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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V89 DMEMOT history

V89 DME is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 11 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 75,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

V89 DME blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
75,255 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V89 DME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V89 DME was last recorded at 75,255 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,099 miles · 9 May 2017
Between the last two tests
156 miles
Average per year
2,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,255 miles
  • 2017 – 75,099 miles
  • 2015 – 73,891 miles
  • 2014 – 71,468 miles
  • 2013 – 65,381 miles
  • 2012 – 63,804 miles
  • 2011 – 57,305 miles
  • 2010 – 52,990 miles
  • 2008 – 45,505 miles
  • 2007 – 37,340 miles
  • 2006 – 29,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,255 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,255 miles (+156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    75,255 miles
    Test number
    890925483679
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass75,099 miles (+1,208)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,099 miles
    Test number
    480470411971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,891 miles (+2,423)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    73,891 miles
    Test number
    569105946423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    71,468 miles
    Test number
    425959334479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,467 miles (+2,874)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,467 miles
    Test number
    495839234425
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass68,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,593 miles
    Test number
    505964624065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail68,593 miles (+3,212)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,593 miles
    Test number
    656987314034
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  8. Pass65,381 miles (+1,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    65,381 miles
    Test number
    899976423009
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass63,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    63,804 miles
    Test number
    129799812406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,804 miles (+6,499)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,804 miles
    Test number
    627977812081
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteAirbag light staying on

  11. Pass57,305 miles (+4,315)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    57,305 miles
    Test number
    659468011075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,990 miles (+7,485)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    52,990 miles
    Test number
    504440720017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering tie bar

  13. Pass45,505 miles (+164)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    45,505 miles
    Test number
    271598558376
    • NoteO/S/F steering rack tie bar slight play.

  14. Fail45,341 miles (+8,001)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,341 miles
    Test number
    253308748398
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteO/S/F steering rack tie bar slight play.

  15. Pass37,340 miles (+8,220)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    37,340 miles
    Test number
    281147937389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,120 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    29,120 miles
    Test number
    384435206250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,105 miles6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,105 miles
    Test number
    250903806214
    • FailureNearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBolt missing from sump guard

Questions about V89 DME

Does V89 DME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V89 DME is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V89 DME?
The MOT on V89 DME is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V89 DME done?
V89 DME was recorded at 75,255 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 2,307 miles a year.
Has V89 DME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V89 DME has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2014.
Has the mileage on V89 DME 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 V89 DME find?
V89 DME passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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