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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T72 VAPMOT history

T72 VAP is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 16 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 106,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2024
Mileage
106,657 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T72 VAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T72 VAP was last recorded at 106,657 miles on 24 Aug 2024, 145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,512 miles · 11 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
145 miles
Average per year
2,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,657 miles
  • 2023 – 106,512 miles
  • 2022 – 105,927 miles
  • 2020 – 104,290 miles
  • 2019 – 103,239 miles
  • 2018 – 102,617 miles
  • 2017 – 102,616 miles
  • 2016 – 92,306 miles
  • 2015 – 81,378 miles
  • 2014 – 73,494 miles
  • 2012 – 73,320 miles
  • 2011 – 72,411 miles
  • 2010 – 71,117 miles
  • 2009 – 71,025 miles
  • 2008 – 70,999 miles
  • 2006 – 62,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail106,657 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAuxiliary Belt Worn
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail106,657 miles (+145)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,657 miles
    Test number
    498753963684
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary Belt Worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass106,512 miles (+585)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    106,512 miles
    Test number
    579105079496
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy baffle loose in silencer (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass105,927 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    105,927 miles
    Test number
    234771029751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail105,922 miles (+1,632)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,922 miles
    Test number
    136718586386
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,290 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    104,290 miles
    Test number
    358087878884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail104,285 miles (+1,046)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,285 miles
    Test number
    430267257873
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass103,239 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    103,239 miles
    Test number
    952992138178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,617 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    102,617 miles
    Test number
    596773204744
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Fail102,616 miles (+10,310)12 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,616 miles
    Test number
    624904255324
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass92,306 miles (+10,928)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    92,306 miles
    Test number
    842709043476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,378 miles (+7,884)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    81,378 miles
    Test number
    346897425118
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass73,494 miles (+174)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,494 miles
    Test number
    205790224177
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass73,320 miles (+23)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    73,320 miles
    Test number
    256616882228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront hubs,track rod ends rusty

  14. Fail73,297 miles (+886)1 dangerous4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,297 miles
    Test number
    106279772203
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront hubs,track rod ends rusty

  15. Pass72,411 miles (+1,294)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    72,411 miles
    Test number
    577645581280
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s wiper blade split

  16. Pass71,117 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    71,117 miles
    Test number
    562090580292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,025 miles (+26)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    71,025 miles
    Test number
    340802539295
    • NoteAreas of corrosion

  18. Pass70,999 miles (+8,006)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    70,999 miles
    Test number
    554183318220
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteRear box short life
    • NoteRear discs rusty

  19. Pass62,993 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    62,993 miles
    Test number
    843168456294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T72 VAP

Does T72 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T72 VAP expired on 14 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T72 VAP?
The MOT on T72 VAP expired on 14 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T72 VAP done?
T72 VAP was recorded at 106,657 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2024, an average of 2,434 miles a year.
Has T72 VAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T72 VAP has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T72 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 T72 VAP find?
T72 VAP failed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2024 with 1 major defect, 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 2 more.

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