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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T729 LVWMOT history

T729 LVW is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 131,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
131,125 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T729 LVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T729 LVW was last recorded at 131,125 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Aug 2011: 60,552 miles, lower than 72,085 miles on 7 Sept 2010.

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
131,125 miles · 7 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,125 miles
  • 2025 – 128,817 miles
  • 2024 – 128,266 miles
  • 2023 – 127,454 miles
  • 2022 – 127,366 miles
  • 2021 – 126,905 miles
  • 2020 – 125,674 miles
  • 2019 – 123,703 miles
  • 2018 – 123,217 miles
  • 2017 – 120,448 miles
  • 2015 – 118,750 miles
  • 2014 – 109,434 miles
  • 2013 – 99,096 miles
  • 2012 – 92,094 miles
  • 2011 – 60,552 miles
  • 2010 – 72,085 miles
  • 2009 – 67,114 miles
  • 2008 – 63,198 miles
  • 2007 – 61,113 miles
  • 2006 – 56,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,125 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,125 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    131,125 miles
    Test number
    898685564294
    • 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 and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail131,125 miles (+2,308)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,125 miles
    Test number
    145167243452
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • 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 And heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass128,817 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    128,817 miles
    Test number
    264641200737
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Fail128,817 miles (+551)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,817 miles
    Test number
    873975241903
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass128,266 miles (+812)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    128,266 miles
    Test number
    795499458165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral vehicle corrosion

  6. Pass127,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    127,454 miles
    Test number
    283354043123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail127,454 miles (+88)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,454 miles
    Test number
    358643897937
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass127,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    127,366 miles
    Test number
    336757902226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail127,366 miles (+461)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,366 miles
    Test number
    114624496182
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass126,905 miles (+1,231)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    126,905 miles
    Test number
    485096480446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,674 miles (+1,971)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    125,674 miles
    Test number
    567489143353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,703 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    123,703 miles
    Test number
    261467497316
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Fail123,703 miles (+486)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,703 miles
    Test number
    227810948197
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass123,217 miles (+2,769)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    123,217 miles
    Test number
    237388107399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass120,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    120,448 miles
    Test number
    555792271511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail120,448 miles (+1,698)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,448 miles
    Test number
    282487254022
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

  17. Pass118,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    118,750 miles
    Test number
    235915488663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail118,750 miles (+9,316)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,750 miles
    Test number
    635967679343
    • FailureFront Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  19. Pass109,434 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    109,434 miles
    Test number
    715918654251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail109,434 miles (+10,338)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,434 miles
    Test number
    559128754299
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass99,096 miles (+558)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    99,096 miles
    Test number
    979539633275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail98,538 miles (+6,444)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,538 miles
    Test number
    987250723263
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass92,094 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    92,094 miles
    Test number
    367305152488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail92,049 miles (+31,497)1 failure3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,049 miles
    Test number
    489904052241
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSRS Airbag light staying on

  25. Fail60,552 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,552 miles
    Test number
    557164331256
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass60,552 miles (-11,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,552 miles
    Test number
    649044331217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail72,085 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,085 miles
    Test number
    302710850459
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • NoteAir bag light on dash
    • NoteO/s/f/fog light n/w
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f and n/s/f bottem balljoints

  28. Pass72,085 miles (+4,971)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    72,085 miles
    Test number
    402590650203
    • NoteAir bag light on dash
    • NoteO/s/f/fog light n/w
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f and n/s/f bottem balljoints

  29. Pass67,114 miles (+3,916)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    67,114 miles
    Test number
    423997849221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass63,198 miles (+2,085)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    63,198 miles
    Test number
    570162558247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass61,113 miles (+4,983)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    61,113 miles
    Test number
    111180457219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass56,130 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    56,130 miles
    Test number
    142374236271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T729 LVW

Does T729 LVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T729 LVW is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T729 LVW?
The MOT on T729 LVW is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T729 LVW done?
T729 LVW was recorded at 131,125 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 3,763 miles a year.
Has T729 LVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T729 LVW has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T729 LVW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T729 LVW find?
T729 LVW passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily perished; offside front fog lamp not working, and 2 more.

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