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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T404 VFBMOT history

T404 VFB is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 86,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
86,279 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T404 VFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T404 VFB was last recorded at 86,279 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,109 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
170 miles
Average per year
1,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,279 miles
  • 2025 – 86,109 miles
  • 2024 – 86,036 miles
  • 2023 – 85,913 miles
  • 2022 – 85,458 miles
  • 2021 – 85,207 miles
  • 2020 – 85,075 miles
  • 2019 – 84,976 miles
  • 2017 – 84,875 miles
  • 2016 – 83,616 miles
  • 2014 – 82,037 miles
  • 2013 – 78,990 miles
  • 2012 – 78,913 miles
  • 2011 – 78,778 miles
  • 2009 – 75,309 miles
  • 2008 – 70,978 miles
  • 2007 – 70,218 miles
  • 2005 – 62,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,279 miles
  • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Free play (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,279 miles (+170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    86,279 miles
    Test number
    215789390077
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted

  2. Pass86,109 miles (+61)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    86,109 miles
    Test number
    452951263922
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail86,048 miles (+12)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,048 miles
    Test number
    471865161546
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass86,036 miles (+123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    86,036 miles
    Test number
    813905298346
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted

  5. Pass85,913 miles (+455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    85,913 miles
    Test number
    203681761035
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass85,458 miles (+251)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    85,458 miles
    Test number
    127933436387
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass85,207 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    85,207 miles
    Test number
    251880916637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,075 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    85,075 miles
    Test number
    671298095465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail85,072 miles (+96)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,072 miles
    Test number
    900031783401
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass84,976 miles (+101)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    84,976 miles
    Test number
    589017270227
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shocker casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level on min
    • AdvisoryHand brake level has reserve travel

  11. Pass84,875 miles (+1,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    84,875 miles
    Test number
    740175421139
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass83,616 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    83,616 miles
    Test number
    373788099815
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel Free play (3.1.6b)

  13. Fail83,601 miles (+1,564)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,601 miles
    Test number
    348858489089
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel Free play (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass82,037 miles (+3,047)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,037 miles
    Test number
    957041324371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,990 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    78,990 miles
    Test number
    369727083285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,913 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    78,913 miles
    Test number
    549745832180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,778 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    78,778 miles
    Test number
    378701661030
    • NoteHeavy rust on mainthrough brake pipes
    • NoteVery heavy rust and oil on front brake pipes
    • NoteWear in offside stearing rack

  18. Fail78,776 miles (+3,467)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,776 miles
    Test number
    437920661059
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteHeavy rust on mainthrough brake pipes
    • NoteVery heavy rust and oil on front brake pipes
    • NoteWear in offside stearing rack

  19. Pass75,309 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    75,309 miles
    Test number
    400300529135
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Fail75,306 miles (+4,328)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,306 miles
    Test number
    453629419168
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Pass70,978 miles (+760)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    70,978 miles
    Test number
    302931808194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,218 miles (+7,714)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    70,218 miles
    Test number
    903792307141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,504 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    62,504 miles
    Test number
    942682215340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T404 VFB

Does T404 VFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T404 VFB is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T404 VFB?
The MOT on T404 VFB is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T404 VFB done?
T404 VFB was recorded at 86,279 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 1,153 miles a year.
Has T404 VFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T404 VFB has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T404 VFB 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 T404 VFB find?
T404 VFB passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: plastic undertrays fitted.

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