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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T39 VAPMOT history

T39 VAP is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 8 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 135,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2025
Mileage
135,696 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T39 VAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T39 VAP was last recorded at 135,696 miles on 8 Aug 2024, 39,487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Sept 2011: 47,710 miles, lower than 47,719 miles on 19 Sept 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
96,209 miles · 4 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
39,487 miles
Average per year
6,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,696 miles
  • 2023 – 96,209 miles
  • 2022 – 74,525 miles
  • 2020 – 73,876 miles
  • 2019 – 73,405 miles
  • 2018 – 72,757 miles
  • 2017 – 72,284 miles
  • 2016 – 71,754 miles
  • 2015 – 71,511 miles
  • 2014 – 70,535 miles
  • 2013 – 64,191 miles
  • 2012 – 56,673 miles
  • 2011 – 47,710 miles
  • 2010 – 40,471 miles
  • 2009 – 35,072 miles
  • 2008 – 32,948 miles
  • 2007 – 28,896 miles
  • 2006 – 26,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,696 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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,696 miles (+39,487)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    135,696 miles
    Test number
    867468765108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,209 miles (+21,684)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    96,209 miles
    Test number
    879413180542
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass74,525 miles (+649)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    74,525 miles
    Test number
    680207896149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,876 miles (+471)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,876 miles
    Test number
    645957137713
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficency

  5. Pass73,405 miles (+648)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,405 miles
    Test number
    464620769477
    • MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly handbrake effiency (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass72,757 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    72,757 miles
    Test number
    723149154912
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail72,757 miles (+473)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,757 miles
    Test number
    313970900765
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass72,284 miles (+530)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    72,284 miles
    Test number
    489425458225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat slider stiff
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass71,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    71,754 miles
    Test number
    561818465132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail71,754 miles (+243)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,754 miles
    Test number
    498479586741
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass71,511 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    71,511 miles
    Test number
    387609698978
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail71,511 miles (+976)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,511 miles
    Test number
    296668453393
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass70,535 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    70,535 miles
    Test number
    876391424385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail70,535 miles (+6,344)10 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,535 miles
    Test number
    867698714318
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass64,191 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    64,191 miles
    Test number
    778520893241
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail64,191 miles (+7,518)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,191 miles
    Test number
    806040393270
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass56,673 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,673 miles
    Test number
    799596492217
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  18. Fail56,673 miles (+8,963)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,673 miles
    Test number
    597924892298
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  19. Pass47,710 miles (-9)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    47,710 miles
    Test number
    865636261232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail47,719 miles (+7,248)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,719 miles
    Test number
    265432261290
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass40,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    40,471 miles
    Test number
    214680780204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,471 miles (+5,399)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,471 miles
    Test number
    384189970236
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass35,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,072 miles
    Test number
    484461079281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,072 miles (+2,124)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,072 miles
    Test number
    674231379219
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  25. Pass32,948 miles (+4,052)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,948 miles
    Test number
    190163368258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,896 miles (+2,703)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    28,896 miles
    Test number
    904068077234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,193 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    26,193 miles
    Test number
    501726856240
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T39 VAP

Does T39 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T39 VAP expired on 7 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T39 VAP?
The MOT on T39 VAP expired on 7 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T39 VAP done?
T39 VAP was recorded at 135,696 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2024, an average of 6,117 miles a year.
Has T39 VAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T39 VAP has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on T39 VAP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Sept 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T39 VAP find?
T39 VAP passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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