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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V705 FSXMOT history

V705 FSX is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 104,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2025.

V705 FSX blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2026
Mileage
104,028 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V705 FSX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V705 FSX was last recorded at 104,028 miles on 5 Aug 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,016 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
2,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,028 miles
  • 2024 – 103,048 miles
  • 2023 – 102,753 miles
  • 2022 – 101,810 miles
  • 2021 – 101,231 miles
  • 2019 – 98,845 miles
  • 2018 – 95,877 miles
  • 2017 – 93,070 miles
  • 2016 – 89,565 miles
  • 2014 – 88,187 miles
  • 2013 – 83,935 miles
  • 2012 – 82,700 miles
  • 2011 – 81,365 miles
  • 2010 – 77,506 miles
  • 2009 – 66,520 miles
  • 2008 – 66,028 miles
  • 2007 – 64,308 miles
  • 2006 – 58,875 miles
  • 2005 – 52,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,028 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lightsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUNDERBODY CORROSION NOT AFFECTING ITS RIGIDITY...Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,028 miles (+12)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    104,028 miles
    Test number
    914416766583
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDERBODY CORROSION NOT AFFECTING ITS RIGIDITY...

  2. Fail104,016 miles (+968)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,016 miles
    Test number
    697347175896
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDERBODY CORROSION NOT AFFECTING ITS RIGIDITY...

  3. Pass103,048 miles (+295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    103,048 miles
    Test number
    226147920348
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass102,753 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    102,753 miles
    Test number
    103620508924
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail102,742 miles (+932)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,742 miles
    Test number
    932918795430
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps need polishing (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,810 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    101,810 miles
    Test number
    241753384900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail101,809 miles (+578)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,809 miles
    Test number
    210818430801
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,231 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    101,231 miles
    Test number
    153086390968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,225 miles (+2,380)12 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,225 miles
    Test number
    428346032307
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering system excessively rough Tight in operation (steering universal joints corroded) (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass98,845 miles (+2,968)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,845 miles
    Test number
    100659254712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,877 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    95,877 miles
    Test number
    408979202591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,876 miles (+2,806)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,876 miles
    Test number
    959204101706
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced No beam image (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass93,070 miles (+102)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    93,070 miles
    Test number
    555888274404
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded various places
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers

  14. Fail92,968 miles (+3,403)3 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,968 miles
    Test number
    654035115745
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass89,565 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,565 miles
    Test number
    662631785475
    • AdvisoryBonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both front rear bushes (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brakes corroded

  16. Fail89,565 miles (+1,378)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,565 miles
    Test number
    657880881067
    • FailureNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both front rear bushes (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brakes corroded

  17. Pass88,187 miles (+4,252)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    88,187 miles
    Test number
    335347874297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass83,935 miles (+1,235)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    83,935 miles
    Test number
    866341783217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,700 miles (+1,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    82,700 miles
    Test number
    788207972215
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass81,365 miles (+3,859)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    81,365 miles
    Test number
    495588871225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,506 miles (+10,986)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    77,506 miles
    Test number
    562857860272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,520 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    66,520 miles
    Test number
    503968079201
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail66,520 miles (+492)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,520 miles
    Test number
    363535579488
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass66,028 miles (+1,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    66,028 miles
    Test number
    642093448392
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass64,308 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    64,308 miles
    Test number
    604974007302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail64,304 miles (+5,429)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,304 miles
    Test number
    534729797296
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass58,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    58,875 miles
    Test number
    770774596251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail58,875 miles (+6,872)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,875 miles
    Test number
    394554596211
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass52,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    52,003 miles
    Test number
    601374095205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V705 FSX

Does V705 FSX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V705 FSX expired on 4 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V705 FSX?
The MOT on V705 FSX expired on 4 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V705 FSX done?
V705 FSX was recorded at 104,028 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2025, an average of 2,629 miles a year.
Has V705 FSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V705 FSX has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V705 FSX 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 V705 FSX find?
V705 FSX passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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