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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

T266 VHOMOT history

T266 VHO is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 72,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2025
Mileage
72,968 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T266 VHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T266 VHO was last recorded at 72,968 miles on 13 Dec 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,964 miles · 4 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 72,968 miles
  • 2023 – 72,964 miles
  • 2021 – 72,807 miles
  • 2020 – 71,802 miles
  • 2019 – 71,378 miles
  • 2018 – 70,588 miles
  • 2017 – 70,417 miles
  • 2016 – 68,535 miles
  • 2014 – 67,365 miles
  • 2013 – 64,081 miles
  • 2012 – 58,603 miles
  • 2011 – 51,299 miles
  • 2010 – 42,553 miles
  • 2009 – 35,854 miles
  • 2008 – 30,176 miles
  • 2007 – 26,711 miles
  • 2006 – 24,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,968 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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,968 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    72,968 miles
    Test number
    133084782514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,964 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    72,964 miles
    Test number
    755222850255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,807 miles
    Test number
    652638506320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail72,807 miles (+177)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,807 miles
    Test number
    647974487905
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  5. Pass72,630 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    72,630 miles
    Test number
    184652302933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,802 miles (+424)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,802 miles
    Test number
    556799416345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,378 miles (+790)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    71,378 miles
    Test number
    584734919392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    70,588 miles
    Test number
    389884626873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,588 miles (+171)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,588 miles
    Test number
    823996276310
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass70,417 miles (+1,882)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,417 miles
    Test number
    830144874663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,535 miles (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,535 miles
    Test number
    251274206854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail67,365 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,365 miles
    Test number
    159522764254
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  13. Pass67,365 miles (+3,284)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,365 miles
    Test number
    946392064207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,081 miles (+5,478)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    64,081 miles
    Test number
    905083083183
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  15. Pass58,603 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    58,603 miles
    Test number
    385230162107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • Note2 front tyres have uneven wear on outer shoulders.
    • NoteAirbag light on dash constantly illuminated
  16. Fail58,603 miles (+57)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,603 miles
    Test number
    745600462132
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • Note2 front tyres have uneven wear on outer shoulders.
    • NoteAirbag light on dash constantly illuminated
  17. Fail58,546 miles (+7,247)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,546 miles
    Test number
    295593652152
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass51,299 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,299 miles
    Test number
    636360941112
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Fail51,296 miles (+8,743)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,296 miles
    Test number
    365779031155
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass42,553 miles (+6,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,553 miles
    Test number
    161586920165
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  21. Pass35,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,854 miles
    Test number
    120182509246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,854 miles (+1,189)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,854 miles
    Test number
    464292809244
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  23. Fail34,665 miles (+4,489)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,665 miles
    Test number
    523209259173
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass30,176 miles (+3,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,176 miles
    Test number
    693758178194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass26,711 miles (+2,583)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    26,711 miles
    Test number
    943110687069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    24,128 miles
    Test number
    964257106091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T266 VHO

Does T266 VHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T266 VHO expired on 12 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T266 VHO?
The MOT on T266 VHO expired on 12 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T266 VHO done?
T266 VHO was recorded at 72,968 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2024, an average of 2,580 miles a year.
Has T266 VHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T266 VHO has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T266 VHO 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 T266 VHO find?
T266 VHO passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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