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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V69 GDLMOT history

V69 GDL is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 55,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

V69 GDL green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
55,362 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V69 GDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V69 GDL was last recorded at 55,362 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,486 miles · 19 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
876 miles
Average per year
1,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,362 miles
  • 2025 – 54,486 miles
  • 2024 – 51,811 miles
  • 2023 – 50,273 miles
  • 2022 – 48,647 miles
  • 2021 – 47,026 miles
  • 2020 – 45,299 miles
  • 2019 – 42,303 miles
  • 2018 – 39,590 miles
  • 2017 – 37,008 miles
  • 2016 – 34,137 miles
  • 2015 – 30,979 miles
  • 2014 – 28,300 miles
  • 2013 – 26,848 miles
  • 2012 – 24,680 miles
  • 2011 – 23,716 miles
  • 2010 – 22,716 miles
  • 2009 – 21,431 miles
  • 2008 – 19,884 miles
  • 2007 – 18,096 miles
  • 2006 – 16,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,362 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,362 miles (+876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    55,362 miles
    Test number
    874767497014
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass54,486 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    54,486 miles
    Test number
    362960912017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail54,486 miles (+2,675)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,486 miles
    Test number
    689672178107
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass51,811 miles (+1,538)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    51,811 miles
    Test number
    553569940648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,273 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    50,273 miles
    Test number
    982263019453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail50,273 miles (+1,626)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,273 miles
    Test number
    438252108940
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass48,647 miles (+1,621)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    48,647 miles
    Test number
    431828866701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass47,026 miles (+1,727)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    47,026 miles
    Test number
    390053618074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,299 miles (+2,996)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    45,299 miles
    Test number
    345456618871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,303 miles (+2,713)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,303 miles
    Test number
    240754300371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    39,590 miles
    Test number
    750030067866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,590 miles (+2,582)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,590 miles
    Test number
    326216776048
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  13. Pass37,008 miles (+2,871)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    37,008 miles
    Test number
    781382869875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,137 miles (+3,158)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    34,137 miles
    Test number
    579877156768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,979 miles (+2,679)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    30,979 miles
    Test number
    768524401304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    28,300 miles
    Test number
    275970044204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,300 miles (+1,452)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,300 miles
    Test number
    579390944235
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass26,848 miles (+2,168)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,848 miles
    Test number
    828681633218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,680 miles (+964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    24,680 miles
    Test number
    737778132292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass23,716 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    23,716 miles
    Test number
    217387421247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,716 miles (+1,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    22,716 miles
    Test number
    724983640249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass21,431 miles (+1,547)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,431 miles
    Test number
    820719429200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,884 miles (+1,788)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    19,884 miles
    Test number
    790821138210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,096 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    18,096 miles
    Test number
    892562447285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,090 miles (+1,560)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,090 miles
    Test number
    350571947458
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  26. Pass16,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    16,530 miles
    Test number
    530269116292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V69 GDL

Does V69 GDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V69 GDL is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V69 GDL?
The MOT on V69 GDL is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V69 GDL done?
V69 GDL was recorded at 55,362 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 1,946 miles a year.
Has V69 GDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V69 GDL has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V69 GDL 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 V69 GDL find?
V69 GDL passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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