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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T401 VUGMOT history

T401 VUG is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 108,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2025
Mileage
108,588 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T401 VUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T401 VUG was last recorded at 108,588 miles on 31 Jan 2024, 6,816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,772 miles · 24 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
6,816 miles
Average per year
4,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 108,588 miles
  • 2023 – 101,772 miles
  • 2019 – 100,966 miles
  • 2018 – 92,494 miles
  • 2017 – 87,070 miles
  • 2016 – 83,838 miles
  • 2015 – 82,359 miles
  • 2014 – 82,042 miles
  • 2013 – 81,057 miles
  • 2012 – 80,216 miles
  • 2011 – 79,336 miles
  • 2010 – 76,791 miles
  • 2009 – 65,113 miles
  • 2008 – 53,901 miles
  • 2007 – 41,564 miles
  • 2006 – 32,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,588 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion underside

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • All suspension components corroded but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,588 miles (+6,816)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    108,588 miles
    Test number
    698887488228
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside

  2. Pass101,772 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    101,772 miles
    Test number
    239799792805
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underside of vehicle corroded but not reducing strength in any way. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Fail101,772 miles (+3)1 dangerous2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,772 miles
    Test number
    665287398097
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underside of vehicle corroded but not reducing strength in any way. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Fail101,769 miles (+16)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,769 miles
    Test number
    906055544389
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail101,753 miles (+787)7 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,753 miles
    Test number
    599048174492
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass100,966 miles (+8,472)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,966 miles
    Test number
    311980113999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,494 miles (+5,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,494 miles
    Test number
    239450372414
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass87,070 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    87,070 miles
    Test number
    975739177843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  9. Fail87,070 miles (+3,232)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,070 miles
    Test number
    147796414748
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Pass83,838 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    83,838 miles
    Test number
    166092479963
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside rear brake discs slightly pitted on inner edges

  11. Fail83,838 miles (+1,479)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,838 miles
    Test number
    566052932745
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside rear brake discs slightly pitted on inner edges

  12. Pass82,359 miles (+317)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,359 miles
    Test number
    637444885023
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust bracket corroded

  13. Pass82,042 miles (+985)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,042 miles
    Test number
    659743794026
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket getting corroded

  14. Pass81,057 miles (+841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    81,057 miles
    Test number
    297355493052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass80,216 miles (+880)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    80,216 miles
    Test number
    818644292040
    • NoteOffside front disc pitted and scored on inside

  16. Pass79,336 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,336 miles
    Test number
    285659381089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,333 miles (+2,542)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,333 miles
    Test number
    769354181024
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Fail76,791 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,791 miles
    Test number
    213776690034
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass76,791 miles (+693)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    76,791 miles
    Test number
    963096290011
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass76,098 miles (+10,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    76,098 miles
    Test number
    570731110034
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass65,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    65,113 miles
    Test number
    102856529064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,113 miles (+11,212)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,113 miles
    Test number
    270644029008
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass53,901 miles (+12,337)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,901 miles
    Test number
    251818228089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,564 miles (+9,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    41,564 miles
    Test number
    701890517053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass32,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    32,081 miles
    Test number
    183544616433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail32,081 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,081 miles
    Test number
    434444416060
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T401 VUG

Does T401 VUG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T401 VUG expired on 23 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T401 VUG?
The MOT on T401 VUG expired on 23 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T401 VUG done?
T401 VUG was recorded at 108,588 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2024, an average of 4,240 miles a year.
Has T401 VUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T401 VUG has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T401 VUG 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 T401 VUG find?
T401 VUG passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2, and 6 more.

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