recorded at 137,634 miles on 16 Dec 2021, 628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2020.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Oct 2012: 11,032 miles, lower than 98,391 miles on 20 Oct 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 137,006 miles · 21 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 628 miles
- Average per year
- 4,523 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 137,634 miles
- 2020 – 137,006 miles
- 2019 – 135,838 miles
- 2017 – 135,765 miles
- 2016 – 135,575 miles
- 2015 – 132,619 miles
- 2014 – 126,383 miles
- 2013 – 119,180 miles
- 2012 – 110,472 miles
- 2011 – 98,391 miles
- 2010 – 87,123 miles
- 2009 – 80,332 miles
- 2008 – 76,969 miles
- 2007 – 72,879 miles
- 2006 – 69,141 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,634 miles
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Minor surface corrosion to both inner sills
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,634 miles (+628)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 137,634 miles
- Test number
- 936963472214
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass137,006 miles (+327)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 137,006 miles
- Test number
- 378400714312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,679 miles (+841)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 136,679 miles
- Test number
- 428338412780
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,838 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 135,838 miles
- Test number
- 588852634122
- AdvisoryMinor surface corrosion to both inner sills
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Fail135,836 miles (+71)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,836 miles
- Test number
- 968400577444
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryMinor surface corrosion to both inner sills
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass135,765 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 135,765 miles
- Test number
- 289579053525
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust box (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Axle beam modified but not seriously weakened Both rear. (2.4.A.2)
Fail135,765 miles (+190)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,765 miles
- Test number
- 694245599999
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust box (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Axle beam modified but not seriously weakened Both rear. (2.4.A.2)
Pass135,575 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 135,575 miles
- Test number
- 986926857903
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,566 miles (+2,947)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,566 miles
- Test number
- 535140725604
- FailureCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipes borderline pass (3.6.B.2c)
Pass132,619 miles (+6,236)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 132,619 miles
- Test number
- 845172168408
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass126,383 miles (+75)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 126,383 miles
- Test number
- 459766884203
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail126,308 miles (+7,128)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,308 miles
- Test number
- 907322984217
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass119,180 miles (+97)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 119,180 miles
- Test number
- 266332103301
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Fail119,083 miles (+8,611)3 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,083 miles
- Test number
- 328578793260
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass110,472 miles (+99,440)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 110,472 miles
- Test number
- 538698002373
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail11,032 miles (-87,359)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,032 miles
- Test number
- 898073702394
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass98,391 miles (+11,268)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 98,391 miles
- Test number
- 859083491223
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth rear tyres on legal limit on inner edge
- NoteOffside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
Pass87,123 miles (+6,791)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 87,123 miles
- Test number
- 101561300362
- NoteBoth rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
Fail80,332 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,332 miles
- Test number
- 204670309373
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass80,332 miles (+3,363)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 80,332 miles
- Test number
- 470730209440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,969 miles (+4,090)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 76,969 miles
- Test number
- 943463908341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,879 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 72,879 miles
- Test number
- 913697607347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,879 miles (+3,738)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,879 miles
- Test number
- 352397307328
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass69,141 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 69,141 miles
- Test number
- 612251806313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,141 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,141 miles
- Test number
- 500428996210
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Questions about V61 DME
- Does V61 DME currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V61 DME expired on 3 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V61 DME?
- The MOT on V61 DME expired on 3 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V61 DME done?
- V61 DME was recorded at 137,634 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2021, an average of 4,523 miles a year.
- Has V61 DME ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V61 DME has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2019.
- Has the mileage on V61 DME ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V61 DME find?
- V61 DME passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2021 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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