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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V659 SOEMOT history

V659 SOE is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 52,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

V659 SOE red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
52,325 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V659 SOE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V659 SOE was last recorded at 52,325 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 2,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jul 2015: 40,316 miles, lower than 40,810 miles on 23 Jul 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
50,117 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,208 miles
Average per year
1,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 52,325 miles
  • 2022 – 48,158 miles
  • 2021 – 47,617 miles
  • 2019 – 46,700 miles
  • 2018 – 45,629 miles
  • 2017 – 42,775 miles
  • 2016 – 40,922 miles
  • 2015 – 40,316 miles
  • 2013 – 37,944 miles
  • 2011 – 36,477 miles
  • 2010 – 35,000 miles
  • 2009 – 31,801 miles
  • 2007 – 27,481 miles
  • 2006 – 26,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,325 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront under vehicle has slight corrosion to steering, braking and suspension components
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component 2-3

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2-3

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2-3

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,325 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    52,325 miles
    Test number
    678573555300
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront under vehicle has slight corrosion to steering, braking and suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail52,325 miles (+2,208)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,325 miles
    Test number
    205902219745
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront under vehicle has slight corrosion to steering, braking and suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass50,117 miles (+1,959)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    50,117 miles
    Test number
    354297986047
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 1 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass48,158 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    48,158 miles
    Test number
    685557788621
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component 2-3 (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2-3 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2-3 (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail48,152 miles (+535)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,152 miles
    Test number
    658671921320
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component 2-3 (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2-3 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2-3 (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass47,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    47,617 miles
    Test number
    144854929521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail47,615 miles (+915)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,615 miles
    Test number
    531724295790
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

  8. Pass46,700 miles (+1,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    46,700 miles
    Test number
    129102633274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass45,629 miles (+2,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    45,629 miles
    Test number
    712469777084
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass42,775 miles (+1,853)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    42,775 miles
    Test number
    380899367065
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded and covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass40,922 miles (+606)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,922 miles
    Test number
    588089454315
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes covered in grease

  12. Pass40,316 miles (-494)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    40,316 miles
    Test number
    839651815271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail40,810 miles (+2,866)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,810 miles
    Test number
    367244705262
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteVehicle has slight corrosion on the underside none excessive.

  14. Pass37,944 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    37,944 miles
    Test number
    876259283167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,477 miles
    Test number
    165813251109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail36,477 miles (+1,477)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,477 miles
    Test number
    255473951429
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass35,000 miles (+3,199)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    35,000 miles
    Test number
    284057210263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,801 miles (+4,320)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    31,801 miles
    Test number
    653619749046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  19. Pass27,481 miles (+821)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    27,481 miles
    Test number
    712838517303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    26,660 miles
    Test number
    422521326467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V659 SOE

Does V659 SOE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V659 SOE is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V659 SOE?
The MOT on V659 SOE is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V659 SOE done?
V659 SOE was recorded at 52,325 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 1,344 miles a year.
Has V659 SOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V659 SOE has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V659 SOE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V659 SOE find?
V659 SOE passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides; front under vehicle has slight corrosion to steering, braking and suspension components; nearside rear inner brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 2 more.

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