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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V628 FEFMOT history

V628 FEF is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 19 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2021 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2022.

V628 FEF green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2021
Mileage
107,901 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2022
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V628 FEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2021
Latest MOT test
19 May 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

V628 FEF was last recorded at 107,901 miles on 19 May 2022, 4,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jun 2015: 76,459 miles, lower than 89,609 miles on 17 Jun 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,082 miles · 10 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
4,819 miles
Average per year
4,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 107,901 miles
  • 2020 – 103,082 miles
  • 2019 – 98,634 miles
  • 2018 – 93,711 miles
  • 2017 – 88,430 miles
  • 2016 – 82,929 miles
  • 2015 – 76,863 miles
  • 2014 – 89,609 miles
  • 2013 – 70,004 miles
  • 2011 – 67,761 miles
  • 2009 – 58,516 miles
  • 2008 – 53,806 miles
  • 2007 – 46,008 miles
  • 2006 – 40,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail107,901 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Perished and reinforcement exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Inner and outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Perished and reinforcement exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Inner and outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking valve (5.2.3 (j))
  • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged Glass cracked and insecure unit
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff and gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail107,901 miles (+4,819)14 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,901 miles
    Test number
    894736274279
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Perished and reinforcement exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Inner and outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Perished and reinforcement exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Inner and outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking valve (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged Glass cracked and insecure unit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff and gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass103,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,082 miles
    Test number
    214643139926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail103,082 miles (+4,448)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,082 miles
    Test number
    980403494234
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass98,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,634 miles
    Test number
    901351374409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail98,634 miles (+4,923)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,634 miles
    Test number
    785366219142
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass93,711 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    93,711 miles
    Test number
    145284041032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail93,711 miles (+5,281)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,711 miles
    Test number
    243476348258
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass88,430 miles (+5,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,430 miles
    Test number
    699258905450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass82,929 miles (+6,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,929 miles
    Test number
    554181534079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass76,863 miles (+404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,863 miles
    Test number
    276268965162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail76,459 miles (-13,150)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,459 miles
    Test number
    438756855195
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass89,609 miles (+16,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    89,609 miles
    Test number
    268098364493
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail73,348 miles (+3,344)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,348 miles
    Test number
    538697664141
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass70,004 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    70,004 miles
    Test number
    278494563134
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  15. Fail70,004 miles (+2,243)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,004 miles
    Test number
    225133063416
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  16. Pass67,761 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    67,761 miles
    Test number
    425081821434
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r brake pad wear lead broken

  17. Fail67,761 miles (+9,245)6 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,761 miles
    Test number
    166930121311
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise engine misfire
    • NoteO/s/r brake pad wear lead broken

  18. Pass58,516 miles (+4,710)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    58,516 miles
    Test number
    284828749303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass53,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    53,806 miles
    Test number
    110664008235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,806 miles (+7,798)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,806 miles
    Test number
    941693308243
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass46,008 miles (+5,306)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    46,008 miles
    Test number
    432349797101
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to crack between tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to crack between tread

  22. Pass40,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,702 miles
    Test number
    330761966063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V628 FEF

Does V628 FEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V628 FEF expired on 9 Sept 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V628 FEF?
The MOT on V628 FEF expired on 9 Sept 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V628 FEF done?
V628 FEF was recorded at 107,901 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2022, an average of 4,145 miles a year.
Has V628 FEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V628 FEF has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2022.
Has the mileage on V628 FEF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V628 FEF find?
V628 FEF failed its latest MOT on 19 May 2022 with 14 major defects, 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; horn not working; nearside front brake hose excessively deteriorated perished and reinforcement exposed, and 25 more.

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