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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T783 BVAMOT history

T783 BVA is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 93,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
93,555 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T783 BVA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T783 BVA was last recorded at 93,555 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,553 miles · 17 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,555 miles
  • 2025 – 92,685 miles
  • 2024 – 91,975 miles
  • 2023 – 91,211 miles
  • 2022 – 90,686 miles
  • 2021 – 89,933 miles
  • 2020 – 89,663 miles
  • 2019 – 88,713 miles
  • 2018 – 86,974 miles
  • 2017 – 84,664 miles
  • 2016 – 82,016 miles
  • 2015 – 79,071 miles
  • 2014 – 76,837 miles
  • 2013 – 75,032 miles
  • 2012 – 71,272 miles
  • 2011 – 68,220 miles
  • 2010 – 66,804 miles
  • 2009 – 65,063 miles
  • 2008 – 63,547 miles
  • 2007 – 62,810 miles
  • 2006 – 61,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,555 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rusting in places (1.1.11 (c))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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

33 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,555 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    93,555 miles
    Test number
    828663229145
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rusting in places (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail93,553 miles (+868)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,553 miles
    Test number
    295187810227
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rusting in places (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass92,685 miles (+710)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    92,685 miles
    Test number
    661963207262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass91,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    91,975 miles
    Test number
    203641256519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. FailMileage not read1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    549663068517
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOne nearside washer jet inop.

  6. Pass91,211 miles (+525)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    91,211 miles
    Test number
    926733661904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,686 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    90,686 miles
    Test number
    783724488546
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail90,670 miles (+737)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,670 miles
    Test number
    556568532913
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor area around jacking point and continiues under sill trim panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor area around jacking point and continiues under sill trim panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front inner sill/floor area around jacking point and continiues under sill trim panel corroded

  9. Pass89,933 miles (+270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    89,933 miles
    Test number
    504231700307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass89,663 miles (+950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    89,663 miles
    Test number
    610214949855
    • AdvisoryAll four jacking points are corroding but not excessively

  11. Pass88,713 miles (+1,739)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,713 miles
    Test number
    410331111269
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure tape securing (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor /sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  12. Pass86,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,974 miles
    Test number
    327676936380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,974 miles (+2,310)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,974 miles
    Test number
    795339881500
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass84,664 miles (+2,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    84,664 miles
    Test number
    257616731204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass82,016 miles (+2,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    82,016 miles
    Test number
    456692058515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass79,071 miles (+2,234)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    79,071 miles
    Test number
    107506225194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    76,837 miles
    Test number
    205917904106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,837 miles (+1,805)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,837 miles
    Test number
    168886004171
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass75,032 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,032 miles
    Test number
    855728123131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail75,032 miles (+59)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,032 miles
    Test number
    828007623134
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail74,973 miles (+3,701)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,973 miles
    Test number
    297878003158
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOsf fog light lens broken

  22. Pass71,272 miles (+3,052)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    71,272 miles
    Test number
    838551802183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass68,220 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    68,220 miles
    Test number
    947477471082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail68,220 miles (+1,416)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,220 miles
    Test number
    147197071067
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass66,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    66,804 miles
    Test number
    120504380421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail66,804 miles (+1,741)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,804 miles
    Test number
    211464380074
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass65,063 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    65,063 miles
    Test number
    992466799041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Fail65,061 miles (+1,514)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,061 miles
    Test number
    444184999037
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass63,547 miles (+737)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    63,547 miles
    Test number
    110491098085
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOffside rear and nearside rear backplates rubbing

  30. Fail62,810 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,810 miles
    Test number
    260201007499
    • Repaired at testNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on both rear brake pipes

  31. Pass62,810 miles (+1,253)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    62,810 miles
    Test number
    900111107176
    • NoteSlight corrosion on both rear brake pipes

  32. Pass61,557 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    61,557 miles
    Test number
    282013396055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail61,485 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,485 miles
    Test number
    130949686442
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteOffside front brake has slight bind

Questions about T783 BVA

Does T783 BVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T783 BVA is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T783 BVA?
The MOT on T783 BVA is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T783 BVA done?
T783 BVA was recorded at 93,555 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 1,577 miles a year.
Has T783 BVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T783 BVA has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T783 BVA 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 T783 BVA find?
T783 BVA passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rusting in places.

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