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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V688 GAUMOT history

V688 GAU is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 80,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

V688 GAU red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
80,402 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V688 GAU
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
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V688 GAU was last recorded at 80,402 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
80,395 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
1,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,402 miles
  • 2025 – 80,395 miles
  • 2024 – 80,383 miles
  • 2023 – 80,371 miles
  • 2022 – 80,264 miles
  • 2021 – 80,114 miles
  • 2020 – 80,093 miles
  • 2019 – 80,083 miles
  • 2018 – 80,040 miles
  • 2017 – 80,005 miles
  • 2016 – 79,947 miles
  • 2015 – 79,849 miles
  • 2014 – 79,742 miles
  • 2013 – 79,523 miles
  • 2012 – 76,706 miles
  • 2011 – 72,651 miles
  • 2010 – 65,371 miles
  • 2009 – 60,912 miles
  • 2007 – 57,719 miles
  • 2006 – 57,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,402 miles
  • AdvisoryParking brake performance low

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,402 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    80,402 miles
    Test number
    175520804422
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance low

  2. Pass80,395 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    80,395 miles
    Test number
    905792160131
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake performance just met

  3. Pass80,383 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    80,383 miles
    Test number
    521723813860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,371 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    80,371 miles
    Test number
    629041405719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,264 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    80,264 miles
    Test number
    542242523937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,114 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    80,114 miles
    Test number
    123100458419
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance 18% minimum requirement 16%

  7. Pass80,093 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    80,093 miles
    Test number
    963713682506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,083 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,083 miles
    Test number
    801727915664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,040 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    80,040 miles
    Test number
    135058846565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,005 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    80,005 miles
    Test number
    718726565210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,947 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    79,947 miles
    Test number
    600457438043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,849 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    79,849 miles
    Test number
    306253786963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,742 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    79,742 miles
    Test number
    149017244341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,523 miles (+398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    79,523 miles
    Test number
    426030543326
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass79,125 miles (+2,419)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    79,125 miles
    Test number
    208914303077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,706 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    76,706 miles
    Test number
    907555742150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise rear handbrake service.
    • NoteAir bag light on.
    • NoteO/S/F brake starting to bind.

  17. Fail76,706 miles (+4,055)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,706 miles
    Test number
    936585542166
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise rear handbrake service.
    • NoteAir bag light on.
    • NoteO/S/F brake starting to bind.

  18. Pass72,651 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    72,651 miles
    Test number
    765137941195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise front brake disc,s are worn and slightly pitted
    • NoteAdvise rear brake disc,s are worn

  19. Fail72,651 miles (+7,280)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,651 miles
    Test number
    747647141164
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise front brake disc,s are worn and slightly pitted
    • NoteAdvise rear brake disc,s are worn

  20. Pass65,371 miles (+4,459)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    65,371 miles
    Test number
    774555020131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear parking brake slightly low effort

  21. Pass60,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    60,912 miles
    Test number
    711044449008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,909 miles (+3,190)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,909 miles
    Test number
    820424549035
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

  23. Pass57,719 miles (+99)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    57,719 miles
    Test number
    181924137309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass57,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    57,620 miles
    Test number
    762399696111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V688 GAU

Does V688 GAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V688 GAU is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V688 GAU?
The MOT on V688 GAU is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V688 GAU done?
V688 GAU was recorded at 80,402 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 1,129 miles a year.
Has V688 GAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V688 GAU has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2012.
Has the mileage on V688 GAU 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 V688 GAU find?
V688 GAU passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: parking brake performance low.

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