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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,991 cc

V83 DRXMOT history

V83 DRX is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 4 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 69,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

V83 DRX green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
69,703 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V83 DRX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V83 DRX was last recorded at 69,703 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 2,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Feb 2008: 49,389 miles, lower than 49,434 miles on 29 Jan 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
67,411 miles · 6 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2,292 miles
Average per year
1,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,703 miles
  • 2023 – 67,411 miles
  • 2022 – 67,026 miles
  • 2021 – 66,893 miles
  • 2020 – 66,440 miles
  • 2019 – 65,912 miles
  • 2017 – 65,327 miles
  • 2016 – 63,817 miles
  • 2015 – 62,988 miles
  • 2014 – 61,656 miles
  • 2013 – 59,914 miles
  • 2012 – 58,689 miles
  • 2011 – 57,297 miles
  • 2010 – 54,712 miles
  • 2009 – 51,919 miles
  • 2008 – 50,011 miles
  • 2007 – 45,911 miles
  • 2006 – 43,782 miles
  • 2005 – 43,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,703 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,703 miles (+2,292)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    69,703 miles
    Test number
    278047532361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,411 miles (+385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    67,411 miles
    Test number
    416741354391
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/side rear subframe bolt not engaging on locking device

  3. Pass67,026 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    67,026 miles
    Test number
    542053246443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail67,016 miles (+123)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,016 miles
    Test number
    260849653760
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass66,893 miles (+453)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    66,893 miles
    Test number
    667516515477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,440 miles (+528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    66,440 miles
    Test number
    694099420641
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass65,912 miles (+585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    65,912 miles
    Test number
    137990268502
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass65,327 miles (+1,510)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,327 miles
    Test number
    420586230336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    63,817 miles
    Test number
    555634130259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,817 miles (+829)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,817 miles
    Test number
    235226398635
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass62,988 miles (+77)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,988 miles
    Test number
    815070205198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail62,911 miles (+1,255)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,911 miles
    Test number
    119602295407
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass61,656 miles (+1,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    61,656 miles
    Test number
    696935084000
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass59,914 miles (+1,225)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,914 miles
    Test number
    389814193062
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber top mount slightly worn
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inside edge

  15. Pass58,689 miles (+1,392)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    58,689 miles
    Test number
    745495962012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on

  16. Pass57,297 miles (+2,585)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    57,297 miles
    Test number
    266977881071
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

  17. Pass54,712 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    54,712 miles
    Test number
    472397470021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail54,712 miles (+2,793)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,712 miles
    Test number
    493756170064
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass51,919 miles (+1,908)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    51,919 miles
    Test number
    821494889056
    • NoteDetetioration on o/s and n/s rear brake disc
    • NoteO/s rear tyre worn on inner edge to below 1.6mm in places

  20. Pass50,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    50,011 miles
    Test number
    813264098061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,011 miles (+622)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,011 miles
    Test number
    941504098042
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass49,389 miles (-45)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    49,389 miles
    Test number
    181388738027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,434 miles (+3,523)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,434 miles
    Test number
    861839128084
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass45,911 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    45,911 miles
    Test number
    754470437043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,782 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    43,782 miles
    Test number
    143171546004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,685 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    43,685 miles
    Test number
    931934735316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail43,682 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,682 miles
    Test number
    884052415337
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about V83 DRX

Does V83 DRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V83 DRX is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V83 DRX?
The MOT on V83 DRX is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V83 DRX done?
V83 DRX was recorded at 69,703 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 1,246 miles a year.
Has V83 DRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V83 DRX has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on V83 DRX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Feb 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V83 DRX find?
V83 DRX passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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