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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T720 VTWMOT history

T720 VTW is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 11 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 68,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
68,702 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T720 VTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T720 VTW was last recorded at 68,702 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jul 2023: 68,569 miles, lower than 68,570 miles on 30 Mar 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
68,569 miles · 13 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
133 miles
Average per year
599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,702 miles
  • 2023 – 68,569 miles
  • 2018 – 68,539 miles
  • 2016 – 68,240 miles
  • 2015 – 68,071 miles
  • 2014 – 67,470 miles
  • 2012 – 67,011 miles
  • 2011 – 66,680 miles
  • 2010 – 66,159 miles
  • 2009 – 64,173 miles
  • 2008 – 62,499 miles
  • 2007 – 60,460 miles
  • 2006 – 57,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,702 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip osf (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,702 miles (+133)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    68,702 miles
    Test number
    973107827758
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip osf (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

  2. Pass68,569 miles (-1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    68,569 miles
    Test number
    727069280742
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc faces have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre close to inner wheel arch when on full lock
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on both outer edges
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses on nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall chip in front screen . Zone A

  3. Fail68,570 miles (+31)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,570 miles
    Test number
    348199968104
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts and all four rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisorySigns of nearside front tyre rubbing inner wheel arch

  4. Pass68,539 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    68,539 miles
    Test number
    603942851150
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail68,536 miles (+296)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,536 miles
    Test number
    964605511209
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass68,240 miles (+169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,240 miles
    Test number
    807590720198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass68,071 miles1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,071 miles
    Test number
    138004105291
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteEngine poor running
    • NoteNearside front brake pad warning wire not connected to brake pad
    • NoteOffside front tyre at 2mm
    • NoteSlight movement in both front lower ball joint mounting bushes
    • NoteSlight movement in both front wishbone rear bushes

  8. Fail68,071 miles (+601)6 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,071 miles
    Test number
    925894905216
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteEngine poor running
    • NoteNearside front brake pad warning wire not connected to brake pad
    • NoteOffside front tyre at 2mm
    • NoteSlight movement in both front lower ball joint mounting bushes
    • NoteSlight movement in both front wishbone rear bushes

  9. Pass67,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,470 miles
    Test number
    285373194093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,470 miles (+459)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,470 miles
    Test number
    346393694045
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass67,011 miles (+331)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    67,011 miles
    Test number
    958704562237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,680 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,680 miles
    Test number
    627205341299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,672 miles (+513)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,672 miles
    Test number
    789723741222
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass66,159 miles (+1,986)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    66,159 miles
    Test number
    360446320413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    64,173 miles
    Test number
    894059049138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,173 miles (+1,674)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,173 miles
    Test number
    303909149169
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass62,499 miles (+2,039)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    62,499 miles
    Test number
    311911078179
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in off side rear tyre

  18. Fail60,460 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,460 miles
    Test number
    300696457491
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass60,460 miles (+3,083)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    60,460 miles
    Test number
    800326257254
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass57,377 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    57,377 miles
    Test number
    320424966455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T720 VTW

Does T720 VTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T720 VTW expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T720 VTW?
The MOT on T720 VTW expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T720 VTW done?
T720 VTW was recorded at 68,702 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 599 miles a year.
Has T720 VTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T720 VTW has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T720 VTW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jul 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T720 VTW find?
T720 VTW passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip osf; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm; offside front valve stem slightly damaged cracking.

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