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BMW Z3

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V79 HKWMOT history

V79 HKW is a grey petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 65,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

V79 HKW grey BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
65,490 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V79 HKW
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
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V79 HKW was last recorded at 65,490 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,208 miles · 14 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
282 miles
Average per year
1,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,490 miles
  • 2023 – 65,208 miles
  • 2022 – 64,317 miles
  • 2021 – 63,852 miles
  • 2019 – 62,124 miles
  • 2018 – 59,671 miles
  • 2017 – 58,375 miles
  • 2016 – 56,695 miles
  • 2015 – 54,903 miles
  • 2014 – 53,338 miles
  • 2013 – 52,436 miles
  • 2012 – 51,693 miles
  • 2011 – 50,518 miles
  • 2010 – 47,461 miles
  • 2009 – 40,154 miles
  • 2008 – 35,358 miles
  • 2006 – 33,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,490 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,490 miles (+282)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    65,490 miles
    Test number
    997703387034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,208 miles (+891)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    65,208 miles
    Test number
    525775796557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,317 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    64,317 miles
    Test number
    669885191391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,852 miles (+1,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,852 miles
    Test number
    734948376887
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  5. Pass62,124 miles (+2,453)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,124 miles
    Test number
    182133888541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,671 miles (+1,296)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,671 miles
    Test number
    394484385604
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
  7. Pass58,375 miles (+1,680)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    58,375 miles
    Test number
    485980974336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,695 miles (+1,792)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,695 miles
    Test number
    861176543838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,903 miles (+1,565)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,903 miles
    Test number
    825769595013
    • NoteFuel tank slight corrosion on straps
  10. Pass53,338 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,338 miles
    Test number
    206750104416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,436 miles (+743)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,436 miles
    Test number
    519338003118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,693 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,693 miles
    Test number
    245750012440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,518 miles
    Test number
    176503261403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,518 miles1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,518 miles
    Test number
    816133261052
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  15. Fail50,516 miles (+3,055)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,516 miles
    Test number
    588593461096
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass47,461 miles (+7,307)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,461 miles
    Test number
    703038660096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    40,154 miles
    Test number
    961991039263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,154 miles (+1,397)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,154 miles
    Test number
    101260639233
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass38,757 miles (+3,399)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,757 miles
    Test number
    941522659186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,358 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,358 miles
    Test number
    153478848192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,705 miles
    Test number
    522659836123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V79 HKW

Does V79 HKW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V79 HKW expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V79 HKW?
The MOT on V79 HKW expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V79 HKW done?
V79 HKW was recorded at 65,490 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 1,636 miles a year.
Has V79 HKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V79 HKW has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2011.
Has the mileage on V79 HKW 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 HKW find?
V79 HKW passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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