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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

V6 AYRMOT history

V6 AYR is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 71,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2026.

V6 AYR silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
71,179 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 AYR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 AYR was last recorded at 71,179 miles on 6 Apr 2026, 506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,673 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
506 miles
Average per year
1,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,179 miles
  • 2025 – 70,673 miles
  • 2024 – 70,305 miles
  • 2023 – 69,929 miles
  • 2022 – 68,752 miles
  • 2021 – 68,171 miles
  • 2019 – 66,981 miles
  • 2018 – 66,235 miles
  • 2017 – 61,983 miles
  • 2016 – 61,919 miles
  • 2015 – 61,279 miles
  • 2014 – 60,361 miles
  • 2013 – 59,045 miles
  • 2012 – 56,144 miles
  • 2011 – 52,803 miles
  • 2010 – 51,513 miles
  • 2009 – 49,395 miles
  • 2008 – 47,928 miles
  • 2007 – 44,985 miles
  • 2006 – 43,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,179 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily corroded

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, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,179 miles (+506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    71,179 miles
    Test number
    763720351381
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily corroded

  2. Pass70,673 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    70,673 miles
    Test number
    152281312427
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

  3. Fail70,673 miles (+368)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,673 miles
    Test number
    120957334336
    • MajorNearside Front Brake locking device ineffective pin (1.1.21 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

  4. Pass70,305 miles (+376)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    70,305 miles
    Test number
    454635982006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to properly inspect sills due to plastic skirts

  5. Pass69,929 miles (+1,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    69,929 miles
    Test number
    106066972599
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

  6. Pass68,752 miles (+581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,752 miles
    Test number
    898850309158
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass68,171 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,171 miles
    Test number
    487619193402
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail68,171 miles (+1,190)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,171 miles
    Test number
    958567401245
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass66,981 miles (+746)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,981 miles
    Test number
    873779364598
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  10. Pass66,235 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,235 miles
    Test number
    475365062112
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Fail66,225 miles (+4,242)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,225 miles
    Test number
    823360556800
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass61,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,983 miles
    Test number
    423293594962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. FailMileage not read4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    777018644149
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  14. Fail61,919 miles (+640)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,919 miles
    Test number
    501232247338
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryBoth cover sill corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion of all steering and suspension components
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive support plate (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass61,279 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    61,279 miles
    Test number
    540661387088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake sticking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing holed
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre sidewalls cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded
    • AdvisoryFront pipe bracket broken

  16. Fail61,279 miles (+918)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,279 miles
    Test number
    715299919828
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake sticking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing holed
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre sidewalls cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded
    • AdvisoryFront pipe bracket broken

  17. Pass60,361 miles (+1,316)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,361 miles
    Test number
    348868404173
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyre sidewalls cracking
    • NoteFront pipe bracket broken
    • NoteSills corroded

  18. Pass59,045 miles (+10)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,045 miles
    Test number
    798618093023
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail59,035 miles (+2,891)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,035 miles
    Test number
    465952693058
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass56,144 miles (+3,341)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,144 miles
    Test number
    988871912111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,803 miles (+1,290)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    52,803 miles
    Test number
    735597791067
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear discs slightly pitted

  22. Pass51,513 miles (+2,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,513 miles
    Test number
    190256300152
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass49,395 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,395 miles
    Test number
    551034719160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,928 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,928 miles
    Test number
    110369318194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail47,843 miles (+2,858)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,843 miles
    Test number
    894682418114
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass44,985 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    44,985 miles
    Test number
    723023027152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail44,837 miles (+1,798)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,837 miles
    Test number
    280297107123
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass43,039 miles (+638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    43,039 miles
    Test number
    264223126435
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Fail42,401 miles2 dangerous5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,401 miles
    Test number
    544310716184
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about V6 AYR

Does V6 AYR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 AYR is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 AYR?
The MOT on V6 AYR is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 AYR done?
V6 AYR was recorded at 71,179 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2026, an average of 1,442 miles a year.
Has V6 AYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 AYR has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V6 AYR 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 V6 AYR find?
V6 AYR passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: underside of vehicle heavily corroded.

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