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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

R282 VCFMOT history

R282 VCF is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 6 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

R282 VCF blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
93,941 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R282 VCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R282 VCF was last recorded at 93,941 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 1,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,238 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,703 miles
Average per year
1,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,941 miles
  • 2025 – 92,238 miles
  • 2024 – 89,578 miles
  • 2023 – 86,735 miles
  • 2022 – 85,706 miles
  • 2021 – 84,673 miles
  • 2020 – 83,962 miles
  • 2019 – 80,999 miles
  • 2018 – 79,474 miles
  • 2017 – 74,049 miles
  • 2016 – 71,341 miles
  • 2015 – 68,907 miles
  • 2014 – 68,863 miles
  • 2013 – 68,829 miles
  • 2012 – 68,797 miles
  • 2011 – 68,517 miles
  • 2010 – 67,062 miles
  • 2009 – 65,038 miles
  • 2008 – 63,129 miles
  • 2007 – 59,711 miles
  • 2006 – 54,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,941 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,941 miles (+1,703)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    93,941 miles
    Test number
    237286098951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    92,238 miles
    Test number
    297279276405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail92,238 miles (+2,660)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,238 miles
    Test number
    569937317938
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass89,578 miles (+2,843)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    89,578 miles
    Test number
    302907732858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,735 miles (+1,029)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    86,735 miles
    Test number
    790359715099
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass85,706 miles (+1,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,706 miles
    Test number
    607597800202
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end and lower ball joint gaitors slightly deteriorated.

  7. Pass84,673 miles (+711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,673 miles
    Test number
    349805202906
    • AdvisoryBall joint gaitors slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass83,962 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    83,962 miles
    Test number
    177287054786
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail83,962 miles (+2,963)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,962 miles
    Test number
    989352643607
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass80,999 miles (+1,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,999 miles
    Test number
    912446683544
    • AdvisorySuspension getting rusty

  11. Pass79,474 miles (+5,425)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    79,474 miles
    Test number
    943998644891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,049 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    74,049 miles
    Test number
    294174247761
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail74,049 miles (+2,708)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,049 miles
    Test number
    176837670142
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass71,341 miles (+2,434)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,341 miles
    Test number
    425939609555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,907 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,907 miles
    Test number
    279169375063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,863 miles (+34)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    68,863 miles
    Test number
    767447754083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass68,829 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,829 miles
    Test number
    519716483042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass68,797 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,797 miles
    Test number
    537040662021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,517 miles (+1,455)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    68,517 miles
    Test number
    416340281070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,062 miles (+2,024)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    67,062 miles
    Test number
    132658180062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,038 miles (+1,909)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    65,038 miles
    Test number
    131198279029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,129 miles (+3,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    63,129 miles
    Test number
    103718088060
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass59,711 miles (+5,207)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    59,711 miles
    Test number
    533872487047
    • NoteBoth rear tyre walls perishing
    • NoteRear brake pads on limit

  24. Pass54,504 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,504 miles
    Test number
    102448486432
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll tyres side walls perished

Questions about R282 VCF

Does R282 VCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R282 VCF is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R282 VCF?
The MOT on R282 VCF is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R282 VCF done?
R282 VCF was recorded at 93,941 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 1,975 miles a year.
Has R282 VCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R282 VCF has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on R282 VCF 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 R282 VCF find?
R282 VCF passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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