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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.

V646 GNM silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass117,211 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Detachable sill corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Detachable sill corroded

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. Pass114,067 miles (+986)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,067 miles
    Test number
    121845145461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass109,644 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    109,644 miles
    Test number
    368919879154
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses cracking slightly.
  8. 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.
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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)
  14. Pass98,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    98,824 miles
    Test number
    549572854096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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)
  24. 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)
  25. 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
  26. Pass60,132 miles (+10,039)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    60,132 miles
    Test number
    372939596223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. 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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