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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V75 FGJMOT history

V75 FGJ is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 29 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2025.

V75 FGJ blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2026
Mileage
114,275 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V75 FGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2026
Latest MOT test
15 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V75 FGJ was last recorded at 114,275 miles on 15 May 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,273 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,275 miles
  • 2024 – 110,333 miles
  • 2023 – 108,865 miles
  • 2021 – 106,025 miles
  • 2020 – 103,738 miles
  • 2019 – 101,777 miles
  • 2018 – 98,989 miles
  • 2017 – 95,334 miles
  • 2016 – 91,955 miles
  • 2015 – 86,648 miles
  • 2014 – 80,444 miles
  • 2013 – 76,209 miles
  • 2012 – 72,668 miles
  • 2011 – 67,687 miles
  • 2009 – 65,833 miles
  • 2007 – 58,342 miles
  • 2006 – 52,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,275 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak from engine and rear differential
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass114,275 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    114,275 miles
    Test number
    948748250788
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine and rear differential
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail114,273 miles (+3,940)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,273 miles
    Test number
    122753949275
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills have multiple holes front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear subframe mounting bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil & offside rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass110,333 miles (+1,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    110,333 miles
    Test number
    498532697054
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to underside including suspension
  4. Pass108,865 miles (+2,840)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    108,865 miles
    Test number
    695007297919
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to both sill ends
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to suspension components
  5. Pass106,025 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,025 miles
    Test number
    738753783320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Fail105,995 miles (+2,257)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,995 miles
    Test number
    792164467994
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass103,738 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,738 miles
    Test number
    172166212486
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged rubbed on handbrake cable (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear floors/inner sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive valve cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail103,738 miles (+1,961)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,738 miles
    Test number
    455106418198
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged rubbed on strut and slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged rubbed on handbrake cable (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear floors/inner sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive valve cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass101,777 miles (+2,788)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,777 miles
    Test number
    860055239534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,989 miles (+3,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    98,989 miles
    Test number
    540476045265
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight bind on n/s/f brake
  11. Pass95,334 miles (+3,379)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    95,334 miles
    Test number
    487205774970
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass91,955 miles (+5,307)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    91,955 miles
    Test number
    721059383109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass86,648 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    86,648 miles
    Test number
    238139017479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Fail86,644 miles (+6,200)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,644 miles
    Test number
    182515580025
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass80,444 miles (+4,235)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    80,444 miles
    Test number
    937159414270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,209 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    76,209 miles
    Test number
    375217523115
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre badly perished on inner sidewall
  17. Fail76,202 miles (+3,534)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,202 miles
    Test number
    885507023190
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre badly perished on inner sidewall
  18. Pass72,668 miles (+4,981)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,668 miles
    Test number
    786749252136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass67,687 miles (+1,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    67,687 miles
    Test number
    957927311006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass65,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    65,833 miles
    Test number
    680586349207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,832 miles (+7,490)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,832 miles
    Test number
    363356149280
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  22. Pass58,342 miles (+6,068)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    58,342 miles
    Test number
    661148487188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    52,274 miles
    Test number
    784236386023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,259 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,259 miles
    Test number
    254936286089
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about V75 FGJ

Does V75 FGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V75 FGJ expired on 14 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V75 FGJ?
The MOT on V75 FGJ expired on 14 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V75 FGJ done?
V75 FGJ was recorded at 114,275 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2025, an average of 3,241 miles a year.
Has V75 FGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V75 FGJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V75 FGJ 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 V75 FGJ find?
V75 FGJ passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2025 with 8 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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