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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V62 DPLMOT history

V62 DPL is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 151,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2021.

V62 DPL blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2023
Mileage
151,601 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2021
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,626 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V62 DPL
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
2 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

V62 DPL was last recorded at 151,601 miles on 9 Dec 2021, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,600 miles · 8 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,626 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 151,601 miles
  • 2020 – 151,222 miles
  • 2019 – 150,314 miles
  • 2018 – 148,929 miles
  • 2017 – 148,262 miles
  • 2016 – 145,785 miles
  • 2015 – 143,100 miles
  • 2014 – 140,808 miles
  • 2012 – 131,832 miles
  • 2011 – 120,680 miles
  • 2010 – 109,281 miles
  • 2009 – 100,836 miles
  • 2008 – 93,630 miles
  • 2007 – 87,062 miles
  • 2006 – 78,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,601 miles
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront power steering pipe corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber heavily corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front upper suspension area corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear brake disc backing plates corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryGeneral chassis corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass151,601 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    151,601 miles
    Test number
    638136048131
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront power steering pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front upper suspension area corroded
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc backing plates corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral chassis corrosion

  2. Fail151,600 miles (+374)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,600 miles
    Test number
    219177183122
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront power steering pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front upper suspension area corroded
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc backing plates corroded
    • AdvisoryRear evap pipe snaped off
    • AdvisoryGeneral chassis corrosion

  3. Pass151,226 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    151,226 miles
    Test number
    214138896273
    • AdvisoryFront power steering pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front upper suspension area corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on both inner sills and floor

  4. Fail151,222 miles (+908)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,222 miles
    Test number
    144314724402
    • DangerousRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail all four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake drum back plate insecure both sides (1.1.14 (d))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle from inside or outside. (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFuel tank insecure both straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded strong advisory (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg corroded at the bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral chassis corroded (strong advisory) sills and floor
    • AdvisoryRear brake backplates corroded

  5. Pass150,314 miles (+1,385)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    150,314 miles
    Test number
    487252917887
    • AdvisoryRear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisorySpare wheel carrier corroded

  6. Pass148,929 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    148,929 miles
    Test number
    386089010580
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable. (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose unions corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose unions corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perishing.

  7. Fail148,928 miles (+666)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,928 miles
    Test number
    825849865654
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable. (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose unions corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose unions corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perishing.

  8. Pass148,262 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    148,262 miles
    Test number
    259219340247
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

  9. Fail148,255 miles (+2,470)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,255 miles
    Test number
    953496462318
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested due to poor running and ex blow (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked on sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySuspension components dry/rusty
    • AdvisoryUnderside dry/rusty

  10. Pass145,785 miles (+2,685)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    145,785 miles
    Test number
    952242554640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear p bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryN/s/r outer sill corroded

  11. Pass143,100 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    143,100 miles
    Test number
    895416885039
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail143,100 miles (+2,292)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,100 miles
    Test number
    346359875077
    • FailureSteering rack inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass140,808 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    140,808 miles
    Test number
    185143994413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail140,805 miles (+8,973)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,805 miles
    Test number
    118992094001
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass131,832 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    131,832 miles
    Test number
    388487042381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail131,830 miles (+11,150)12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,830 miles
    Test number
    349069512384
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass120,680 miles (+4,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    120,680 miles
    Test number
    637134901387
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass116,198 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    116,198 miles
    Test number
    238712081055
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail116,198 miles (+6,917)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,198 miles
    Test number
    285976571042
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass109,281 miles (+8,445)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    109,281 miles
    Test number
    493291980078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass100,836 miles (+7,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    100,836 miles
    Test number
    384418979098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass93,630 miles (+6,568)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    93,630 miles
    Test number
    802861288083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass87,062 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    87,062 miles
    Test number
    882182687066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail87,061 miles (+8,175)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,061 miles
    Test number
    672210287010
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass78,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    78,886 miles
    Test number
    971881786076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V62 DPL

Does V62 DPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V62 DPL expired on 5 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V62 DPL?
The MOT on V62 DPL expired on 5 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V62 DPL done?
V62 DPL was recorded at 151,601 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2021, an average of 4,626 miles a year.
Has V62 DPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V62 DPL has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on V62 DPL 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 V62 DPL find?
V62 DPL passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2021 with 7 advisories: front brake discs deteriorated; front power steering pipe corroded; offside front shock absorber heavily corroded, and 4 more.

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