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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V646 FMRMOT history

V646 FMR is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 17 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 119,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

V646 FMR silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
119,013 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V646 FMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V646 FMR was last recorded at 119,013 miles on 29 May 2026, 477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,536 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
477 miles
Average per year
1,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,013 miles
  • 2025 – 118,536 miles
  • 2024 – 118,272 miles
  • 2022 – 118,095 miles
  • 2021 – 117,511 miles
  • 2019 – 116,447 miles
  • 2018 – 115,013 miles
  • 2017 – 112,870 miles
  • 2016 – 110,076 miles
  • 2015 – 105,805 miles
  • 2014 – 104,300 miles
  • 2013 – 102,721 miles
  • 2012 – 101,572 miles
  • 2011 – 101,026 miles
  • 2010 – 99,202 miles
  • 2008 – 98,701 miles
  • 2006 – 89,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,013 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged all around front and back (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryUnderseal coated under the vehicle including suspension parts

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,013 miles (+477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    119,013 miles
    Test number
    850951236443
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged all around front and back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderseal coated under the vehicle including suspension parts

  2. Pass118,536 miles (+264)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    118,536 miles
    Test number
    447516146178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    118,272 miles
    Test number
    764792909607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail118,272 miles (+177)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,272 miles
    Test number
    110109272450
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass118,095 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    118,095 miles
    Test number
    749887986716
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Fail118,076 miles (+565)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,076 miles
    Test number
    437315387601
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Pass117,511 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    117,511 miles
    Test number
    537664986536
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail117,503 miles (+1,056)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,503 miles
    Test number
    661710886605
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass116,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    116,447 miles
    Test number
    596563397993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,447 miles (+1,434)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,447 miles
    Test number
    664234752975
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

  11. Pass115,013 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    115,013 miles
    Test number
    125723237819
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail114,990 miles (+2,120)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,990 miles
    Test number
    549346066168
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  13. Pass112,870 miles (+2,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    112,870 miles
    Test number
    507317469196
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass110,076 miles (+4,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    110,076 miles
    Test number
    906263541718
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint knocking/creaking but no visible movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass105,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    105,805 miles
    Test number
    835247595152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail105,805 miles (+1,505)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,805 miles
    Test number
    325777885127
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass104,300 miles (+1,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    104,300 miles
    Test number
    776229414259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass102,721 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    102,721 miles
    Test number
    368603633462
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail102,721 miles (+357)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,721 miles
    Test number
    407781033276
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail102,364 miles (+792)5 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,364 miles
    Test number
    107129063117
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass101,572 miles (+546)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    101,572 miles
    Test number
    337491852145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass101,026 miles (+1,824)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    101,026 miles
    Test number
    377260111154
    • NoteTraction light on

  23. Pass99,202 miles (+501)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    99,202 miles
    Test number
    794951270033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass98,701 miles (+8,937)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    98,701 miles
    Test number
    411824048464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass89,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    89,764 miles
    Test number
    471875626158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V646 FMR

Does V646 FMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V646 FMR is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V646 FMR?
The MOT on V646 FMR is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V646 FMR done?
V646 FMR was recorded at 119,013 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 1,458 miles a year.
Has V646 FMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V646 FMR has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2024.
Has the mileage on V646 FMR 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 V646 FMR find?
V646 FMR passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe slightly damaged all around front and back; underseal coated under the vehicle including suspension parts.

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