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BMW Z3

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V717 GAUMOT history

V717 GAU is a grey petrol BMW Z3 first used on 15 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 78,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

V717 GAU grey BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
78,058 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V717 GAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V717 GAU was last recorded at 78,058 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 1,349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,709 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,349 miles
Average per year
1,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,058 miles
  • 2025 – 76,709 miles
  • 2024 – 75,037 miles
  • 2023 – 73,502 miles
  • 2022 – 72,060 miles
  • 2021 – 70,302 miles
  • 2020 – 69,075 miles
  • 2019 – 67,770 miles
  • 2018 – 66,220 miles
  • 2017 – 64,811 miles
  • 2016 – 62,855 miles
  • 2015 – 61,184 miles
  • 2014 – 58,799 miles
  • 2013 – 56,228 miles
  • 2012 – 53,244 miles
  • 2011 – 50,233 miles
  • 2010 – 48,355 miles
  • 2009 – 46,398 miles
  • 2008 – 44,486 miles
  • 2007 – 41,292 miles
  • 2006 – 39,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,058 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,058 miles (+1,349)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    78,058 miles
    Test number
    763275769741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,709 miles (+1,672)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    76,709 miles
    Test number
    265935187093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around all 4 jacking points

  3. Pass75,037 miles (+1,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    75,037 miles
    Test number
    928639933307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass73,502 miles (+1,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    73,502 miles
    Test number
    824314457671
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass72,060 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,060 miles
    Test number
    475286492601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail72,054 miles (+1,752)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,054 miles
    Test number
    980254012782
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass70,302 miles (+1,227)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,302 miles
    Test number
    441431293573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,075 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    69,075 miles
    Test number
    777631978571
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail69,072 miles (+1,302)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,072 miles
    Test number
    881377928739
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass67,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,770 miles
    Test number
    850539859642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,770 miles (+1,550)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,770 miles
    Test number
    671750321893
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass66,220 miles (+1,409)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,220 miles
    Test number
    564591604026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,811 miles (+1,956)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    64,811 miles
    Test number
    498239171299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,855 miles (+1,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    62,855 miles
    Test number
    669729162075
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass61,184 miles (+2,385)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,184 miles
    Test number
    332374316099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,799 miles (+2,571)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    58,799 miles
    Test number
    335913434212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,228 miles (+2,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    56,228 miles
    Test number
    155657123256
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass53,244 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    53,244 miles
    Test number
    369617032412
    • NoteRear hand brake noisey

  19. Fail53,244 miles (+3,011)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,244 miles
    Test number
    657616832251
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear hand brake noisey

  20. Pass50,233 miles (+1,878)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,233 miles
    Test number
    185917691067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,355 miles (+1,957)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    48,355 miles
    Test number
    240104400490
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass46,398 miles (+1,912)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    46,398 miles
    Test number
    252704209421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,486 miles
    Test number
    434120008141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,486 miles (+3,194)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,486 miles
    Test number
    854120708157
    • Repaired at testSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass41,292 miles (+1,461)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    41,292 miles
    Test number
    230359107109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,831 miles
    Test number
    214628826487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V717 GAU

Does V717 GAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V717 GAU is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V717 GAU?
The MOT on V717 GAU is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V717 GAU done?
V717 GAU was recorded at 78,058 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 1,886 miles a year.
Has V717 GAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V717 GAU has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on V717 GAU 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 V717 GAU find?
V717 GAU passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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