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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

R94 VCFMOT history

R94 VCF is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 96,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2023.

R94 VCF blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Jun 2024
Mileage
96,766 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R94 VCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R94 VCF was last recorded at 96,766 miles on 22 Jun 2023, 487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,279 miles · 18 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
487 miles
Average per year
2,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 96,766 miles
  • 2022 – 96,279 miles
  • 2021 – 95,586 miles
  • 2020 – 94,863 miles
  • 2019 – 93,659 miles
  • 2018 – 93,077 miles
  • 2017 – 92,713 miles
  • 2016 – 92,126 miles
  • 2014 – 88,613 miles
  • 2013 – 79,477 miles
  • 2012 – 74,758 miles
  • 2011 – 70,918 miles
  • 2010 – 66,166 miles
  • 2009 – 63,909 miles
  • 2008 – 62,976 miles
  • 2007 – 61,376 miles
  • 2006 – 58,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,766 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • **UNDERBODY CORROSION**

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,766 miles (+487)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    96,766 miles
    Test number
    697435532943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass96,279 miles (+2)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,279 miles
    Test number
    541084487740
    • Advisory**UNDERBODY CORROSION**
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail96,277 miles (+691)1 major19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,277 miles
    Test number
    712680761109
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Advisory**UNDERBODY CORROSION**
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass95,586 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,586 miles
    Test number
    692910003240
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLow effort o/s parking brake.(n/s 179 o/s 61)
    • AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen n/s

  5. Fail95,584 miles (+721)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,584 miles
    Test number
    584649695512
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.05 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.6 (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLow effort o/s parking brake.(n/s 179 o/s 61)
    • AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen n/s

  6. Pass94,863 miles (+1,204)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    94,863 miles
    Test number
    693360752412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,659 miles (+582)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,659 miles
    Test number
    228001185177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,077 miles (+364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,077 miles
    Test number
    510505754958
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes slightly corroded

  9. Pass92,713 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,713 miles
    Test number
    829606141058
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine has oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front seat slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack boot twisted
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

  10. Fail92,712 miles (+586)1 failure2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,712 miles
    Test number
    681386018896
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both side (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine has oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front seat slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack boot twisted
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

  11. Pass92,126 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    92,126 miles
    Test number
    141139572748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail92,126 miles (+3,513)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,126 miles
    Test number
    300416923473
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing 1 nut missing of all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass88,613 miles (+9,136)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    88,613 miles
    Test number
    695663734326
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass79,477 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    79,477 miles
    Test number
    128130243381
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail79,454 miles (+4,696)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,454 miles
    Test number
    449837933404
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass74,758 miles (+2)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    74,758 miles
    Test number
    166961712366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail74,756 miles (+3,838)6 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,756 miles
    Test number
    875470712380
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished

  18. Pass70,918 miles (+4,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    70,918 miles
    Test number
    155835081277
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass66,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    66,166 miles
    Test number
    342858630432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,166 miles (+2,257)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,166 miles
    Test number
    982708130222
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass63,909 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    63,909 miles
    Test number
    273080459211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,976 miles (+1,600)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    62,976 miles
    Test number
    850987618147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,376 miles (+2,945)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    61,376 miles
    Test number
    133762697004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,431 miles
    Test number
    621430996073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R94 VCF

Does R94 VCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R94 VCF expired on 21 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R94 VCF?
The MOT on R94 VCF expired on 21 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R94 VCF done?
R94 VCF was recorded at 96,766 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2023, an average of 2,225 miles a year.
Has R94 VCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R94 VCF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on R94 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 R94 VCF find?
R94 VCF passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2023 with 14 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 11 more.

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