BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
T56 VAPMOT history
T56 VAP is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 66,949 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 66,949 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,630 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T56 VAP
- 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
- 16 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T56 VAP was last recorded at 66,949 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 66,944 miles · 20 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 1,630 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 66,949 miles
- 2025 – 66,010 miles
- 2023 – 61,790 miles
- 2022 – 56,739 miles
- 2021 – 54,168 miles
- 2020 – 53,355 miles
- 2019 – 52,431 miles
- 2018 – 52,326 miles
- 2017 – 52,222 miles
- 2016 – 50,275 miles
- 2015 – 49,749 miles
- 2014 – 46,938 miles
- 2013 – 42,399 miles
- 2012 – 41,871 miles
- 2011 – 40,478 miles
- 2010 – 39,363 miles
- 2009 – 38,736 miles
- 2008 – 37,529 miles
- 2007 – 36,443 miles
- 2006 – 34,837 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass66,949 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
22 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,949 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 66,949 miles
- Test number
- 679874559190
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail66,944 miles (+934)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,944 miles
- Test number
- 741699214908
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass66,010 miles (+4,220)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 66,010 miles
- Test number
- 176214747337
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass61,790 miles (+5,051)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 61,790 miles
- Test number
- 326644815261
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass56,739 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 56,739 miles
- Test number
- 700081820437
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail56,736 miles (+2,568)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,736 miles
- Test number
- 165983470388
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass54,168 miles (+813)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 54,168 miles
- Test number
- 124500716156
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderside has light corrosion
Pass53,355 miles (+924)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 53,355 miles
- Test number
- 165609344028
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass52,431 miles (+105)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 52,431 miles
- Test number
- 861478219112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,326 miles (+104)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 52,326 miles
- Test number
- 733067846826
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,222 miles (+1,947)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 52,222 miles
- Test number
- 793848581559
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,275 miles (+526)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 50,275 miles
- Test number
- 808094656183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,749 miles (+2,811)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 49,749 miles
- Test number
- 216646655102
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,938 miles (+4,539)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 46,938 miles
- Test number
- 668185954161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,399 miles (+528)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 42,399 miles
- Test number
- 936547953142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,871 miles (+1,393)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2013
- Odometer
- 41,871 miles
- Test number
- 925236632116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,478 miles (+1,115)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2012
- Odometer
- 40,478 miles
- Test number
- 888180331110
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass39,363 miles (+627)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2011
- Odometer
- 39,363 miles
- Test number
- 461438130118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,736 miles (+1,207)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2010
- Odometer
- 38,736 miles
- Test number
- 882079839129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,529 miles (+1,086)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2009
- Odometer
- 37,529 miles
- Test number
- 270576638145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,443 miles (+1,606)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2008
- Odometer
- 36,443 miles
- Test number
- 471826737142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,837 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2007
- Odometer
- 34,837 miles
- Test number
- 442771536100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T56 VAP
- Does T56 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T56 VAP is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T56 VAP?
- The MOT on T56 VAP is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T56 VAP done?
- T56 VAP was recorded at 66,949 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 1,630 miles a year.
- Has T56 VAP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T56 VAP has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T56 VAP 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 T56 VAP find?
- T56 VAP passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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