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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

4917 VUMOT history

4917 VU is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 75,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

4917 VU blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
75,753 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
4917 VU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

4917 VU was last recorded at 75,753 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,643 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
110 miles
Average per year
1,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,753 miles
  • 2025 – 75,643 miles
  • 2024 – 75,467 miles
  • 2023 – 75,378 miles
  • 2022 – 75,269 miles
  • 2021 – 74,956 miles
  • 2020 – 74,889 miles
  • 2019 – 74,283 miles
  • 2018 – 73,213 miles
  • 2017 – 72,079 miles
  • 2016 – 71,020 miles
  • 2015 – 69,704 miles
  • 2014 – 68,827 miles
  • 2013 – 67,851 miles
  • 2012 – 66,653 miles
  • 2011 – 65,812 miles
  • 2010 – 62,601 miles
  • 2009 – 58,837 miles
  • 2008 – 55,692 miles
  • 2007 – 54,471 miles
  • 2006 – 53,937 miles
  • 2005 – 52,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,753 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,753 miles (+110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    75,753 miles
    Test number
    654872892520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass75,643 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    75,643 miles
    Test number
    125456599141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,467 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    75,467 miles
    Test number
    437284179874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,378 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    75,378 miles
    Test number
    836973628011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail75,370 miles (+101)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,370 miles
    Test number
    775282531224
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass75,269 miles (+313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    75,269 miles
    Test number
    934479680732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,956 miles (+67)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    74,956 miles
    Test number
    332043513248
    • AdvisoryHandbrake imbalance high
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass74,889 miles (+606)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    74,889 miles
    Test number
    129430130025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass74,283 miles (+1,070)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,283 miles
    Test number
    121779339828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass73,213 miles (+1,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    73,213 miles
    Test number
    463480714108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass72,079 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,079 miles
    Test number
    385465473256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail72,077 miles (+1,057)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,077 miles
    Test number
    180696287733
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass71,020 miles (+1,316)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    71,020 miles
    Test number
    423569217829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,704 miles (+877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    69,704 miles
    Test number
    764396069598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorating

  15. Pass68,827 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    68,827 miles
    Test number
    307470434451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail68,825 miles (+974)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,825 miles
    Test number
    507200434201
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass67,851 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    67,851 miles
    Test number
    746924823225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,817 miles (+1,164)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,817 miles
    Test number
    458059913295
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass66,653 miles (+841)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    66,653 miles
    Test number
    178877822211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking outer side wall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking outer side wall

  20. Pass65,812 miles (+3,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    65,812 miles
    Test number
    859224331254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail62,601 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,601 miles
    Test number
    194441430271
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass62,601 miles (+3,764)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    62,601 miles
    Test number
    340211130214
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass58,837 miles (+3,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    58,837 miles
    Test number
    401752139217
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass55,692 miles (+1,221)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    55,692 miles
    Test number
    813861438264
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass54,471 miles (+534)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    54,471 miles
    Test number
    933355427269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,937 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    53,937 miles
    Test number
    602967936291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    52,662 miles
    Test number
    561862925237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 4917 VU

What vehicle is registration 4917 VU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4917 VU on a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 4917 VU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4917 VU is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 4917 VU?
The MOT on 4917 VU is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 4917 VU done?
4917 VU was recorded at 75,753 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 1,097 miles a year.
Has 4917 VU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4917 VU has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on 4917 VU 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 4917 VU find?
4917 VU passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.

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