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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T85 VAVMOT history

T85 VAV is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 117,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2023
Mileage
117,519 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T85 VAV
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T85 VAV was last recorded at 117,519 miles on 20 Apr 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,518 miles · 19 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 117,519 miles
  • 2020 – 116,314 miles
  • 2019 – 111,217 miles
  • 2018 – 108,085 miles
  • 2016 – 105,586 miles
  • 2015 – 99,226 miles
  • 2014 – 94,556 miles
  • 2012 – 90,706 miles
  • 2011 – 87,284 miles
  • 2010 – 82,959 miles
  • 2009 – 79,523 miles
  • 2008 – 75,697 miles
  • 2007 – 70,043 miles
  • 2006 – 66,331 miles
  • 2005 – 62,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,519 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,519 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    117,519 miles
    Test number
    216588875462
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail117,518 miles (+1,204)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,518 miles
    Test number
    656466265527
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass116,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    116,314 miles
    Test number
    983039088062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail116,314 miles (+5,097)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,314 miles
    Test number
    702232659268
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass111,217 miles (+3,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    111,217 miles
    Test number
    681926816506
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass108,085 miles (+2,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    108,085 miles
    Test number
    734761488554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  7. Pass105,586 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    105,586 miles
    Test number
    563366180035
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail105,586 miles (+6,360)3 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,586 miles
    Test number
    837610338630
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass99,226 miles (+28)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    99,226 miles
    Test number
    577665435068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCtr stop light inop
    • NoteFront wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

  10. Fail99,198 miles (+4,642)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,198 miles
    Test number
    148074525422
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

  11. Pass94,556 miles (+3,850)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    94,556 miles
    Test number
    487502704070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • Note1x rear exhaust support bracket broken
    • NoteAll brake flexi hoses perrished
    • NoteRear exhaust system deteriorated

  12. Pass90,706 miles (+3,422)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    90,706 miles
    Test number
    716686862310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on
    • NoteBrake warning lamp on
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteUnderside of engine oily

  13. Pass87,284 miles (+4,325)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    87,284 miles
    Test number
    448652261440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light staying on

  14. Fail82,959 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,959 miles
    Test number
    222657850308
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber damp
    • NoteOffside front wheel damaged

  15. Pass82,959 miles (+3,436)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    82,959 miles
    Test number
    261617750313
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber damp
    • NoteOffside front wheel damaged

  16. Pass79,523 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    79,523 miles
    Test number
    994665869332
    • NoteDash brake warning light on

  17. Fail79,519 miles (+3,822)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,519 miles
    Test number
    431383369402
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteDash brake warning light on

  18. Pass75,697 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    75,697 miles
    Test number
    380554268326
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail75,697 miles (+5,654)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,697 miles
    Test number
    352194668363
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass70,043 miles (+3,712)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    70,043 miles
    Test number
    103754457338
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass66,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    66,331 miles
    Test number
    423213666427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail66,331 miles (+4,280)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,331 miles
    Test number
    770293666343
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass62,051 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    62,051 miles
    Test number
    483554465424
    • NoteBaffles loose in centre exhaust box

Questions about T85 VAV

Does T85 VAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T85 VAV expired on 19 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T85 VAV?
The MOT on T85 VAV expired on 19 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T85 VAV done?
T85 VAV was recorded at 117,519 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2022, an average of 3,402 miles a year.
Has T85 VAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T85 VAV has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T85 VAV 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 T85 VAV find?
T85 VAV passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2022 with 3 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside.

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