
BMW Z3
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc
V646 GNMMOT history
V646 GNM is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 22 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 117,211 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 117,211 mi
- At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,308 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V646 GNM
- 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
- 22 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V646 GNM was last recorded at 117,211 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 1,382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 115,829 miles · 26 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,382 miles
- Average per year
- 3,308 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,211 miles
- 2023 – 115,829 miles
- 2022 – 114,067 miles
- 2021 – 113,081 miles
- 2020 – 112,596 miles
- 2019 – 111,269 miles
- 2018 – 109,644 miles
- 2017 – 107,836 miles
- 2016 – 106,279 miles
- 2015 – 101,723 miles
- 2014 – 98,824 miles
- 2013 – 95,531 miles
- 2012 – 92,289 miles
- 2011 – 88,721 miles
- 2010 – 85,612 miles
- 2008 – 78,330 miles
- 2007 – 69,977 miles
- 2006 – 60,132 miles
- 2005 – 50,093 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Detachable sill corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Detachable sill corroded
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014
Full MOT history
27 tests since 28 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,211 miles (+1,382)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 117,211 miles
- Test number
- 687704541011
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Detachable sill corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Detachable sill corroded
Pass115,829 miles (+1,762)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 115,829 miles
- Test number
- 783883442050
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass114,067 miles (+986)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 114,067 miles
- Test number
- 121845145461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,081 miles (+485)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 113,081 miles
- Test number
- 406123904797
- AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass112,596 miles (+1,327)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 112,596 miles
- Test number
- 751105212107
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass111,269 miles (+1,625)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 111,269 miles
- Test number
- 462338900362
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass109,644 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 109,644 miles
- Test number
- 368919879154
- AdvisoryFront brake hoses cracking slightly.
Fail109,644 miles (+1,808)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,644 miles
- Test number
- 298796177217
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront brake hoses cracking slightly.
Pass107,836 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 107,836 miles
- Test number
- 617840657901
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail107,835 miles (+1,556)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,835 miles
- Test number
- 982925583931
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass106,279 miles (+2,000)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 106,279 miles
- Test number
- 640360302741
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on fuel tank straps
Pass104,279 miles (+2,556)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 104,279 miles
- Test number
- 517321251256
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipes covered in protective grease unable to test
Pass101,723 miles (+2,899)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 101,723 miles
- Test number
- 876318695067
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass98,824 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 98,824 miles
- Test number
- 549572854096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,813 miles (+3,282)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,813 miles
- Test number
- 207362554077
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass95,531 miles (+3,242)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 95,531 miles
- Test number
- 376892673054
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,289 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 92,289 miles
- Test number
- 888801262096
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail92,288 miles (+3,567)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,288 miles
- Test number
- 679660062044
- FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass88,721 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 88,721 miles
- Test number
- 428948941098
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail88,721 miles (+3,109)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,721 miles
- Test number
- 425528941033
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail85,612 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,612 miles
- Test number
- 463379240035
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAir bag light on
Pass85,612 miles (+7,282)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 85,612 miles
- Test number
- 640489640009
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAir bag light on
Pass78,330 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 78,330 miles
- Test number
- 281388498225
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail78,327 miles (+8,350)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,327 miles
- Test number
- 840558498261
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass69,977 miles (+9,845)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 69,977 miles
- Test number
- 500288097267
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront brake pads just over half worn
- NoteNearside front tyre becoming worn on inner edge
Pass60,132 miles (+10,039)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 60,132 miles
- Test number
- 372939596223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,093 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 50,093 miles
- Test number
- 390641405381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V646 GNM
- Does V646 GNM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V646 GNM is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V646 GNM?
- The MOT on V646 GNM is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V646 GNM done?
- V646 GNM was recorded at 117,211 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 3,308 miles a year.
- Has V646 GNM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V646 GNM has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2018.
- Has the mileage on V646 GNM 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 GNM find?
- V646 GNM passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer detachable sill corroded; nearside rear outer detachable sill corroded.
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