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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V631 GANMOT history

V631 GAN is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2024 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 128,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2023.

V631 GAN black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2024
Mileage
128,066 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2021
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V631 GAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V631 GAN was last recorded at 128,066 miles on 13 Jan 2021, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,065 miles · 18 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 128,066 miles
  • 2020 – 128,065 miles
  • 2018 – 127,736 miles
  • 2017 – 117,742 miles
  • 2016 – 109,346 miles
  • 2015 – 101,020 miles
  • 2014 – 90,259 miles
  • 2013 – 81,074 miles
  • 2012 – 79,028 miles
  • 2011 – 73,343 miles
  • 2009 – 70,951 miles
  • 2008 – 68,026 miles
  • 2007 – 63,893 miles
  • 2006 – 60,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Centre exhaust bracket broken, but still adequately supported.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    231546327665
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass128,066 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    128,066 miles
    Test number
    635433296683
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf/nsf ferrules (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr/nsr ferrules (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail128,065 miles (+329)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,065 miles
    Test number
    823935367581
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken, but still adequately supported.

  4. Pass127,736 miles (+9,994)18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    127,736 miles
    Test number
    384298804808
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken, but still adequately supported.
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak.
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside.
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside.
    • AdvisoryMileage from odometer difficult to read.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nearside front brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nearside front wheel slightly binding, pad has worn down to 2M thickness, disc blue.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Offside front brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing mirror held on by tape, still adequately supported.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass117,742 miles (+1)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    117,742 miles
    Test number
    460818958155
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door check strap deteriated
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated center hoses to rear brake pipes nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on dash
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking slightly

  6. Fail117,741 miles (+8,395)3 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,741 miles
    Test number
    691509921590
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door check strap deteriated
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated center hoses to rear brake pipes nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on dash
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking slightly

  7. Pass109,346 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    109,346 miles
    Test number
    703923472180
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi brake hoses cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring worn both front coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi brake hoses cracking (3.6.B.4d)

  8. Fail109,341 miles (+8,321)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,341 miles
    Test number
    505104122149
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi brake hoses cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring worn both front coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi brake hoses cracking (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Pass101,020 miles (+10,761)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    101,020 miles
    Test number
    480450767498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack joint (inner tie rod joint) slight play
    • AdvisorySight pitting /corrosion to nearside front and both rear brake discs
    • AdvisoryWipers worn
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear brake pipes

  10. Pass90,259 miles (+9,185)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    90,259 miles
    Test number
    969408644253
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass81,074 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    81,074 miles
    Test number
    476924843067
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail81,074 miles (+2,046)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,074 miles
    Test number
    196024843425
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass79,028 miles (+5,685)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    79,028 miles
    Test number
    489195342047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,343 miles (+2,392)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    73,343 miles
    Test number
    785905211075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,951 miles (+2,925)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    70,951 miles
    Test number
    650662539361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,026 miles (+4,133)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    68,026 miles
    Test number
    862707858247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,893 miles (+3,143)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    63,893 miles
    Test number
    693348147274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    60,750 miles
    Test number
    344434236421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V631 GAN

Does V631 GAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V631 GAN expired on 16 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V631 GAN?
The MOT on V631 GAN expired on 16 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V631 GAN done?
V631 GAN was recorded at 128,066 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2021, an average of 4,676 miles a year.
Has V631 GAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V631 GAN has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on V631 GAN 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 V631 GAN find?
V631 GAN passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2023 with 10 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust mounting defective, and 7 more.

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