BMW Z3
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
T250 VAOMOT history
T250 VAO is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 102,859 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 102,859 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,117 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T250 VAO
- 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
- 24 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T250 VAO was last recorded at 102,859 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 102,818 miles · 29 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 41 miles
- Average per year
- 3,117 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 102,859 miles
- 2025 – 101,096 miles
- 2024 – 99,842 miles
- 2023 – 98,032 miles
- 2022 – 96,797 miles
- 2021 – 94,924 miles
- 2020 – 93,528 miles
- 2019 – 90,524 miles
- 2018 – 90,524 miles
- 2017 – 87,356 miles
- 2016 – 85,263 miles
- 2014 – 81,233 miles
- 2013 – 79,262 miles
- 2012 – 77,061 miles
- 2011 – 68,269 miles
- 2010 – 61,236 miles
- 2009 – 53,987 miles
- 2008 – 49,033 miles
- 2007 – 44,159 miles
- 2006 – 39,674 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,859 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,859 miles (+41)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 102,859 miles
- Test number
- 799459748990
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail102,818 miles (+1,722)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,818 miles
- Test number
- 578703087344
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass101,096 miles (+1,254)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 101,096 miles
- Test number
- 967882483931
- AdvisoryNearside Corrosion on rear sills
- AdvisoryOffside Corrosion on rear sills
Pass99,842 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2025
- Odometer
- 99,842 miles
- Test number
- 863857971237
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail99,842 miles (+1,810)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,842 miles
- Test number
- 505433639813
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass98,032 miles (+1,235)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 98,032 miles
- Test number
- 560539275657
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass96,797 miles (+1,873)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 96,797 miles
- Test number
- 725502020337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,924 miles (+1,396)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 94,924 miles
- Test number
- 559518682298
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass93,528 miles (+3,004)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 93,528 miles
- Test number
- 416173009807
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass90,524 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 90,524 miles
- Test number
- 332481977987
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail90,524 miles (+600)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,524 miles
- Test number
- 534634652530
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass89,924 miles (+2,568)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 89,924 miles
- Test number
- 638286603976
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass87,356 miles (+2,093)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 87,356 miles
- Test number
- 340768684727
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass85,263 miles (+4,030)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 85,263 miles
- Test number
- 953812209371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,233 miles (+1,971)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 81,233 miles
- Test number
- 658850414234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,262 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 79,262 miles
- Test number
- 325017213426
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail79,262 miles (+2,201)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,262 miles
- Test number
- 396027613254
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,061 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 77,061 miles
- Test number
- 829026982015
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail77,061 miles (+8,792)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,061 miles
- Test number
- 426666282080
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,269 miles (+7,033)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 68,269 miles
- Test number
- 119685301141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,236 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 61,236 miles
- Test number
- 222306900455
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail61,236 miles (+7,249)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,236 miles
- Test number
- 734725200190
- FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass53,987 miles (+4,954)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 53,987 miles
- Test number
- 114426709154
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,033 miles (+4,874)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 49,033 miles
- Test number
- 203047508407
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Pass44,159 miles (+4,485)8 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 44,159 miles
- Test number
- 102603197416
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront exhaust clamp corroded
- NoteFront pads low
- NoteFuel cap seal perishing
- NoteFuel tank staps corroded
- NoteNearside front shock absorber damp
- NoteRear exhaust section corroded
- NoteRear spings corroded
Pass39,674 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 39,674 miles
- Test number
- 124504296443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T250 VAO
- Does T250 VAO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T250 VAO is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T250 VAO?
- The MOT on T250 VAO is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T250 VAO done?
- T250 VAO was recorded at 102,859 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 3,117 miles a year.
- Has T250 VAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T250 VAO has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on T250 VAO 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 T250 VAO find?
- T250 VAO passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.
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