
BMW Z3
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc
V85 EGCMOT history
V85 EGC is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 67,854 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 67,854 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,152 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V85 EGC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V85 EGC was last recorded at 67,854 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 67,815 miles · 6 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 39 miles
- Average per year
- 1,152 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 67,854 miles
- 2024 – 67,815 miles
- 2023 – 67,670 miles
- 2022 – 67,281 miles
- 2021 – 67,031 miles
- 2020 – 67,000 miles
- 2019 – 66,088 miles
- 2018 – 65,394 miles
- 2017 – 64,432 miles
- 2016 – 62,940 miles
- 2015 – 58,974 miles
- 2014 – 57,969 miles
- 2013 – 57,030 miles
- 2012 – 55,394 miles
- 2011 – 54,259 miles
- 2010 – 52,993 miles
- 2009 – 50,979 miles
- 2008 – 49,127 miles
- 2007 – 47,771 miles
- 2006 – 46,044 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner knuckle joint at steering rack has play developing
- AdvisoryRear exhaust has a temporary repair
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear brake disc discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass67,854 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 67,854 miles
- Test number
- 961087650554
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner knuckle joint at steering rack has play developing
- AdvisoryRear exhaust has a temporary repair
FailMileage not read1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 623297786510
- MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner knuckle joint at steering rack has play developing
- AdvisoryRear exhaust has a temporary repair
Pass67,815 miles (+145)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 67,815 miles
- Test number
- 823242347476
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass67,670 miles (+389)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 67,670 miles
- Test number
- 716534194736
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive geabox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass67,281 miles (+250)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 67,281 miles
- Test number
- 602393736537
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass67,031 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 67,031 miles
- Test number
- 480386540842
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail67,031 miles (+31)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,031 miles
- Test number
- 278165396506
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass67,000 miles (+912)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 67,000 miles
- Test number
- 821886775189
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust system has been repaired/corroded
Pass66,088 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 66,088 miles
- Test number
- 618046125702
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,084 miles (+690)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,084 miles
- Test number
- 696767861105
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Pass65,394 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 65,394 miles
- Test number
- 311178416031
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc discoloured
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail65,394 miles (+962)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,394 miles
- Test number
- 734040143408
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc discoloured
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass64,432 miles (+1,492)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 64,432 miles
- Test number
- 965129502290
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc discoloured
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass62,940 miles (+3,966)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 62,940 miles
- Test number
- 334290240034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,974 miles (+1,005)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 58,974 miles
- Test number
- 745615137922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,969 miles (+939)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 57,969 miles
- Test number
- 599882044384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,030 miles (+1,636)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 57,030 miles
- Test number
- 379563233391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,394 miles (+1,135)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 55,394 miles
- Test number
- 676778232332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,259 miles (+1,266)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 54,259 miles
- Test number
- 677062621371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,993 miles (+2,014)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 52,993 miles
- Test number
- 552157430370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,979 miles (+1,852)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 50,979 miles
- Test number
- 244737739332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,127 miles (+1,356)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 49,127 miles
- Test number
- 170575448379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,771 miles (+1,727)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 47,771 miles
- Test number
- 282317847381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,044 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 46,044 miles
- Test number
- 694465636344
- NoteAll brake discs suffering from lack of use,resulting in some rust on edges.
Questions about V85 EGC
- Does V85 EGC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V85 EGC is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V85 EGC?
- The MOT on V85 EGC is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V85 EGC done?
- V85 EGC was recorded at 67,854 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 1,152 miles a year.
- Has V85 EGC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V85 EGC has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on V85 EGC 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 V85 EGC find?
- V85 EGC passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front inner knuckle joint at steering rack has play developing; rear exhaust has a temporary repair.
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