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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

L7 VCLMOT history

L7 VCL is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 23 of 26 MOT tests, with 81,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

L7 VCL silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
81,639 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
23 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 VCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 VCL was last recorded at 81,639 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 374 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,265 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
374 miles
Average per year
2,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,639 miles
  • 2025 – 81,265 miles
  • 2024 – 80,829 miles
  • 2023 – 80,452 miles
  • 2022 – 79,587 miles
  • 2021 – 79,020 miles
  • 2020 – 78,516 miles
  • 2019 – 77,831 miles
  • 2018 – 75,994 miles
  • 2017 – 75,179 miles
  • 2016 – 74,077 miles
  • 2015 – 72,909 miles
  • 2014 – 72,061 miles
  • 2013 – 71,148 miles
  • 2012 – 66,645 miles
  • 2011 – 58,987 miles
  • 2010 – 58,973 miles
  • 2009 – 56,749 miles
  • 2008 – 48,260 miles
  • 2007 – 42,594 miles
  • 2005 – 38,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,639 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,639 miles (+374)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    81,639 miles
    Test number
    434979622370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass81,265 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    81,265 miles
    Test number
    143141607568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,829 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    80,829 miles
    Test number
    625296512583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,452 miles (+865)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    80,452 miles
    Test number
    221582551502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,587 miles (+567)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    79,587 miles
    Test number
    293016201620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,020 miles (+504)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    79,020 miles
    Test number
    496248875425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,516 miles (+685)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    78,516 miles
    Test number
    174563884747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,831 miles (+1,837)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,831 miles
    Test number
    701740072736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,994 miles (+815)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,994 miles
    Test number
    668370876298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass75,179 miles (+1,102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,179 miles
    Test number
    361902080809
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass74,077 miles (+1,168)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,077 miles
    Test number
    945802190051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass72,909 miles (+848)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,909 miles
    Test number
    366131395076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,061 miles (+913)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,061 miles
    Test number
    179113284044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  14. Pass71,148 miles (+4,503)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    71,148 miles
    Test number
    375825723031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,645 miles (+7,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    66,645 miles
    Test number
    318194912082
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass58,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,987 miles
    Test number
    359375421049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail58,987 miles (+14)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,987 miles
    Test number
    909227301069
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass58,973 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    58,973 miles
    Test number
    173097800357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked

  19. Fail58,973 miles (+2,224)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,973 miles
    Test number
    710277700359
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked

  20. Pass56,749 miles (+3,255)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    56,749 miles
    Test number
    233780909331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,494 miles (+5,234)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    53,494 miles
    Test number
    883646759093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,260 miles (+5,666)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    48,260 miles
    Test number
    971412468109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,594 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    42,594 miles
    Test number
    840238397198
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass42,573 miles (+4,231)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    42,573 miles
    Test number
    523231157049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    38,342 miles
    Test number
    624078295243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail38,342 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,342 miles
    Test number
    411765995274
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about L7 VCL

Does L7 VCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 VCL is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 VCL?
The MOT on L7 VCL is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 VCL done?
L7 VCL was recorded at 81,639 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 2,089 miles a year.
Has L7 VCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 VCL has failed 3 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2011.
Has the mileage on L7 VCL 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 L7 VCL find?
L7 VCL passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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