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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V629 ELFMOT history

V629 ELF is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 15 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 51,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2023.

V629 ELF blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2024
Mileage
51,857 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2023
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V629 ELF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V629 ELF was last recorded at 51,857 miles on 25 Aug 2023, 683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,174 miles · 20 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
683 miles
Average per year
1,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 51,857 miles
  • 2022 – 51,174 miles
  • 2021 – 50,351 miles
  • 2020 – 49,701 miles
  • 2019 – 48,507 miles
  • 2018 – 47,031 miles
  • 2017 – 45,930 miles
  • 2016 – 44,585 miles
  • 2015 – 42,793 miles
  • 2014 – 40,639 miles
  • 2013 – 39,655 miles
  • 2012 – 37,781 miles
  • 2011 – 35,712 miles
  • 2010 – 33,171 miles
  • 2009 – 30,783 miles
  • 2008 – 29,329 miles
  • 2007 – 27,759 miles
  • 2006 – 26,002 miles
  • 2005 – 24,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,857 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,857 miles (+683)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    51,857 miles
    Test number
    776414220539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass51,174 miles (+823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    51,174 miles
    Test number
    397616776750
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass50,351 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    50,351 miles
    Test number
    520338996216
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Fail50,351 miles (+650)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,351 miles
    Test number
    196153034507
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass49,701 miles (+1,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    49,701 miles
    Test number
    551326706922
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked but not likely to be misread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass48,507 miles (+1,476)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    48,507 miles
    Test number
    421143869363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,031 miles (+1,101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,031 miles
    Test number
    860334136172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn around 2mm over tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn flat over inner tread

  8. Pass45,930 miles (+1,345)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,930 miles
    Test number
    552173515576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,585 miles (+1,792)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,585 miles
    Test number
    599413091023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,793 miles (+2,154)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,793 miles
    Test number
    228996345251
    • NoteN/s/f side light lamp cracked
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner tread

  11. Fail40,639 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,639 miles
    Test number
    306635244472
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass40,639 miles (+984)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    40,639 miles
    Test number
    785695644204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,655 miles
    Test number
    718638763245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,655 miles (+1,874)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,655 miles
    Test number
    966277863213
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  15. Pass37,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,781 miles
    Test number
    259171452280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,781 miles (+2,069)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,781 miles
    Test number
    329541252267
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass35,712 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    35,712 miles
    Test number
    437239361239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail35,712 miles (+2,541)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,712 miles
    Test number
    999509561201
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass33,171 miles (+2,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,171 miles
    Test number
    850291370270
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass30,783 miles (+1,454)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,783 miles
    Test number
    813062279242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,329 miles (+1,570)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,329 miles
    Test number
    923048868240
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass27,759 miles (+1,757)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    27,759 miles
    Test number
    772550577283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,002 miles (+1,847)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    26,002 miles
    Test number
    534464366249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    24,155 miles
    Test number
    883102565217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V629 ELF

Does V629 ELF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V629 ELF expired on 24 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V629 ELF?
The MOT on V629 ELF expired on 24 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V629 ELF done?
V629 ELF was recorded at 51,857 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2023, an average of 1,545 miles a year.
Has V629 ELF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V629 ELF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on V629 ELF 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 V629 ELF find?
V629 ELF passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush; nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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