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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V704 DHGMOT history

V704 DHG is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 22 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 107,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

V704 DHG silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jul 2027
Mileage
107,020 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V704 DHG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V704 DHG was last recorded at 107,020 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 1,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,854 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,166 miles
Average per year
2,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,020 miles
  • 2025 – 105,854 miles
  • 2024 – 104,333 miles
  • 2023 – 101,833 miles
  • 2022 – 98,850 miles
  • 2021 – 97,149 miles
  • 2019 – 94,191 miles
  • 2018 – 87,000 miles
  • 2017 – 81,947 miles
  • 2016 – 76,665 miles
  • 2015 – 74,337 miles
  • 2014 – 73,295 miles
  • 2012 – 68,905 miles
  • 2011 – 65,800 miles
  • 2010 – 65,559 miles
  • 2009 – 60,770 miles
  • 2007 – 60,706 miles
  • 2006 – 52,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,020 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisorySills covers fitted, corroded but non structural

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.

  • Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Sill covers fitted,corroded but non structural

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,020 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    107,020 miles
    Test number
    449702354554
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySills covers fitted, corroded but non structural

  2. Fail107,020 miles (+1,166)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,020 miles
    Test number
    728906744043
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySills covers fitted, corroded but non structural

  3. Pass105,854 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    105,854 miles
    Test number
    890223456876
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted,corroded but non structural

  4. Fail105,845 miles (+1,512)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,845 miles
    Test number
    439789291253
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted,corroded but non structural

  5. Pass104,333 miles (+2,500)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    104,333 miles
    Test number
    959934640551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sill covers corroded but not structurally significant

  6. Pass101,833 miles (+2,983)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    101,833 miles
    Test number
    550101659244
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer bolt on sill corroded
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer bolt on sill corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking up in treads but no ply or cords found
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing inner edge badly and cracking up in treads

  7. Pass98,850 miles (+1,701)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    98,850 miles
    Test number
    410146786481
    • AdvisoryFuel tank supporting strap corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle's suspension lowered

  8. Pass97,149 miles (+2,958)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    97,149 miles
    Test number
    899939003149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,191 miles (+7,191)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,191 miles
    Test number
    942845184290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing inner edges slightly

  10. Pass87,000 miles (+5,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,000 miles
    Test number
    809526165624
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass81,947 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,947 miles
    Test number
    793825654849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,939 miles (+5,274)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,939 miles
    Test number
    479183750628
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass76,665 miles (+2,328)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    76,665 miles
    Test number
    857489322099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,337 miles (+1,042)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    74,337 miles
    Test number
    299563185183
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBrake discs showing slight pitting(been stood)
    • NoteBrake pads staring to get lower
    • NoteFront anti rollbar link bushes slightly deteriorated
    • NoteFront seatbelts slow to re-coil
    • NoteHandbrake slightly stiff
    • NoteRear sare wheel carrier corroded

  15. Pass73,295 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    73,295 miles
    Test number
    877522424131
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail73,295 miles (+4,390)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,295 miles
    Test number
    605438714163
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass68,905 miles (+3,105)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    68,905 miles
    Test number
    425919632492
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWiper blades slightly split

  18. Pass65,800 miles (+5)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,800 miles
    Test number
    158643231357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRevers lights not working
    • NoteSurface corrosion brake discs

  19. Fail65,795 miles (+236)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,795 miles
    Test number
    157812221386
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRevers lights not working
    • NoteSurface corrosion brake discs

  20. Pass65,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    65,559 miles
    Test number
    930998600251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,559 miles (+4,789)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,559 miles
    Test number
    730278100273
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass60,770 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    60,770 miles
    Test number
    811840019291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,706 miles (+7,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    60,706 miles
    Test number
    330129647210
    • 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. Pass52,996 miles (+527)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    52,996 miles
    Test number
    674333996187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    52,469 miles
    Test number
    193414386016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail52,469 miles3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,469 miles
    Test number
    172622086482
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre

Questions about V704 DHG

Does V704 DHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V704 DHG is valid until 4 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V704 DHG?
The MOT on V704 DHG is valid until 4 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V704 DHG done?
V704 DHG was recorded at 107,020 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 2,693 miles a year.
Has V704 DHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V704 DHG has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V704 DHG 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 V704 DHG find?
V704 DHG passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 10 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 7 more.

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