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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V73 GMOMOT history

V73 GMO is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2023 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 125,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2022.

V73 GMO blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2023
Mileage
125,240 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2022
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V73 GMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V73 GMO was last recorded at 125,240 miles on 5 Aug 2022, 476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,764 miles · 5 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
476 miles
Average per year
2,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 125,240 miles
  • 2021 – 124,764 miles
  • 2020 – 124,286 miles
  • 2019 – 123,434 miles
  • 2018 – 122,755 miles
  • 2017 – 121,019 miles
  • 2016 – 114,364 miles
  • 2015 – 112,372 miles
  • 2014 – 107,463 miles
  • 2013 – 103,530 miles
  • 2012 – 101,192 miles
  • 2011 – 98,450 miles
  • 2010 – 94,431 miles
  • 2009 – 88,522 miles
  • 2008 – 87,988 miles
  • 2007 – 85,232 miles
  • 2006 – 80,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,240 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,240 miles (+476)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    125,240 miles
    Test number
    599062874129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  2. Pass124,764 miles (+478)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    124,764 miles
    Test number
    600261195011
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded

  3. Pass124,286 miles (+852)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    124,286 miles
    Test number
    774877093921
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass123,434 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    123,434 miles
    Test number
    625420507838
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail123,434 miles (+679)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,434 miles
    Test number
    775063417943
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,755 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    122,755 miles
    Test number
    267558801309
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryRear outer sills rusty

  7. Fail122,755 miles (+1,736)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,755 miles
    Test number
    138412507731
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryRear outer sills rusty

  8. Pass121,019 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    121,019 miles
    Test number
    295975905036
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail121,019 miles (+6,655)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,019 miles
    Test number
    648792632078
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass114,364 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    114,364 miles
    Test number
    772505692586
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail114,352 miles (+1,980)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,352 miles
    Test number
    917983323117
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass112,372 miles (+4,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    112,372 miles
    Test number
    779426815207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass107,463 miles (+3,933)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    107,463 miles
    Test number
    955498714235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,530 miles (+2,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    103,530 miles
    Test number
    729186003211
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass101,192 miles (+2,742)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    101,192 miles
    Test number
    525858702271
    • NoteAir bag light on

  16. Pass98,450 miles (+4,019)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    98,450 miles
    Test number
    278797201221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,431 miles (+5,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    94,431 miles
    Test number
    170808500214
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass88,522 miles (+534)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    88,522 miles
    Test number
    382925919491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,988 miles (+2,756)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    87,988 miles
    Test number
    282023548457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,232 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    85,232 miles
    Test number
    810831797228
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail85,232 miles (+25)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,232 miles
    Test number
    841228287251
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  22. Pass85,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    85,207 miles
    Test number
    262226037297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail85,207 miles (+4,921)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,207 miles
    Test number
    392364737406
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll brake discs pitted
    • NoteWater leak from lower rad area

  24. Pass80,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    80,286 miles
    Test number
    434040436242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V73 GMO

Does V73 GMO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V73 GMO expired on 12 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V73 GMO?
The MOT on V73 GMO expired on 12 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V73 GMO done?
V73 GMO was recorded at 125,240 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2022, an average of 2,816 miles a year.
Has V73 GMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V73 GMO has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on V73 GMO 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 V73 GMO find?
V73 GMO passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2022 with 10 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 7 more.

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