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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T188 VAVMOT history

T188 VAV is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 66,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
66,194 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T188 VAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T188 VAV was last recorded at 66,194 miles on 27 May 2026, 510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,684 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
510 miles
Average per year
1,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,194 miles
  • 2025 – 65,684 miles
  • 2024 – 64,269 miles
  • 2023 – 61,611 miles
  • 2022 – 58,481 miles
  • 2021 – 57,317 miles
  • 2019 – 57,086 miles
  • 2018 – 56,920 miles
  • 2017 – 56,740 miles
  • 2016 – 56,577 miles
  • 2015 – 56,195 miles
  • 2014 – 55,762 miles
  • 2013 – 54,902 miles
  • 2012 – 54,257 miles
  • 2011 – 53,245 miles
  • 2010 – 52,050 miles
  • 2009 – 50,766 miles
  • 2008 – 47,556 miles
  • 2007 – 44,918 miles
  • 2006 – 42,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,194 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,194 miles (+510)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    66,194 miles
    Test number
    825228913516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,684 miles (+1,415)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    65,684 miles
    Test number
    987054968909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel tank straps corroded

  3. Pass64,269 miles (+2,658)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    64,269 miles
    Test number
    441976544103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,611 miles (+3,130)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    61,611 miles
    Test number
    680293259345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,481 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    58,481 miles
    Test number
    702760284318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside trackrod end corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside track rod end corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryReversing lights not working

  6. Fail58,481 miles (+1,164)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,481 miles
    Test number
    340332925935
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside trackrod end corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside track rod end corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryReversing lights not working

  7. Pass57,317 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    57,317 miles
    Test number
    774165202606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,086 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    57,086 miles
    Test number
    306908671679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,920 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    56,920 miles
    Test number
    438740020640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,740 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    56,740 miles
    Test number
    926636144889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,577 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    56,577 miles
    Test number
    938514993054
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Fail56,517 miles (+322)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,517 miles
    Test number
    594412142813
    • FailureRear brake application uneven os park brake (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Pass56,195 miles (+433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    56,195 miles
    Test number
    688044855019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass55,762 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    55,762 miles
    Test number
    879853244097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,902 miles (+645)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    54,902 miles
    Test number
    507372653019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,257 miles (+1,012)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    54,257 miles
    Test number
    957348052074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    53,245 miles
    Test number
    479413951072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,245 miles (+1,195)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,245 miles
    Test number
    579203651013
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass52,050 miles (+1,284)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    52,050 miles
    Test number
    692225750026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,766 miles (+3,210)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    50,766 miles
    Test number
    880656659012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,556 miles (+2,638)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    47,556 miles
    Test number
    122609748021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,918 miles (+2,631)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    44,918 miles
    Test number
    173489257419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,287 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    42,287 miles
    Test number
    721355956027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail42,282 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,282 miles
    Test number
    184464656040
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T188 VAV

Does T188 VAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T188 VAV is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T188 VAV?
The MOT on T188 VAV is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T188 VAV done?
T188 VAV was recorded at 66,194 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 1,181 miles a year.
Has T188 VAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T188 VAV has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T188 VAV 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 T188 VAV find?
T188 VAV passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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