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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,999 cc

V693 MEVMOT history

V693 MEV is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 167,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2023.

V693 MEV black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2024
Mileage
167,088 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2023
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V693 MEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V693 MEV was last recorded at 167,088 miles on 8 Jun 2023, 364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,724 miles · 25 May 2023
Between the last two tests
364 miles
Average per year
4,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 167,088 miles
  • 2022 – 155,681 miles
  • 2019 – 155,598 miles
  • 2018 – 155,589 miles
  • 2017 – 154,625 miles
  • 2016 – 151,356 miles
  • 2015 – 147,874 miles
  • 2014 – 144,271 miles
  • 2013 – 139,960 miles
  • 2012 – 131,680 miles
  • 2011 – 117,875 miles
  • 2010 – 105,365 miles
  • 2009 – 96,763 miles
  • 2008 – 93,949 miles
  • 2007 – 89,007 miles
  • 2006 – 86,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,088 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,088 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    167,088 miles
    Test number
    876599877604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail166,724 miles (+11,043)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,724 miles
    Test number
    881932084117
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams main beam and dipped beam headlamps are wired incorrectly (4.1.3 (b))

  3. Pass155,681 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    155,681 miles
    Test number
    123769627687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass155,598 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    155,598 miles
    Test number
    979796903966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail155,598 miles (+9)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,598 miles
    Test number
    616809173797
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass155,589 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    155,589 miles
    Test number
    227824616419
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail155,589 miles (+964)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,589 miles
    Test number
    912928762406
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass154,625 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    154,625 miles
    Test number
    724835392061
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail154,625 miles (+3,269)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,625 miles
    Test number
    591290703068
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass151,356 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    151,356 miles
    Test number
    162777636335
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNail in offside front tyre

  11. Fail151,355 miles (+3,481)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,355 miles
    Test number
    250327117240
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNail in offside front tyre

  12. Pass147,874 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    147,874 miles
    Test number
    338737635096
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteRear suspention armes coroded

  13. Fail147,872 miles (+3,601)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,872 miles
    Test number
    497684635053
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteRear suspention armes coroded

  14. Pass144,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    144,271 miles
    Test number
    108296034487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail144,270 miles (+4,310)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,270 miles
    Test number
    137776734056
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass139,960 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    139,960 miles
    Test number
    766163733057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail139,843 miles (+8,163)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,843 miles
    Test number
    376845823022
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass131,680 miles (+13,805)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    131,680 miles
    Test number
    585892242023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass117,875 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    117,875 miles
    Test number
    148589221462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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)

  20. Fail117,875 miles (+12,510)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,875 miles
    Test number
    935949421077
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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)

  21. Pass105,365 miles (+8,602)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    105,365 miles
    Test number
    841651220065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,763 miles (+2,814)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    96,763 miles
    Test number
    500711149048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass93,949 miles (+4,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    93,949 miles
    Test number
    820180918256
    • 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)

  24. Pass89,007 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    89,007 miles
    Test number
    793460397107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail88,921 miles (+2,813)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,921 miles
    Test number
    192681787168
    • FailureNearside Hand operated control valve fractured (3.2.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass86,108 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    86,108 miles
    Test number
    990104616222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail86,105 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,105 miles
    Test number
    342432816258
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about V693 MEV

Does V693 MEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V693 MEV expired on 7 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V693 MEV?
The MOT on V693 MEV expired on 7 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V693 MEV done?
V693 MEV was recorded at 167,088 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2023, an average of 4,805 miles a year.
Has V693 MEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V693 MEV has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2023.
Has the mileage on V693 MEV 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 V693 MEV find?
V693 MEV passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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