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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T221 BVPMOT history

T221 BVP is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 125,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
125,860 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T221 BVP
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
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T221 BVP was last recorded at 125,860 miles on 21 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,860 miles · 20 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,860 miles
  • 2025 – 123,444 miles
  • 2024 – 122,829 miles
  • 2023 – 121,776 miles
  • 2022 – 120,553 miles
  • 2021 – 118,288 miles
  • 2020 – 117,312 miles
  • 2019 – 114,717 miles
  • 2018 – 109,573 miles
  • 2017 – 105,154 miles
  • 2015 – 104,965 miles
  • 2014 – 103,445 miles
  • 2013 – 100,807 miles
  • 2012 – 96,346 miles
  • 2011 – 91,610 miles
  • 2010 – 85,061 miles
  • 2009 – 82,026 miles
  • 2008 – 78,685 miles
  • 2007 – 70,314 miles
  • 2006 – 63,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,860 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,860 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    125,860 miles
    Test number
    504327239850
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail125,860 miles (+2,416)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,860 miles
    Test number
    106873764655
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass123,444 miles (+615)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    123,444 miles
    Test number
    228510940746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,829 miles (+1,053)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    122,829 miles
    Test number
    236977448772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,776 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    121,776 miles
    Test number
    175790605398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,553 miles (+2,265)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    120,553 miles
    Test number
    535666210514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,288 miles (+976)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    118,288 miles
    Test number
    794198249108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,312 miles (+2,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    117,312 miles
    Test number
    696717379465
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass114,717 miles (+5,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    114,717 miles
    Test number
    222942904437
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass109,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    109,573 miles
    Test number
    676656139658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail109,573 miles (+4,419)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,573 miles
    Test number
    328727019087
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

  12. Pass105,154 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    105,154 miles
    Test number
    726932429581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,965 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    104,965 miles
    Test number
    400181981507
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail104,965 miles (+1,520)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,965 miles
    Test number
    508937487432
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass103,445 miles (+2,638)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    103,445 miles
    Test number
    449235844449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    100,807 miles
    Test number
    487300243449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail100,807 miles (+4,461)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,807 miles
    Test number
    556229733381
    • FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass96,346 miles (+4,736)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    96,346 miles
    Test number
    225805632342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    91,610 miles
    Test number
    547436431393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail91,610 miles (+6,549)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,610 miles
    Test number
    695404131375
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass85,061 miles (+3,035)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    85,061 miles
    Test number
    824272240300
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front brake disks pitted

  22. Fail82,026 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,026 miles
    Test number
    342602549319
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth rear brakes discs rusty
    • NoteN/s rear brake binding slightly

  23. Pass82,026 miles (+3,341)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    82,026 miles
    Test number
    474222549360
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth rear brakes discs rusty
    • NoteN/s rear brake binding slightly

  24. Pass78,685 miles (+8,371)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    78,685 miles
    Test number
    921888238313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass70,314 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    70,314 miles
    Test number
    653509517313
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail70,314 miles (+7,007)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,314 miles
    Test number
    541344817373
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass63,307 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    63,307 miles
    Test number
    260508906347
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T221 BVP

Does T221 BVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T221 BVP is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T221 BVP?
The MOT on T221 BVP is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T221 BVP done?
T221 BVP was recorded at 125,860 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 3,201 miles a year.
Has T221 BVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T221 BVP has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T221 BVP 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 T221 BVP find?
T221 BVP passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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