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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T434 RVOMOT history

T434 RVO is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 135,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
135,828 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T434 RVO
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
13 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T434 RVO was last recorded at 135,828 miles on 15 May 2026, 551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,277 miles · 13 May 2026
Between the last two tests
551 miles
Average per year
5,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,828 miles
  • 2025 – 129,150 miles
  • 2024 – 122,204 miles
  • 2023 – 115,780 miles
  • 2022 – 109,492 miles
  • 2020 – 100,054 miles
  • 2019 – 93,949 miles
  • 2018 – 87,467 miles
  • 2017 – 80,730 miles
  • 2016 – 75,707 miles
  • 2015 – 69,228 miles
  • 2014 – 68,239 miles
  • 2013 – 66,660 miles
  • 2012 – 64,472 miles
  • 2011 – 62,998 miles
  • 2010 – 59,434 miles
  • 2009 – 56,055 miles
  • 2008 – 50,265 miles
  • 2007 – 33,149 miles
  • 2006 – 15,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,828 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both outer sills surface corrosion starting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass135,828 miles (+551)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    135,828 miles
    Test number
    985336548748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail135,277 miles (+6,127)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,277 miles
    Test number
    307656686942
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass129,150 miles (+6,946)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    129,150 miles
    Test number
    267640592179
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass122,204 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    122,204 miles
    Test number
    289141919970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills surface corrosion starting

  5. Fail122,200 miles (+6,420)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,200 miles
    Test number
    778406051727
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills surface corrosion starting

  6. Pass115,780 miles (+6,288)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    115,780 miles
    Test number
    512283890574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass109,492 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    109,492 miles
    Test number
    919933505949
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail109,490 miles (+9,436)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,490 miles
    Test number
    491612816882
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass100,054 miles (+6,105)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    100,054 miles
    Test number
    115280992232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass93,949 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,949 miles
    Test number
    382655391060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail93,948 miles (+6,481)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,948 miles
    Test number
    107523341446
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))

  12. Pass87,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    87,467 miles
    Test number
    265622434743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,467 miles (+6,737)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,467 miles
    Test number
    302185732883
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass80,730 miles (+5,023)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,730 miles
    Test number
    666984825448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,707 miles (+6,479)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,707 miles
    Test number
    167959676170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,228 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,228 miles
    Test number
    678870255125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,136 miles (+897)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,136 miles
    Test number
    596621255001
    • NoteFront too rear brake pipes starting too corrode

  18. Pass68,239 miles (+1,579)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,239 miles
    Test number
    327214764022
    • NoteNS number plate lamp dull
    • NoteChip in screen

  19. Pass66,660 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    66,660 miles
    Test number
    188891423482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail66,660 miles (+2,188)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,660 miles
    Test number
    945154113067
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass64,472 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    64,472 miles
    Test number
    106560322021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail64,472 miles (+1,474)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,472 miles
    Test number
    308160822040
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass62,998 miles (+3,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,998 miles
    Test number
    556931231003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass59,434 miles (+3,379)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    59,434 miles
    Test number
    883564300140
    • NoteNearside front tyre is splitting on inner side wall of tyre.

  25. Pass56,055 miles (+5,790)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    56,055 miles
    Test number
    533729279018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass50,265 miles (+17,116)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    50,265 miles
    Test number
    813525788009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,149 miles (+18,133)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    33,149 miles
    Test number
    550412777000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    15,016 miles
    Test number
    563252576041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T434 RVO

Does T434 RVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T434 RVO is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T434 RVO?
The MOT on T434 RVO 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 T434 RVO done?
T434 RVO was recorded at 135,828 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 5,989 miles a year.
Has T434 RVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T434 RVO has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T434 RVO 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 T434 RVO find?
T434 RVO passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 10 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 7 more.

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