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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc

V6 JVMMOT history

V6 JVM is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 25 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 64,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

V6 JVM black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
64,176 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 JVM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
25 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 JVM was last recorded at 64,176 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 1,134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,042 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,134 miles
Average per year
1,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,176 miles
  • 2025 – 63,042 miles
  • 2022 – 63,040 miles
  • 2021 – 62,960 miles
  • 2020 – 62,842 miles
  • 2019 – 62,378 miles
  • 2018 – 61,981 miles
  • 2017 – 61,370 miles
  • 2015 – 58,752 miles
  • 2014 – 52,800 miles
  • 2013 – 46,359 miles
  • 2012 – 43,942 miles
  • 2011 – 42,794 miles
  • 2009 – 42,731 miles
  • 2008 – 41,349 miles
  • 2006 – 41,294 miles
  • 2005 – 33,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,176 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reactor bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reactor bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,176 miles (+1,134)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    64,176 miles
    Test number
    735519309295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reactor bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reactor bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass63,042 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    63,042 miles
    Test number
    598038052891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reactor unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reactor unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass63,040 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    63,040 miles
    Test number
    335375157636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,960 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    62,960 miles
    Test number
    927979783559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,842 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    62,842 miles
    Test number
    655300607585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,378 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,378 miles
    Test number
    721160294806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,981 miles (+611)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,981 miles
    Test number
    774744677702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,370 miles (+2,618)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    61,370 miles
    Test number
    340656495466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,752 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    58,752 miles
    Test number
    926016796013
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers damp
    • AdvisoryN/S handbrake performance poor in comparison to O/S performance
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre on legal limit
    • AdvisoryTyres slightly perished all round

  10. Fail58,752 miles (+5,952)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,752 miles
    Test number
    597070743053
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers damp
    • AdvisoryN/S handbrake performance poor in comparison to O/S performance
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre on legal limit
    • AdvisoryTyres slightly perished all round

  11. Pass52,800 miles (+6,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    52,800 miles
    Test number
    367787384490
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass46,359 miles (+2,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    46,359 miles
    Test number
    355788483298
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass43,942 miles (+1,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    43,942 miles
    Test number
    825845282217
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass42,794 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    42,794 miles
    Test number
    379080791248
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass42,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    42,731 miles
    Test number
    900636139296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,731 miles (+1,382)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,731 miles
    Test number
    333933439279
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass41,349 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,349 miles
    Test number
    583459348131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    41,294 miles
    Test number
    384255756375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,294 miles (+7,692)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,294 miles
    Test number
    711335856380
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass33,602 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    33,602 miles
    Test number
    343244605317
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail33,602 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,602 miles
    Test number
    804254005367
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V6 JVM

Does V6 JVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 JVM is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 JVM?
The MOT on V6 JVM is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 JVM done?
V6 JVM was recorded at 64,176 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 1,477 miles a year.
Has V6 JVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 JVM has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on V6 JVM 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 JVM find?
V6 JVM passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reactor bush unbonded; offside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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