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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T274 BVPMOT history

T274 BVP is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 79,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
79,116 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T274 BVP
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
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T274 BVP was last recorded at 79,116 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,881 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
235 miles
Average per year
895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,116 miles
  • 2024 – 78,881 miles
  • 2023 – 78,712 miles
  • 2022 – 78,360 miles
  • 2021 – 78,022 miles
  • 2020 – 77,812 miles
  • 2019 – 77,561 miles
  • 2018 – 77,239 miles
  • 2017 – 76,656 miles
  • 2016 – 75,921 miles
  • 2015 – 75,117 miles
  • 2014 – 74,247 miles
  • 2013 – 73,174 miles
  • 2012 – 72,122 miles
  • 2011 – 70,676 miles
  • 2010 – 69,734 miles
  • 2009 – 68,073 miles
  • 2008 – 66,922 miles
  • 2007 – 65,668 miles
  • 2006 – 64,235 miles
  • 2005 – 61,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,116 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  • AdvisoryInner and outer sills rusty

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Cover sills rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,116 miles (+235)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    79,116 miles
    Test number
    385775097647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryInner and outer sills rusty

  2. Pass78,881 miles (+169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    78,881 miles
    Test number
    985002802802
    • AdvisoryCover sills rusty

  3. Pass78,712 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    78,712 miles
    Test number
    497517981368
    • AdvisoryCover sills rusty

  4. Fail78,712 miles (+352)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,712 miles
    Test number
    308787212196
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCover sills rusty

  5. Pass78,360 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    78,360 miles
    Test number
    186728243692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,022 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    78,022 miles
    Test number
    509806811958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,812 miles (+251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    77,812 miles
    Test number
    579500061320
    • AdvisoryInner and outer sill rusty

  8. Pass77,561 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,561 miles
    Test number
    638095303740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    77,239 miles
    Test number
    675565205504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,239 miles (+583)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,239 miles
    Test number
    497770707688
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass76,656 miles (+735)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    76,656 miles
    Test number
    647705798485
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes NS+OS (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

  12. Pass75,921 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    75,921 miles
    Test number
    477208901349
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both wishbones , both back bushes (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail75,921 miles (+804)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,921 miles
    Test number
    266533732180
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both wishbones , both back bushes (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass75,117 miles (+870)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,117 miles
    Test number
    232687997012
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge 245/40zr17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass74,247 miles (+1,073)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    74,247 miles
    Test number
    417329444354
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in OSF Inner tie rod

  16. Pass73,174 miles (+1,052)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    73,174 miles
    Test number
    457293743309
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inside edges.
    • NoteUnderbody has general corrosion.

  17. Pass72,122 miles (+1,446)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    72,122 miles
    Test number
    319536652358
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll tyres wearing out of shape on inner edge
    • NoteSlight play in front strut top mountings

  18. Pass70,676 miles (+942)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,676 miles
    Test number
    379909641396
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to legal limit.
    • NoteOffside front lower arm, rear bush starting to detatch
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive.

  19. Pass69,734 miles (+1,661)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    69,734 miles
    Test number
    610293260331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass68,073 miles (+1,151)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    68,073 miles
    Test number
    483530559480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    66,922 miles
    Test number
    531995558325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail66,922 miles (+1,254)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,922 miles
    Test number
    524805258304
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  23. Pass65,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    65,668 miles
    Test number
    351967947379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail65,668 miles (+1,433)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,668 miles
    Test number
    292517147350
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail64,235 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,235 miles
    Test number
    221424356360
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass64,235 miles (+2,953)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    64,235 miles
    Test number
    232354956313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass61,282 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    61,282 miles
    Test number
    280494765339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail61,276 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,276 miles
    Test number
    574973365399
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Questions about T274 BVP

Does T274 BVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T274 BVP is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T274 BVP?
The MOT on T274 BVP is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T274 BVP done?
T274 BVP was recorded at 79,116 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 895 miles a year.
Has T274 BVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T274 BVP has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T274 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 T274 BVP find?
T274 BVP passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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