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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V690 FGVMOT history

V690 FGV is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 29 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 89,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

V690 FGV black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
89,167 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V690 FGV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V690 FGV was last recorded at 89,167 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 1,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,036 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,131 miles
Average per year
1,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,167 miles
  • 2024 – 88,036 miles
  • 2020 – 87,716 miles
  • 2019 – 85,441 miles
  • 2018 – 80,349 miles
  • 2017 – 80,283 miles
  • 2014 – 78,940 miles
  • 2011 – 78,892 miles
  • 2010 – 73,148 miles
  • 2009 – 66,843 miles
  • 2008 – 62,523 miles
  • 2007 – 61,088 miles
  • 2006 – 59,255 miles
  • 2005 – 51,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,167 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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,167 miles (+1,131)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    89,167 miles
    Test number
    138790377045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,036 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    88,036 miles
    Test number
    922417201011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail88,033 miles (+317)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,033 miles
    Test number
    175181282928
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass87,716 miles (+2,275)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,716 miles
    Test number
    853647023794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,441 miles
    Test number
    323876737345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,441 miles (+5,092)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,441 miles
    Test number
    932285399833
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass80,349 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,349 miles
    Test number
    166276911647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,283 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,283 miles
    Test number
    452239775475
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail80,278 miles (+1,338)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,278 miles
    Test number
    620681450361
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass78,940 miles (+48)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    78,940 miles
    Test number
    898336904130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyre cracks in tread

  11. Pass78,892 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    78,892 miles
    Test number
    449220801417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNear side hand brake outter cable coroded

  12. Fail78,892 miles (+5,744)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,892 miles
    Test number
    739058991276
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNear side hand brake outter cable coroded

  13. Pass73,148 miles (+6,305)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    73,148 miles
    Test number
    371281700360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,843 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    66,843 miles
    Test number
    434532509399
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail66,843 miles (+4,320)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,843 miles
    Test number
    230290909352
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass62,523 miles (+1,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    62,523 miles
    Test number
    140904908340
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass61,088 miles (+1,833)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    61,088 miles
    Test number
    114688897231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass59,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    59,255 miles
    Test number
    641305976292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,255 miles (+7,285)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,255 miles
    Test number
    951235576229
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

  20. Pass51,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    51,970 miles
    Test number
    361989375401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V690 FGV

Does V690 FGV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V690 FGV expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V690 FGV?
The MOT on V690 FGV expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V690 FGV done?
V690 FGV was recorded at 89,167 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 1,858 miles a year.
Has V690 FGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V690 FGV has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V690 FGV 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 V690 FGV find?
V690 FGV passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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