BMW Z3
White · Petrol · 1999 · 2,790 cc
T288 VAJMOT history
T288 VAJ is a white petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 4 of 6 MOT tests, with 132,064 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 132,064 km
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 6
- 4 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 956 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T288 VAJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,790 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T288 VAJ was last recorded at 132,064 km on 24 Jul 2026, 2,108 km more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 129,956 km · 24 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,108 km
- Average per year
- 956 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,064 km
- 2024 – 129,956 km
- 2023 – 128,813 km
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from several areas of engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Central Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
6 tests since 28 Feb 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,064 km
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 132,064 km
- Test number
- 514178167868
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,644 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 130,644 miles
- Test number
- 443689686321
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail130,644 miles2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,644 miles
- Test number
- 715810225296
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass129,956 km (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 129,956 km
- Test number
- 354958130213
- AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from several areas of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower headlight washer jet missing
Fail129,952 km (+1,139)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,952 km
- Test number
- 190962040757
- MajorCentral Front Upper Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlights (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from several areas of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower headlight washer jet missing
Pass128,813 km
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 128,813 km
- Test number
- 396443406746
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T288 VAJ
- Does T288 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T288 VAJ is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T288 VAJ?
- The MOT on T288 VAJ is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T288 VAJ done?
- T288 VAJ was recorded at 132,064 km at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 956 km a year.
- Has T288 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T288 VAJ has failed 2 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on T288 VAJ 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 T288 VAJ find?
- T288 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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