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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V656 FFPMOT history

V656 FFP is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 13 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 85,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

V656 FFP silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
85,762 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V656 FFP
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
13 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V656 FFP was last recorded at 85,762 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 1,538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,224 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,538 miles
Average per year
1,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,762 miles
  • 2025 – 84,224 miles
  • 2022 – 84,160 miles
  • 2021 – 84,094 miles
  • 2020 – 83,897 miles
  • 2019 – 83,317 miles
  • 2018 – 82,569 miles
  • 2017 – 82,207 miles
  • 2016 – 81,733 miles
  • 2015 – 81,041 miles
  • 2014 – 80,055 miles
  • 2013 – 78,854 miles
  • 2012 – 77,704 miles
  • 2011 – 76,175 miles
  • 2010 – 74,178 miles
  • 2009 – 70,893 miles
  • 2008 – 66,756 miles
  • 2007 – 61,638 miles
  • 2006 – 61,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,762 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside non structural sill corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside non structural sill corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,762 miles (+1,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    85,762 miles
    Test number
    980428340792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass84,224 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    84,224 miles
    Test number
    790838416369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,160 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    84,160 miles
    Test number
    376246496377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,094 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    84,094 miles
    Test number
    430278912808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,897 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    83,897 miles
    Test number
    820477798637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,317 miles
    Test number
    560306119058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,316 miles (+747)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,316 miles
    Test number
    370534798969
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass82,569 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,569 miles
    Test number
    589358241278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,207 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    82,207 miles
    Test number
    576289682014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside non structural sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside non structural sill corroded

  10. Fail82,205 miles (+3)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,205 miles
    Test number
    294310743531
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside non structural sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside non structural sill corroded

  11. Fail82,202 miles (+469)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,202 miles
    Test number
    827092716602
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside non structural sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside non structural sill corroded

  12. Pass81,733 miles (+692)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    81,733 miles
    Test number
    408787981121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,041 miles (+986)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,041 miles
    Test number
    426011955023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,055 miles (+1,201)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    80,055 miles
    Test number
    537299944000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s rear brake slighly binding

  15. Fail78,854 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,854 miles
    Test number
    306925623044
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteTraction light on

  16. Pass78,854 miles (+1,150)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    78,854 miles
    Test number
    796305023007
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteTraction light on

  17. Pass77,704 miles (+1,529)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    77,704 miles
    Test number
    125698612031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust corroding

  18. Pass76,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    76,175 miles
    Test number
    426890921058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail76,175 miles (+1,997)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,175 miles
    Test number
    646360221042
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass74,178 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    74,178 miles
    Test number
    533632440000
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Fail74,178 miles (+3,285)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,178 miles
    Test number
    550572740083
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass70,893 miles (+4,137)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    70,893 miles
    Test number
    671515319000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,756 miles (+5,118)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    66,756 miles
    Test number
    953667108032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    61,638 miles
    Test number
    462773237030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail61,638 miles (+126)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,638 miles
    Test number
    120043737401
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  26. Pass61,512 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    61,512 miles
    Test number
    414346586287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside parking brake cable deteriorated on outer casing

  27. Fail61,512 miles7 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,512 miles
    Test number
    893372686293
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside parking brake cable deteriorating on outer casing

Questions about V656 FFP

Does V656 FFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V656 FFP is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V656 FFP?
The MOT on V656 FFP is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V656 FFP done?
V656 FFP was recorded at 85,762 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 1,212 miles a year.
Has V656 FFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V656 FFP has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on V656 FFP 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 V656 FFP find?
V656 FFP passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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