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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T300 VKSMOT history

T300 VKS is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 100,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
100,101 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T300 VKS
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
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T300 VKS was last recorded at 100,101 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 2,639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,462 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,639 miles
Average per year
2,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,101 miles
  • 2025 – 97,462 miles
  • 2024 – 95,290 miles
  • 2023 – 93,094 miles
  • 2022 – 91,221 miles
  • 2021 – 88,400 miles
  • 2020 – 86,302 miles
  • 2019 – 83,323 miles
  • 2018 – 82,839 miles
  • 2017 – 82,331 miles
  • 2016 – 81,152 miles
  • 2015 – 80,311 miles
  • 2014 – 78,717 miles
  • 2013 – 77,179 miles
  • 2012 – 76,862 miles
  • 2011 – 75,862 miles
  • 2010 – 74,817 miles
  • 2009 – 73,877 miles
  • 2008 – 71,762 miles
  • 2007 – 65,570 miles
  • 2006 – 59,461 miles
  • 2005 – 47,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,101 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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear handbrake cable insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

32 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,101 miles (+2,639)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    100,101 miles
    Test number
    152866613530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,462 miles (+2,172)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    97,462 miles
    Test number
    220252355239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,290 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    95,290 miles
    Test number
    314720916711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail95,233 miles (+2,139)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,233 miles
    Test number
    401556735125
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass93,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    93,094 miles
    Test number
    396086684642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,079 miles (+1,858)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,079 miles
    Test number
    993226795486
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass91,221 miles (+2,821)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    91,221 miles
    Test number
    797419265729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,400 miles (+2,098)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    88,400 miles
    Test number
    443088473519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,302 miles (+2,979)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    86,302 miles
    Test number
    779776358825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,323 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    83,323 miles
    Test number
    161517714153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,839 miles (+508)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,839 miles
    Test number
    944485774486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,331 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,331 miles
    Test number
    735715735324
    • AdvisoryN/s handbrake cable outer casing
    • AdvisoryO/s handbrake cable clip broken

  13. Fail82,331 miles (+1,179)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,331 miles
    Test number
    893549605074
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s handbrake cable outer casing
    • AdvisoryO/s handbrake cable clip broken

  14. Pass81,152 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    81,152 miles
    Test number
    595569529647
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable insecure

  15. Fail81,151 miles (+840)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,151 miles
    Test number
    618822787810
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable insecure

  16. Pass80,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    80,311 miles
    Test number
    149872985148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail80,311 miles (+1,594)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,311 miles
    Test number
    765252585104
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass78,717 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    78,717 miles
    Test number
    219272194195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,655 miles (+1,476)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,655 miles
    Test number
    557274384157
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken

  20. Pass77,179 miles (+317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    77,179 miles
    Test number
    666103493114
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass76,862 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    76,862 miles
    Test number
    697018192184
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail76,862 miles (+1,000)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,862 miles
    Test number
    246978092469
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass75,862 miles (+1,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    75,862 miles
    Test number
    958257681193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass74,817 miles (+940)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    74,817 miles
    Test number
    112666890108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass73,877 miles (+2,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    73,877 miles
    Test number
    102176199145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass71,762 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    71,762 miles
    Test number
    343520708237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  27. Fail71,762 miles (+6,192)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,762 miles
    Test number
    363010808478
    • FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass65,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    65,570 miles
    Test number
    141683047176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. FailMileage not read1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    800943147165
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  30. Pass59,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    59,461 miles
    Test number
    214933976116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail59,461 miles (+12,255)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,461 miles
    Test number
    264693476485
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  32. Pass47,206 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    47,206 miles
    Test number
    942755615200
    • 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)

Questions about T300 VKS

Does T300 VKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T300 VKS is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T300 VKS?
The MOT on T300 VKS is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T300 VKS done?
T300 VKS was recorded at 100,101 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 2,540 miles a year.
Has T300 VKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T300 VKS has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T300 VKS 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 T300 VKS find?
T300 VKS passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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