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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V68 GMOMOT history

V68 GMO is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 25 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 311,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2022.

V68 GMO blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2023
Mileage
311,255 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2022
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
14,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V68 GMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V68 GMO was last recorded at 311,255 miles on 7 Apr 2022, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
311,249 miles · 5 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
14,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 311,255 miles
  • 2021 – 308,279 miles
  • 2020 – 305,641 miles
  • 2019 – 299,908 miles
  • 2018 – 292,228 miles
  • 2017 – 289,268 miles
  • 2016 – 281,024 miles
  • 2015 – 266,319 miles
  • 2014 – 247,771 miles
  • 2012 – 225,144 miles
  • 2010 – 179,464 miles
  • 2009 – 157,778 miles
  • 2007 – 106,757 miles
  • 2006 – 87,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass311,255 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Brake pipes greased

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Fuel pipes corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass311,255 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    311,255 miles
    Test number
    224281803802
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail311,249 miles (+2,970)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    311,249 miles
    Test number
    823034745493
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass308,279 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    308,279 miles
    Test number
    637326583502
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  4. Fail308,270 miles (+2,629)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    308,270 miles
    Test number
    473852167043
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  5. Pass305,641 miles (+5,733)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    305,641 miles
    Test number
    890036791821
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  6. Pass299,908 miles (+6)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    299,908 miles
    Test number
    918364044625
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryChassis slightly corroding
    • AdvisoryEngine bay slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail299,902 miles (+7,674)3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    299,902 miles
    Test number
    730725586434
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryChassis slightly corroding
    • AdvisoryEngine bay slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass292,228 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    292,228 miles
    Test number
    251096121056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes been greased up
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  9. Fail292,222 miles (+2,954)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    292,222 miles
    Test number
    263297736920
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes been greased up
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  10. Pass289,268 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    289,268 miles
    Test number
    983675308276
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  11. Fail289,265 miles (+8,241)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    289,265 miles
    Test number
    327259917025
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  12. Pass281,024 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    281,024 miles
    Test number
    500380100962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly blowing
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail281,024 miles (+14,705)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    281,024 miles
    Test number
    804033598734
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly blowing
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass266,319 miles (+18,548)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    266,319 miles
    Test number
    909834715037
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f lens slightly broken

  15. Pass247,771 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    247,771 miles
    Test number
    539263214009
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail247,769 miles (+22,625)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,769 miles
    Test number
    776863614073
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass225,144 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    225,144 miles
    Test number
    628025352322
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail225,144 miles (+21,702)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,144 miles
    Test number
    767172752327
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass203,442 miles (+23,978)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    203,442 miles
    Test number
    309473112046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass179,464 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    179,464 miles
    Test number
    822926730353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Fail179,462 miles (+16,832)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,462 miles
    Test number
    630815430361
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass162,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    162,630 miles
    Test number
    772033130039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail162,630 miles (+4,852)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,630 miles
    Test number
    760668620003
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Fail157,778 miles (+19,995)5 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,778 miles
    Test number
    270597109327
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f brake sensor inscure
    • NoteN/s/f spring corroded
    • NoteO/s/f steering knuckle joint has slight play
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

  25. Pass137,783 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    137,783 miles
    Test number
    461360539083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Fail137,783 miles (+31,026)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,783 miles
    Test number
    130900539442
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass106,757 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    106,757 miles
    Test number
    924224007389
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front steering rack has slight play

  28. Fail106,755 miles (+19,546)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,755 miles
    Test number
    133347697267
    • FailureBrake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front steering rack has slight play

  29. Pass87,209 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    87,209 miles
    Test number
    614178516342
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about V68 GMO

Does V68 GMO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V68 GMO expired on 7 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V68 GMO?
The MOT on V68 GMO expired on 7 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V68 GMO done?
V68 GMO was recorded at 311,255 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2022, an average of 14,553 miles a year.
Has V68 GMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V68 GMO has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on V68 GMO 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 GMO find?
V68 GMO passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2022 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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