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BMW Z3

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V79 DPLMOT history

V79 DPL is a grey petrol BMW Z3 first used on 8 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 64,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

V79 DPL grey BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
64,369 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V79 DPL
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
8 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V79 DPL was last recorded at 64,369 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,008 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
361 miles
Average per year
1,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,369 miles
  • 2024 – 64,008 miles
  • 2019 – 63,771 miles
  • 2018 – 63,732 miles
  • 2017 – 63,620 miles
  • 2016 – 62,826 miles
  • 2015 – 62,270 miles
  • 2013 – 57,877 miles
  • 2012 – 55,021 miles
  • 2011 – 51,328 miles
  • 2009 – 48,088 miles
  • 2008 – 42,642 miles
  • 2007 – 38,239 miles
  • 2006 – 35,410 miles
  • 2005 – 30,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,369 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside indicator tell tail light is not working but still has audible warning
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front jacking points are heavily corroded as well as strong corrosion to underbody
  • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal is deteriorated

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,369 miles (+361)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    64,369 miles
    Test number
    943324364569
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside indicator tell tail light is not working but still has audible warning
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front jacking points are heavily corroded as well as strong corrosion to underbody
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal is deteriorated

  2. Pass64,008 miles (+19)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    64,008 miles
    Test number
    720920660503
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underbody
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat has slight movement
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is deteriorated

  3. Fail63,989 miles (+218)12 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,989 miles
    Test number
    627897533831
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear suspension components heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass63,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,771 miles
    Test number
    865935373827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail63,762 miles (+30)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,762 miles
    Test number
    577690083854
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass63,732 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    63,732 miles
    Test number
    894014327882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail63,722 miles (+102)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,722 miles
    Test number
    846483219708
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  8. Pass63,620 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,620 miles
    Test number
    798971292831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail63,618 miles (+792)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,618 miles
    Test number
    622710450371
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  10. Pass62,826 miles (+556)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,826 miles
    Test number
    792227763371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,270 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,270 miles
    Test number
    259992555403
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail62,258 miles (+4,381)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,258 miles
    Test number
    217422825463
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass57,877 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,877 miles
    Test number
    389905393074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail57,877 miles (+2,856)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,877 miles
    Test number
    837955893001
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass55,021 miles (+3,693)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,021 miles
    Test number
    927352282017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass51,328 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,328 miles
    Test number
    229259481084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,253 miles (+3,165)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,253 miles
    Test number
    778517381012
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass48,088 miles (+5,446)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    48,088 miles
    Test number
    152113399237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,642 miles (+4,403)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,642 miles
    Test number
    272494888279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads look low but not clearly visible
    • NoteRear coil springs corroding

  20. Fail38,239 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,239 miles
    Test number
    351153887232
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass38,239 miles (+2,829)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    38,239 miles
    Test number
    944063787220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,410 miles (+5,336)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,410 miles
    Test number
    164121256244
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass30,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    30,074 miles
    Test number
    590072355297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail30,074 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,074 miles
    Test number
    944112255270
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about V79 DPL

Does V79 DPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V79 DPL is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V79 DPL?
The MOT on V79 DPL is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V79 DPL done?
V79 DPL was recorded at 64,369 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 1,700 miles a year.
Has V79 DPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V79 DPL has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V79 DPL 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 V79 DPL find?
V79 DPL passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 12 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 9 more.

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