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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V62 FDVMOT history

V62 FDV is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 66,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

V62 FDV blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
66,795 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V62 FDV
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
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V62 FDV was last recorded at 66,795 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,457 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
338 miles
Average per year
1,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,795 miles
  • 2025 – 66,457 miles
  • 2024 – 66,187 miles
  • 2023 – 65,655 miles
  • 2022 – 65,130 miles
  • 2021 – 64,662 miles
  • 2020 – 64,443 miles
  • 2019 – 62,905 miles
  • 2018 – 60,508 miles
  • 2017 – 56,502 miles
  • 2016 – 52,464 miles
  • 2015 – 49,361 miles
  • 2014 – 47,639 miles
  • 2013 – 46,602 miles
  • 2012 – 44,645 miles
  • 2011 – 42,360 miles
  • 2010 – 40,015 miles
  • 2009 – 38,095 miles
  • 2008 – 35,915 miles
  • 2007 – 33,012 miles
  • 2006 – 31,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,795 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Fuel tank straps corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,795 miles (+338)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    66,795 miles
    Test number
    281604071441
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass66,457 miles (+270)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    66,457 miles
    Test number
    616112512599
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight corrosion around jacking point
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  3. Pass66,187 miles (+532)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    66,187 miles
    Test number
    385319939817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion to cill around jacking point.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded.

  4. Pass65,655 miles (+1)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    65,655 miles
    Test number
    713104837387
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule main line (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills not fully inspected due to sill covers fitted .

  5. Fail65,654 miles (+524)3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,654 miles
    Test number
    590145899785
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule main line (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills not fully inspected due to sill covers fitted .

  6. Pass65,130 miles (+468)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    65,130 miles
    Test number
    452569236505
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass64,662 miles (+219)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    64,662 miles
    Test number
    405504879222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  8. Pass64,443 miles (+30)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    64,443 miles
    Test number
    712903532783
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryThrottle pedal stiff to operate but function not impared

  9. Fail64,413 miles (+1,508)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,413 miles
    Test number
    212143160039
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryThrottle pedal stiff to operate but function not impared

  10. Pass62,905 miles (+2,397)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    62,905 miles
    Test number
    987369484701
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension and steering components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass60,508 miles (+4,006)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    60,508 miles
    Test number
    693804951555
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryThrottle cable satiff

  12. Pass56,502 miles (+4,038)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    56,502 miles
    Test number
    351895603936
    • AdvisoryAUX belt deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryThrottle cable stiff
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion along both sills (6.1.A.1)

  13. Pass52,464 miles (+3,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    52,464 miles
    Test number
    266791815249
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded after centre section

  14. Pass49,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,361 miles
    Test number
    974556547060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,361 miles (+1,722)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,361 miles
    Test number
    102615963735
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass47,639 miles (+1,037)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,639 miles
    Test number
    328699654473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteFront wishbone rear mounts cracked & going soft
    • NoteRear diff mount deteriorated

  17. Pass46,602 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    46,602 miles
    Test number
    489155653260
    • NoteBoth front suspension lower arm,rear mountings going soft.
    • NoteLarge rear diff mounting rubber seperating from metal housing.
    • NoteSlight corrosion on power steering pipes.
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front lower arm,outer ball joint.

  18. Fail46,601 miles (+1,956)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,601 miles
    Test number
    249095353200
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front suspension lower arm,rear mountings going soft.
    • NoteLarge rear diff mounting rubber seperating from metal housing.
    • NoteSlight corrosion on power steering pipes.
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front lower arm,outer ball joint.

  19. Pass44,645 miles (+2,285)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    44,645 miles
    Test number
    586028152281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,360 miles (+2,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,360 miles
    Test number
    368937251404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass40,015 miles (+1,920)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,015 miles
    Test number
    993170570243
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

  22. Pass38,095 miles (+2,180)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,095 miles
    Test number
    134460959281
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear mounts slighltly worn.
    • NoteOffside seat, upper seat belt guide cracked and loose.

  23. Pass35,915 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,915 miles
    Test number
    591658168289
    • NoteBoth front lower arm,rear rubber mountings cracking up and going soft.
    • NoteOffside seat,upper seat belt guide cracked and loose.

  24. Fail35,915 miles (+2,903)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,915 miles
    Test number
    712598368292
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteBoth front lower arm,rear rubber mountings cracking up and going soft.
    • NoteOffside seat,upper seat belt guide cracked and loose.

  25. Pass33,012 miles (+1,542)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,012 miles
    Test number
    874545957231
    • NoteCrack in o/s/f side light lens
    • NoteVery slight wear in o/s/f inner rack arm

  26. Pass31,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    31,470 miles
    Test number
    320781766224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V62 FDV

Does V62 FDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V62 FDV is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V62 FDV?
The MOT on V62 FDV is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V62 FDV done?
V62 FDV was recorded at 66,795 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 1,767 miles a year.
Has V62 FDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V62 FDV has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on V62 FDV 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 FDV find?
V62 FDV passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 9 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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