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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T49 VUPMOT history

T49 VUP is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 24 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 182,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2024
Mileage
182,049 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T49 VUP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T49 VUP was last recorded at 182,049 miles on 9 Dec 2024, 354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,695 miles · 20 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
354 miles
Average per year
6,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 182,049 miles
  • 2023 – 181,695 miles
  • 2022 – 174,298 miles
  • 2021 – 170,998 miles
  • 2020 – 103,014 miles
  • 2019 – 102,680 miles
  • 2018 – 102,405 miles
  • 2017 – 101,846 miles
  • 2016 – 101,217 miles
  • 2015 – 98,917 miles
  • 2014 – 92,879 miles
  • 2013 – 89,367 miles
  • 2011 – 85,386 miles
  • 2010 – 85,153 miles
  • 2009 – 83,450 miles
  • 2008 – 82,650 miles
  • 2007 – 72,028 miles
  • 2006 – 57,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail182,049 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion to sills

What MOT failures 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, 2020–2023

  • Both rear tyres perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail182,049 miles (+354)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,049 miles
    Test number
    813908937080
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to sills

  2. Pass181,695 miles (+794)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    181,695 miles
    Test number
    554291575849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE 1.65MM (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail180,901 miles (+6,603)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,901 miles
    Test number
    955711253963
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking 1.7 mm BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass174,298 miles (+3,300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    174,298 miles
    Test number
    876459228104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass170,998 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    170,998 miles
    Test number
    599282213445
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail170,998 miles (+67,984)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,998 miles
    Test number
    771411144521
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass103,014 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    103,014 miles
    Test number
    613918627904
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  8. Fail103,012 miles (+332)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,012 miles
    Test number
    684606287573
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  9. Pass102,680 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    102,680 miles
    Test number
    795255642364
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  10. Fail102,650 miles (+245)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,650 miles
    Test number
    464747461601
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  11. Pass102,405 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    102,405 miles
    Test number
    378441971631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Fail102,405 miles (+559)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,405 miles
    Test number
    624007182145
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Pass101,846 miles (+629)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    101,846 miles
    Test number
    390490524031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,217 miles (+2,300)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    101,217 miles
    Test number
    296555847263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,917 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    98,917 miles
    Test number
    267402405235
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear tyres starting to crack in tread

  16. Fail98,917 miles (+6,038)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,917 miles
    Test number
    497432205233
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear tyres starting to crack in tread

  17. Pass92,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    92,879 miles
    Test number
    297786904208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail92,879 miles5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,879 miles
    Test number
    946603204295
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall, oil leak from gearbox

  19. FailMileage not read5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    408816654138
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass89,367 miles (+18)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    89,367 miles
    Test number
    317449473167
    • NoteOffside front brake hose is cracking
    • NoteOffside front track rod end has sight play

  21. Fail89,349 miles (+3,936)6 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,349 miles
    Test number
    475385173173
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber is damp
    • NoteOffside front brake hose is cracking
    • NoteOffside front shock absorber is damp
    • NoteOffside front track rod end has sight play

  22. Pass85,413 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    85,413 miles
    Test number
    578227713022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass85,386 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    85,386 miles
    Test number
    445280311121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,153 miles (+1,703)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    85,153 miles
    Test number
    692716890073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

  25. Pass83,450 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    83,450 miles
    Test number
    230959689018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass82,650 miles (+10,622)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    82,650 miles
    Test number
    614189698064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass72,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    72,028 miles
    Test number
    910106547074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail72,028 miles (+14,522)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,028 miles
    Test number
    883796847013
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  29. Pass57,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    57,506 miles
    Test number
    224437026097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T49 VUP

Does T49 VUP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T49 VUP expired on 19 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T49 VUP?
The MOT on T49 VUP expired on 19 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T49 VUP done?
T49 VUP was recorded at 182,049 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2024, an average of 6,601 miles a year.
Has T49 VUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T49 VUP has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T49 VUP 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 T49 VUP find?
T49 VUP failed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 4 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault, and 8 more.

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