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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V68 EGFMOT history

V68 EGF is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 150,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

V68 EGF silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
150,000 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V68 EGF
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
2 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V68 EGF was last recorded at 150,000 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,000 miles · 17 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,000 miles
  • 2025 – 144,017 miles
  • 2024 – 138,626 miles
  • 2023 – 133,717 miles
  • 2022 – 128,605 miles
  • 2020 – 124,592 miles
  • 2019 – 118,580 miles
  • 2018 – 108,212 miles
  • 2017 – 103,754 miles
  • 2016 – 98,675 miles
  • 2015 – 92,968 miles
  • 2013 – 87,459 miles
  • 2012 – 83,196 miles
  • 2011 – 78,847 miles
  • 2010 – 73,908 miles
  • 2009 – 67,451 miles
  • 2008 – 59,360 miles
  • 2007 – 54,454 miles
  • 2006 – 52,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,000 miles
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box deteriorated
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,000 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    150,000 miles
    Test number
    887708873697
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail150,000 miles (+5,983)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,000 miles
    Test number
    866077975069
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,017 miles (+5,391)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    144,017 miles
    Test number
    386075114063
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll jack point and sill's surface corrosion Sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass138,626 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    138,626 miles
    Test number
    955854747385
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll jack point surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail138,625 miles (+4,908)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,625 miles
    Test number
    964194627646
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll jack point surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass133,717 miles (+5,112)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    133,717 miles
    Test number
    855048221564
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All hose's (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipe's (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass128,605 miles (+4,013)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    128,605 miles
    Test number
    483955372705
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass124,592 miles (+6,012)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    124,592 miles
    Test number
    828461086551
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroded

  9. Pass118,580 miles (+10,368)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,580 miles
    Test number
    984831697683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,212 miles (+4,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    108,212 miles
    Test number
    657680161628
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate Obscured by tape at time of test (5.4.2)

  11. Pass103,754 miles (+5,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    103,754 miles
    Test number
    943993146835
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass98,675 miles (+5,707)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    98,675 miles
    Test number
    411535896130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,968 miles (+5,509)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    92,968 miles
    Test number
    235930745093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWipers poor performance

  14. Pass87,459 miles (+4,263)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    87,459 miles
    Test number
    127506053216
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear hanger/mount not surporting the exhaust but not affecting security of the system

  15. Pass83,196 miles (+4,349)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    83,196 miles
    Test number
    479336132235
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass78,847 miles (+4,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    78,847 miles
    Test number
    139415031247
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  17. Pass73,908 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    73,908 miles
    Test number
    430146530271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,905 miles (+6,454)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,905 miles
    Test number
    334815130237
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteAll steel brake pipes need to be cleaned and greased

  19. Pass67,451 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    67,451 miles
    Test number
    973746239200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,434 miles (+8,074)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,434 miles
    Test number
    803673339253
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  21. Pass59,360 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    59,360 miles
    Test number
    390555328435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail59,360 miles (+4,906)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,360 miles
    Test number
    494725128291
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass54,454 miles (+1,721)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    54,454 miles
    Test number
    932580947212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,733 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    52,733 miles
    Test number
    314973316487
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  25. Fail52,733 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,733 miles
    Test number
    902183416213
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

Questions about V68 EGF

Does V68 EGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V68 EGF is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V68 EGF?
The MOT on V68 EGF is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V68 EGF done?
V68 EGF was recorded at 150,000 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 4,996 miles a year.
Has V68 EGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V68 EGF has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V68 EGF 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 V68 EGF find?
V68 EGF passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: centre exhaust box deteriorated; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 2 more.

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