BMW Z3
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc
V85 FMRMOT history
V85 FMR is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 7 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,100 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 126,100 mi
- At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 22 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,327 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V85 FMR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 7 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V85 FMR was last recorded at 126,100 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Sept 2007: 69,861 miles, lower than 105,666 miles on 13 Sept 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 125,968 miles · 29 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 132 miles
- Average per year
- 1,327 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,100 miles
- 2025 – 125,968 miles
- 2024 – 125,680 miles
- 2023 – 125,491 miles
- 2021 – 125,193 miles
- 2020 – 125,131 miles
- 2019 – 124,817 miles
- 2018 – 124,511 miles
- 2017 – 124,178 miles
- 2016 – 123,539 miles
- 2015 – 122,088 miles
- 2014 – 121,555 miles
- 2013 – 120,691 miles
- 2012 – 117,393 miles
- 2011 – 114,620 miles
- 2010 – 112,690 miles
- 2009 – 110,827 miles
- 2008 – 107,836 miles
- 2007 – 69,861 miles
- 2006 – 102,965 miles
- 2005 – 98,354 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,100 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014
Full MOT history
25 tests since 20 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,100 miles (+132)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 126,100 miles
- Test number
- 608300385827
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass125,968 miles (+288)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 125,968 miles
- Test number
- 217432940905
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension and brake components starting to corrode. Steering components starting to corrode
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
Pass125,680 miles (+189)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 125,680 miles
- Test number
- 944891102268
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass125,491 miles (+298)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 125,491 miles
- Test number
- 398445208007
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension,brake and steering components corroded front and rear
Pass125,193 miles (+62)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 125,193 miles
- Test number
- 589197061905
- AdvisoryAll suspension components starting to corrode
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass125,131 miles (+314)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 125,131 miles
- Test number
- 243140092360
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryN/s/f brake slightly binding
Pass124,817 miles (+306)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 124,817 miles
- Test number
- 902974830510
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,511 miles (+333)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 124,511 miles
- Test number
- 531949679490
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass124,178 miles (+639)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 124,178 miles
- Test number
- 420800862945
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass123,539 miles (+1,451)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 123,539 miles
- Test number
- 756823057409
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOuter sills fitted
Pass122,088 miles (+533)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 122,088 miles
- Test number
- 247806222344
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass121,555 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 121,555 miles
- Test number
- 458915944292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,555 miles (+864)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,555 miles
- Test number
- 318960234259
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Pass120,691 miles (+3,298)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 120,691 miles
- Test number
- 745338423263
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass117,393 miles (+2,773)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 117,393 miles
- Test number
- 137906332237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,620 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 114,620 miles
- Test number
- 586217971295
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail114,620 miles (+1,930)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,620 miles
- Test number
- 825427971281
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass112,690 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 112,690 miles
- Test number
- 391817950472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,690 miles (+1,863)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,690 miles
- Test number
- 522504350286
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass110,827 miles (+2,991)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 110,827 miles
- Test number
- 440394159236
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteNearside front tyre uneven tread wear
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner tread edge
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner tread edge
Pass107,836 miles (+37,975)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 107,836 miles
- Test number
- 473313058219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,861 miles (-35,805)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 69,861 miles
- Test number
- 454212267238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,666 miles (+2,701)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 105,666 miles
- Test number
- 983226657246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,965 miles (+4,611)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 102,965 miles
- Test number
- 253872766266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,354 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 98,354 miles
- Test number
- 293643665226
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about V85 FMR
- Does V85 FMR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V85 FMR is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V85 FMR?
- The MOT on V85 FMR is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V85 FMR done?
- V85 FMR was recorded at 126,100 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 1,327 miles a year.
- Has V85 FMR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V85 FMR has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2014.
- Has the mileage on V85 FMR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Sept 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V85 FMR find?
- V85 FMR passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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