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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V707 ELFMOT history

V707 ELF is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 107,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

V707 ELF green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
107,861 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V707 ELF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V707 ELF was last recorded at 107,861 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,584 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
277 miles
Average per year
2,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,861 miles
  • 2025 – 107,584 miles
  • 2024 – 104,020 miles
  • 2023 – 101,555 miles
  • 2022 – 99,333 miles
  • 2021 – 96,923 miles
  • 2020 – 94,971 miles
  • 2019 – 93,745 miles
  • 2018 – 92,913 miles
  • 2017 – 92,323 miles
  • 2016 – 91,988 miles
  • 2015 – 91,380 miles
  • 2014 – 90,552 miles
  • 2013 – 89,899 miles
  • 2012 – 85,237 miles
  • 2011 – 72,974 miles
  • 2010 – 68,020 miles
  • 2009 – 63,453 miles
  • 2007 – 59,287 miles
  • 2006 – 55,413 miles
  • 2005 – 50,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,861 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective x1 (6.1.2 (a))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,861 miles (+277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    107,861 miles
    Test number
    770162590650
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective x1 (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass107,584 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    107,584 miles
    Test number
    466855496210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail107,579 miles (+3,559)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,579 miles
    Test number
    384806450341
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass104,020 miles (+2,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    104,020 miles
    Test number
    112299228664
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass101,555 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    101,555 miles
    Test number
    104431151255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail101,554 miles (+2,221)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,554 miles
    Test number
    608039706719
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass99,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,333 miles
    Test number
    647898708333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail99,333 miles (+2,410)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,333 miles
    Test number
    895699888736
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass96,923 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    96,923 miles
    Test number
    380295260175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail96,923 miles (+1,952)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,923 miles
    Test number
    939330999790
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass94,971 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    94,971 miles
    Test number
    220058132487
    • AdvisoryCentral/rear exhaust getting rusty

  12. Fail94,963 miles (+1,218)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,963 miles
    Test number
    620846021757
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral/rear exhaust getting rusty

  13. Pass93,745 miles (+832)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    93,745 miles
    Test number
    192042182162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,913 miles (+590)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,913 miles
    Test number
    430371681182
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wheel binding

  15. Pass92,323 miles (+335)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    92,323 miles
    Test number
    297699935094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes may need attention, imbalance

  16. Pass91,988 miles (+608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    91,988 miles
    Test number
    308968579968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass91,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,380 miles
    Test number
    909177675089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail91,380 miles (+828)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,380 miles
    Test number
    466707175027
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass90,552 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    90,552 miles
    Test number
    457752994013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Fail90,552 miles (+653)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,552 miles
    Test number
    586032294043
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass89,899 miles (+4,662)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    89,899 miles
    Test number
    187324883086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,237 miles (+12,263)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    85,237 miles
    Test number
    686608922016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,974 miles (+4,954)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    72,974 miles
    Test number
    935850541051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,020 miles (+4,567)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    68,020 miles
    Test number
    711921840014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    63,453 miles
    Test number
    202016409099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail63,453 miles (+4,166)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,453 miles
    Test number
    922216409098
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass59,287 miles (+3,874)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    59,287 miles
    Test number
    120833557370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass55,413 miles (+5,086)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    55,413 miles
    Test number
    890985956342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass50,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    50,327 miles
    Test number
    453926155338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V707 ELF

Does V707 ELF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V707 ELF is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V707 ELF?
The MOT on V707 ELF is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V707 ELF done?
V707 ELF was recorded at 107,861 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 2,861 miles a year.
Has V707 ELF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V707 ELF has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on V707 ELF 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 V707 ELF find?
V707 ELF passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust mounting defective x1.

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