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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V668 ESLMOT history

V668 ESL is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

V668 ESL green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
106,221 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,911 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V668 ESL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V668 ESL was last recorded at 106,221 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 5,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,164 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,057 miles
Average per year
2,911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,221 miles
  • 2025 – 101,164 miles
  • 2024 – 100,104 miles
  • 2023 – 99,309 miles
  • 2022 – 98,376 miles
  • 2021 – 97,321 miles
  • 2020 – 96,450 miles
  • 2016 – 94,508 miles
  • 2015 – 90,810 miles
  • 2013 – 89,712 miles
  • 2010 – 87,556 miles
  • 2009 – 83,030 miles
  • 2008 – 75,847 miles
  • 2006 – 58,382 miles
  • 2005 – 45,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,221 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,221 miles (+5,057)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    106,221 miles
    Test number
    903912934622
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass101,164 miles (+1,060)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    101,164 miles
    Test number
    597183151547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass100,104 miles (+795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    100,104 miles
    Test number
    450722253598
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipoes (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass99,309 miles (+13)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    99,309 miles
    Test number
    777635200373
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail99,296 miles (+920)3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,296 miles
    Test number
    169552269153
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable outer casing split/corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass98,376 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    98,376 miles
    Test number
    802943766375
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and near side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail98,376 miles (+1,055)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,376 miles
    Test number
    303601210176
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and near side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass97,321 miles (+2)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    97,321 miles
    Test number
    824642016254
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch sticking.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Fail97,319 miles (+869)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,319 miles
    Test number
    876349767249
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch sticking.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Pass96,450 miles (+1,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    96,450 miles
    Test number
    994156101606
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass94,508 miles (+3,698)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    94,508 miles
    Test number
    403464509724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,810 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,810 miles
    Test number
    987805535020
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail90,810 miles (+1,098)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,810 miles
    Test number
    298325835069
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass89,712 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    89,712 miles
    Test number
    929500213388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail89,712 miles (+2,156)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,712 miles
    Test number
    498160813330
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass87,556 miles (+4,526)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    87,556 miles
    Test number
    934715750191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass83,030 miles (+7,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    83,030 miles
    Test number
    440451519124
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass75,847 miles (+17,465)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    75,847 miles
    Test number
    244179518184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,382 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    58,382 miles
    Test number
    602858316304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,381 miles (+12,471)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,381 miles
    Test number
    513784316312
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFoot brake performance lower than normal

  21. Fail45,910 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,910 miles
    Test number
    213276715341
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass45,910 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    45,910 miles
    Test number
    413966415382
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V668 ESL

Does V668 ESL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V668 ESL is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V668 ESL?
The MOT on V668 ESL is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V668 ESL done?
V668 ESL was recorded at 106,221 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 2,911 miles a year.
Has V668 ESL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V668 ESL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on V668 ESL 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 V668 ESL find?
V668 ESL passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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