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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T423 VAMMOT history

T423 VAM is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 108,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
108,395 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T423 VAM
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T423 VAM was last recorded at 108,395 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 1,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,330 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,065 miles
Average per year
2,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,395 miles
  • 2025 – 107,330 miles
  • 2024 – 107,316 miles
  • 2023 – 106,230 miles
  • 2022 – 105,957 miles
  • 2020 – 103,758 miles
  • 2019 – 101,440 miles
  • 2017 – 101,400 miles
  • 2016 – 99,453 miles
  • 2015 – 98,352 miles
  • 2014 – 96,531 miles
  • 2013 – 93,327 miles
  • 2012 – 89,057 miles
  • 2011 – 88,282 miles
  • 2010 – 85,679 miles
  • 2008 – 83,621 miles
  • 2007 – 74,119 miles
  • 2006 – 64,194 miles
  • 2005 – 57,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,395 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 brake hoses perished/splitting ...

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Corrosion present to rear brake pipes ..

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,395 miles (+1,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    108,395 miles
    Test number
    227724887861
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass107,330 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    107,330 miles
    Test number
    256107080654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass107,316 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    107,316 miles
    Test number
    659197169526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail107,315 miles (+1,085)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,315 miles
    Test number
    499471032096
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass106,230 miles (+273)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    106,230 miles
    Test number
    144520024697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,957 miles (+2,199)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    105,957 miles
    Test number
    373734336874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    103,758 miles
    Test number
    590792681137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,758 miles (+2,318)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,758 miles
    Test number
    595707745799
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass101,440 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,440 miles
    Test number
    877078037883
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs rusted

  10. Pass101,400 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    101,400 miles
    Test number
    415083097519
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses perished/splitting ...
    • AdvisoryCorrosion present to rear brake pipes ..

  11. Fail101,388 miles (+1,935)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,388 miles
    Test number
    680319427114
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses perished/splitting ...
    • AdvisoryCorrosion present to rear brake pipes ..

  12. Pass99,453 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    99,453 miles
    Test number
    164113304218
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail99,448 miles (+1,096)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,448 miles
    Test number
    930652789052
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass98,352 miles (+1,821)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,352 miles
    Test number
    785245365029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,531 miles (+3,204)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,531 miles
    Test number
    696106664057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,327 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    93,327 miles
    Test number
    749622673019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail93,326 miles (+4,269)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,326 miles
    Test number
    715988463069
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass89,057 miles (+775)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    89,057 miles
    Test number
    338365932064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,282 miles (+2,603)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    88,282 miles
    Test number
    827194801075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,679 miles (+2,058)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    85,679 miles
    Test number
    171651810006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass83,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    83,621 miles
    Test number
    382388218351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail83,621 miles (+9,502)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,621 miles
    Test number
    334398618391
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass74,119 miles (+9,925)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    74,119 miles
    Test number
    332034577273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,194 miles (+6,957)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    64,194 miles
    Test number
    993412786283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    57,237 miles
    Test number
    731993785220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T423 VAM

Does T423 VAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T423 VAM is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T423 VAM?
The MOT on T423 VAM is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T423 VAM done?
T423 VAM was recorded at 108,395 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 2,461 miles a year.
Has T423 VAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T423 VAM has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T423 VAM 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 T423 VAM find?
T423 VAM passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.

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