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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T252 VPUMOT history

T252 VPU is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 7 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2024
Mileage
113,328 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T252 VPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2024
Latest MOT test
31 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T252 VPU was last recorded at 113,328 miles on 31 May 2023, 685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,643 miles · 31 May 2022
Between the last two tests
685 miles
Average per year
2,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 113,328 miles
  • 2022 – 112,643 miles
  • 2021 – 111,503 miles
  • 2020 – 109,015 miles
  • 2019 – 106,397 miles
  • 2018 – 105,941 miles
  • 2017 – 105,127 miles
  • 2016 – 104,352 miles
  • 2014 – 100,836 miles
  • 2013 – 100,673 miles
  • 2012 – 98,118 miles
  • 2011 – 95,007 miles
  • 2009 – 91,476 miles
  • 2008 – 83,349 miles
  • 2007 – 78,414 miles
  • 2006 – 72,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,328 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,328 miles (+685)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    113,328 miles
    Test number
    875511801921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass112,643 miles (+1,140)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    112,643 miles
    Test number
    421580580984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass111,503 miles (+2,488)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2022
    Odometer
    111,503 miles
    Test number
    232021881502
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass109,015 miles (+2,618)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    109,015 miles
    Test number
    753685590402
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp switch sticking

  5. Pass106,397 miles (+456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,397 miles
    Test number
    739358002777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass105,941 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    105,941 miles
    Test number
    441097598054
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Fail105,941 miles (+814)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,941 miles
    Test number
    570042953461
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  8. Pass105,127 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    105,127 miles
    Test number
    226638785188
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror slightly insecure.

  9. Fail105,127 miles (+775)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,127 miles
    Test number
    174485311668
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside. (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror slightly insecure.

  10. Pass104,352 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,352 miles
    Test number
    726512716207
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rusty.
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail104,352 miles (+3,516)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,352 miles
    Test number
    962291828740
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rusty.
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass100,836 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    100,836 miles
    Test number
    619534014290
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  13. Fail100,836 miles (+163)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,836 miles
    Test number
    668434014268
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass100,673 miles (+2,555)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    100,673 miles
    Test number
    385072093100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,118 miles (+97)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    98,118 miles
    Test number
    858979852199
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Fail98,021 miles (+3,014)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,021 miles
    Test number
    879253852153
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass95,007 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    95,007 miles
    Test number
    138404951157
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail94,994 miles (+3,518)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,994 miles
    Test number
    666715141155
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass91,476 miles (+8,127)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    91,476 miles
    Test number
    403217729232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight leak in front shock absorber

  20. Pass83,349 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    83,349 miles
    Test number
    221972348215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,340 miles (+4,926)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,340 miles
    Test number
    821450048242
    • FailureNearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

  22. Pass78,414 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    78,414 miles
    Test number
    872723537286
    • NoteHandbrake reading slightly low on nearside

  23. Fail78,414 miles (+5,599)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,414 miles
    Test number
    990883537211
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteHandbrake reading slightly low on nearside

  24. Pass72,815 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    72,815 miles
    Test number
    453073536204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T252 VPU

Does T252 VPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T252 VPU expired on 30 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T252 VPU?
The MOT on T252 VPU expired on 30 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T252 VPU done?
T252 VPU was recorded at 113,328 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2023, an average of 2,415 miles a year.
Has T252 VPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T252 VPU has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on T252 VPU 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 T252 VPU find?
T252 VPU passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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