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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V61 FLJMOT history

V61 FLJ is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 15 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 128,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2022.

V61 FLJ black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2023
Mileage
128,424 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V61 FLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V61 FLJ was last recorded at 128,424 miles on 12 Sept 2022, 3,618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,806 miles · 27 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
3,618 miles
Average per year
3,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 128,424 miles
  • 2021 – 124,806 miles
  • 2020 – 124,426 miles
  • 2019 – 124,057 miles
  • 2018 – 123,678 miles
  • 2017 – 123,148 miles
  • 2016 – 123,070 miles
  • 2015 – 123,051 miles
  • 2014 – 118,470 miles
  • 2013 – 112,247 miles
  • 2011 – 107,206 miles
  • 2010 – 87,900 miles
  • 2009 – 84,307 miles
  • 2008 – 78,552 miles
  • 2007 – 71,380 miles
  • 2006 – 71,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,424 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 parking brake becoming lazy

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Reverse lamps not working, registered before 01st Sept 2009

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Lower front power steering pipe corroding

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,424 miles (+3,618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    128,424 miles
    Test number
    526844490684
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass124,806 miles (+13)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    124,806 miles
    Test number
    351368969024
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryLower front power steering pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake becoming lazy
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake cable sleeve deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror unit damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing out on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamps not working, registered before 01st Sept 2009
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion outer sills, plastic covers fitted impairing full view

  3. Fail124,793 miles (+367)5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,793 miles
    Test number
    139348001153
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cord exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower front power steering pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake becoming lazy
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake cable sleeve deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing out on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamps not working, registered before 01st Sept 2009
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion outer sills, plastic covers fitted impairing full view

  4. Pass124,426 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    124,426 miles
    Test number
    627238811712
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both, cord not exposed yet (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower front power steering pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake becoming lazy
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps not working, registered before 01st Sept 2009

  5. Fail124,426 miles (+369)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,426 miles
    Test number
    826034374072
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both, cord not exposed yet (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower front power steering pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake becoming lazy
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps not working, registered before 01st Sept 2009

  6. Pass124,057 miles (+379)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    124,057 miles
    Test number
    118232512081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake becoming lazy
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps not working, registered before 01st Sept 2009

  7. Pass123,678 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    123,678 miles
    Test number
    870872482127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake becoming lazy
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps not working, registered before 01st sept 2009

  8. Fail123,678 miles (+530)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,678 miles
    Test number
    778360712649
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake becoming lazy
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps not working, registered before 01st sept 2009

  9. Pass123,148 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    123,148 miles
    Test number
    944561923685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,070 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    123,070 miles
    Test number
    157668246566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass123,051 miles (+4,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    123,051 miles
    Test number
    189458975495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass118,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    118,470 miles
    Test number
    409690214007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail118,470 miles (+6,223)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,470 miles
    Test number
    329059704045
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass112,247 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    112,247 miles
    Test number
    895344163003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail112,247 miles (+5,041)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,247 miles
    Test number
    197703263477
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass107,206 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    107,206 miles
    Test number
    116084271013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail107,204 miles (+19,304)2 dangerous7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,204 miles
    Test number
    436698761079
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass87,900 miles (+3,593)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    87,900 miles
    Test number
    230214640053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    84,307 miles
    Test number
    222049639126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,307 miles (+5,755)6 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,307 miles
    Test number
    512108439111
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front balljoint dust covers split
    • NoteEngine missfire
    • NoteN s f flexi in poor condition
    • NoteO s f tyre close to limit
    • NoteO s r tyre close to limit

  21. Fail78,552 miles5 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,552 miles
    Test number
    283394438448
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre
    • NoteRear tyres low

  22. Pass78,552 miles (+7,172)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    78,552 miles
    Test number
    512134138172
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre
    • NoteRear tyres low

  23. Pass71,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    71,380 miles
    Test number
    261856507167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail71,380 miles (+12)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,380 miles
    Test number
    961286307169
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front innerwing covers insicure

  25. Fail71,368 miles4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,368 miles
    Test number
    783327446394
    • FailureFront Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront no plate damaged
    • NoteRear discs in poor condition
    • NoteUnable to check sills

Questions about V61 FLJ

Does V61 FLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V61 FLJ expired on 11 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V61 FLJ?
The MOT on V61 FLJ expired on 11 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V61 FLJ done?
V61 FLJ was recorded at 128,424 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2022, an average of 3,623 miles a year.
Has V61 FLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V61 FLJ has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on V61 FLJ 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 V61 FLJ find?
V61 FLJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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