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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

T163 VAPMOT history

T163 VAP is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 114,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
114,256 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T163 VAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T163 VAP was last recorded at 114,256 miles on 19 May 2026, 842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,414 miles · 19 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
842 miles
Average per year
3,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,256 miles
  • 2024 – 113,414 miles
  • 2023 – 112,770 miles
  • 2022 – 112,050 miles
  • 2021 – 110,969 miles
  • 2020 – 110,705 miles
  • 2019 – 110,140 miles
  • 2018 – 108,892 miles
  • 2017 – 106,781 miles
  • 2016 – 104,929 miles
  • 2015 – 103,186 miles
  • 2014 – 101,957 miles
  • 2013 – 97,585 miles
  • 2012 – 93,114 miles
  • 2011 – 87,753 miles
  • 2009 – 70,667 miles
  • 2008 – 60,767 miles
  • 2007 – 54,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,256 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,256 miles (+842)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    114,256 miles
    Test number
    821925260511
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass113,414 miles (+644)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    113,414 miles
    Test number
    986566474863
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,770 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    112,770 miles
    Test number
    612615678581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,050 miles (+1,081)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    112,050 miles
    Test number
    170900632558
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,969 miles (+264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    110,969 miles
    Test number
    981433640158
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass110,705 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    110,705 miles
    Test number
    422733383135
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak

  7. Fail110,705 miles (+565)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,705 miles
    Test number
    616689214179
    • Repaired at testNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak

  8. Pass110,140 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    110,140 miles
    Test number
    960194174995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,892 miles (+2,111)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    108,892 miles
    Test number
    889991425922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,781 miles (+1,852)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    106,781 miles
    Test number
    498242649150
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight seap rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  11. Pass104,929 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    104,929 miles
    Test number
    289356418934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack has a slight seap
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps
    • AdvisoryHand brake outer cable in bad condition

  12. Fail104,929 miles (+1,743)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,929 miles
    Test number
    158247083583
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack has a slight seap
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps
    • AdvisoryHand brake outer cable in bad condition

  13. Pass103,186 miles (+1,229)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    103,186 miles
    Test number
    812085747251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,957 miles (+4,372)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    101,957 miles
    Test number
    235819634276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,585 miles (+4,471)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    97,585 miles
    Test number
    999106003254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    93,114 miles
    Test number
    597863422206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,111 miles (+5,358)3 failures2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,111 miles
    Test number
    338293722494
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass87,753 miles (+17,086)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    87,753 miles
    Test number
    269125111217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass70,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    70,667 miles
    Test number
    411817479174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail70,667 miles (+9,900)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,667 miles
    Test number
    373553779117
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass60,767 miles (+6,317)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    60,767 miles
    Test number
    342521168194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    54,450 miles
    Test number
    350312367176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,450 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,450 miles
    Test number
    100252467153
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about T163 VAP

Does T163 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T163 VAP is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T163 VAP?
The MOT on T163 VAP is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T163 VAP done?
T163 VAP was recorded at 114,256 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 3,158 miles a year.
Has T163 VAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T163 VAP has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T163 VAP 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 T163 VAP find?
T163 VAP passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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