BMW Z3
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
V681 LCPMOT history
V681 LCP is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 108,255 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 108,255 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 2,953 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V681 LCP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V681 LCP was last recorded at 108,255 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Jul 2014: 78,418 miles, lower than 87,305 miles on 12 Jul 2014.
- 9 Jun 2016: 88,038 miles, lower than 88,064 miles on 21 Aug 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 108,252 miles · 1 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 2,953 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 108,255 miles
- 2024 – 107,609 miles
- 2023 – 103,844 miles
- 2022 – 96,635 miles
- 2021 – 89,690 miles
- 2019 – 89,593 miles
- 2018 – 89,402 miles
- 2017 – 88,852 miles
- 2016 – 88,038 miles
- 2015 – 88,064 miles
- 2014 – 78,418 miles
- 2013 – 85,028 miles
- 2012 – 83,656 miles
- 2011 – 82,285 miles
- 2010 – 80,824 miles
- 2009 – 79,320 miles
- 2008 – 77,698 miles
- 2007 – 75,652 miles
- 2006 – 60,649 miles
- 2005 – 47,321 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,255 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Engine cover fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
30 tests since 26 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,255 miles (+3)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 108,255 miles
- Test number
- 294493799976
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail108,252 miles (+643)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,252 miles
- Test number
- 231351704697
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass107,609 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 107,609 miles
- Test number
- 145989389451
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail107,609 miles (+3,765)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,609 miles
- Test number
- 595070180087
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass103,844 miles (+7,209)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 103,844 miles
- Test number
- 304330235845
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass96,635 miles (+6,945)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 96,635 miles
- Test number
- 590550764670
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass89,690 miles (+97)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 89,690 miles
- Test number
- 152427657032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,593 miles (+191)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 89,593 miles
- Test number
- 767061769605
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,402 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 89,402 miles
- Test number
- 239462685940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,401 miles (+549)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,401 miles
- Test number
- 838688431494
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass88,852 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 88,852 miles
- Test number
- 201660557967
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,852 miles (+814)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,852 miles
- Test number
- 252153572600
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass88,038 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 88,038 miles
- Test number
- 440158953377
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront suspension and steering components slightly corroded
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear driveshafts slightly corroded
Fail88,038 miles (-26)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,038 miles
- Test number
- 566165289424
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront suspension and steering components slightly corroded
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear driveshafts slightly corroded
Fail88,064 miles (+9,646)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,064 miles
- Test number
- 145962329201
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass78,418 miles (-8,887)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 78,418 miles
- Test number
- 319303404287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,305 miles (+2,277)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,305 miles
- Test number
- 707923194116
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass85,028 miles (+1,372)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 85,028 miles
- Test number
- 879615363121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,656 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 83,656 miles
- Test number
- 498422872147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,651 miles (+1,366)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,651 miles
- Test number
- 597451472172
- FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,285 miles (+1,461)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 82,285 miles
- Test number
- 275418851467
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass80,824 miles (+1,504)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 80,824 miles
- Test number
- 584503080005
- 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)
Pass79,320 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 79,320 miles
- Test number
- 302332799071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,310 miles (+1,612)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,310 miles
- Test number
- 123659289494
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Pass77,698 miles (+2,046)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 77,698 miles
- Test number
- 323701598055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,652 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 75,652 miles
- Test number
- 530155637245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,652 miles (+15,003)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,652 miles
- Test number
- 591265537218
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fail60,649 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,649 miles
- Test number
- 730232726295
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass60,649 miles (+13,328)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 60,649 miles
- Test number
- 980142326247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,321 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 47,321 miles
- Test number
- 232058635279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V681 LCP
- Does V681 LCP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V681 LCP is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V681 LCP?
- The MOT on V681 LCP is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V681 LCP done?
- V681 LCP was recorded at 108,255 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 2,953 miles a year.
- Has V681 LCP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V681 LCP has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on V681 LCP ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 22 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V681 LCP find?
- V681 LCP passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.
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