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BMW Z3

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

V689 DPJMOT history

V689 DPJ is a grey petrol BMW Z3 first used on 25 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 53,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

V689 DPJ grey BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
53,270 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V689 DPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
25 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V689 DPJ was last recorded at 53,270 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,092 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
178 miles
Average per year
728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,270 miles
  • 2025 – 53,092 miles
  • 2024 – 52,907 miles
  • 2023 – 52,718 miles
  • 2022 – 52,426 miles
  • 2021 – 52,037 miles
  • 2020 – 51,520 miles
  • 2019 – 51,100 miles
  • 2018 – 50,801 miles
  • 2017 – 50,735 miles
  • 2016 – 50,431 miles
  • 2015 – 50,068 miles
  • 2014 – 49,931 miles
  • 2013 – 49,417 miles
  • 2012 – 47,812 miles
  • 2011 – 46,871 miles
  • 2010 – 45,958 miles
  • 2009 – 44,967 miles
  • 2008 – 42,366 miles
  • 2007 – 41,905 miles
  • 2006 – 38,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,270 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass53,270 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    53,270 miles
    Test number
    647647906681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,092 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    53,092 miles
    Test number
    475228739058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,907 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    52,907 miles
    Test number
    598630890901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,718 miles (+292)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    52,718 miles
    Test number
    376477175687
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated All (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe corroded

  5. Pass52,426 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    52,426 miles
    Test number
    339993243665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,037 miles (+517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    52,037 miles
    Test number
    722763485134
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  7. Pass51,520 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    51,520 miles
    Test number
    241722884390
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking and deflated

  8. Fail51,520 miles (+420)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,520 miles
    Test number
    266977155330
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking and deflated

  9. Pass51,100 miles (+299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    51,100 miles
    Test number
    185362067268
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing in tread

  10. Pass50,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    50,801 miles
    Test number
    342818714963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,801 miles (+66)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,801 miles
    Test number
    615907877202
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) likely to be misread damaged (6.3.4b)

  12. Pass50,735 miles (+304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    50,735 miles
    Test number
    403715874469
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers barely efficient

  13. Pass50,431 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    50,431 miles
    Test number
    106634493039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,423 miles (+355)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,423 miles
    Test number
    238933057390
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass50,068 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    50,068 miles
    Test number
    638897525005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail50,065 miles (+134)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,065 miles
    Test number
    996706325061
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass49,931 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,931 miles
    Test number
    505844164001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,417 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,417 miles
    Test number
    588172033096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail49,410 miles (+1,598)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,410 miles
    Test number
    559965423031
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass47,812 miles (+941)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    47,812 miles
    Test number
    328611332032
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking

  21. Pass46,871 miles (+913)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    46,871 miles
    Test number
    367072921012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,958 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,958 miles
    Test number
    260352420017
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  23. Pass45,958 miles (+991)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    45,958 miles
    Test number
    570742320093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,967 miles (+2,601)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    44,967 miles
    Test number
    613854129063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,366 miles (+461)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    42,366 miles
    Test number
    154156628408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,905 miles (+3,194)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    41,905 miles
    Test number
    642004427001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,711 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    38,711 miles
    Test number
    104654326076
    • NoteFRONT B RAKE PADS LOW

Questions about V689 DPJ

Does V689 DPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V689 DPJ is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V689 DPJ?
The MOT on V689 DPJ is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V689 DPJ done?
V689 DPJ was recorded at 53,270 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 728 miles a year.
Has V689 DPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V689 DPJ has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on V689 DPJ 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 V689 DPJ find?
V689 DPJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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