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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.

V85 EGC green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass67,854 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner knuckle joint at steering rack has play developing
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust has a temporary repair

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

    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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. Pass66,088 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,088 miles
    Test number
    618046125702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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)
  14. Pass62,940 miles (+3,966)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    62,940 miles
    Test number
    334290240034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,974 miles (+1,005)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    58,974 miles
    Test number
    745615137922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,969 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    57,969 miles
    Test number
    599882044384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,030 miles (+1,636)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    57,030 miles
    Test number
    379563233391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,394 miles (+1,135)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    55,394 miles
    Test number
    676778232332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,259 miles (+1,266)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    54,259 miles
    Test number
    677062621371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,993 miles (+2,014)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    52,993 miles
    Test number
    552157430370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,979 miles (+1,852)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    50,979 miles
    Test number
    244737739332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,127 miles (+1,356)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    49,127 miles
    Test number
    170575448379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,771 miles (+1,727)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    47,771 miles
    Test number
    282317847381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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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