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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T256 BVPMOT history

T256 BVP is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 6 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 104,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2024
Mileage
104,133 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T256 BVP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T256 BVP was last recorded at 104,133 miles on 23 Aug 2023, 391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,742 miles · 9 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
391 miles
Average per year
3,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 104,133 miles
  • 2022 – 103,742 miles
  • 2021 – 102,564 miles
  • 2020 – 99,655 miles
  • 2019 – 95,435 miles
  • 2016 – 94,737 miles
  • 2015 – 85,958 miles
  • 2014 – 82,971 miles
  • 2013 – 77,381 miles
  • 2012 – 74,072 miles
  • 2011 – 71,056 miles
  • 2010 – 66,434 miles
  • 2009 – 56,905 miles
  • 2008 – 54,902 miles
  • 2007 – 53,084 miles
  • 2006 – 47,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,133 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several rear brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,133 miles (+391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    104,133 miles
    Test number
    278029066556
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several rear brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass103,742 miles (+1,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    103,742 miles
    Test number
    864622746591
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various rear brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass102,564 miles (+2,909)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    102,564 miles
    Test number
    853954523596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,655 miles (+4,220)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    99,655 miles
    Test number
    711868791640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,435 miles
    Test number
    210717890566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail95,435 miles (+698)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,435 miles
    Test number
    780265842541
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass94,737 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,737 miles
    Test number
    565286774880
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Fail94,736 miles (+8,778)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,736 miles
    Test number
    103096199848
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass85,958 miles (+2,987)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,958 miles
    Test number
    267254965464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,971 miles (+5,590)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    82,971 miles
    Test number
    478222874107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass77,381 miles (+3,309)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    77,381 miles
    Test number
    477747053138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    74,072 miles
    Test number
    388719052137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,072 miles (+3,016)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,072 miles
    Test number
    287009442491
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass71,056 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,056 miles
    Test number
    595384771175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,829 miles (+4,395)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,829 miles
    Test number
    277996561154
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass66,434 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    66,434 miles
    Test number
    990192370147
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteO/s front steering arm slight play in balljoint

  17. Fail66,434 miles (+9,529)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,434 miles
    Test number
    850395160193
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteO/s front steering arm slight play in balljoint

  18. Pass56,905 miles (+2,003)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    56,905 miles
    Test number
    994364759165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,902 miles (+1,818)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    54,902 miles
    Test number
    401173128124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    53,084 miles
    Test number
    331367317150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail53,084 miles (+5,885)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,084 miles
    Test number
    690567017180
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass47,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    47,199 miles
    Test number
    192637616128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T256 BVP

Does T256 BVP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T256 BVP expired on 22 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T256 BVP?
The MOT on T256 BVP expired on 22 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T256 BVP done?
T256 BVP was recorded at 104,133 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2023, an average of 3,287 miles a year.
Has T256 BVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T256 BVP has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on T256 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 T256 BVP find?
T256 BVP passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several rear brake pipes have surface corrosion.

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