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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T983 VEUMOT history

T983 VEU is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 102,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
102,233 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T983 VEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T983 VEU was last recorded at 102,233 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,891 miles · 3 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
342 miles
Average per year
1,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,233 miles
  • 2024 – 101,891 miles
  • 2023 – 100,860 miles
  • 2021 – 99,276 miles
  • 2020 – 97,807 miles
  • 2019 – 96,815 miles
  • 2018 – 94,069 miles
  • 2017 – 92,067 miles
  • 2016 – 90,722 miles
  • 2015 – 89,128 miles
  • 2014 – 87,771 miles
  • 2013 – 85,652 miles
  • 2012 – 83,279 miles
  • 2011 – 80,032 miles
  • 2010 – 79,402 miles
  • 2009 – 76,721 miles
  • 2008 – 73,333 miles
  • 2007 – 71,972 miles
  • 2006 – 68,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,233 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass102,233 miles (+342)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    102,233 miles
    Test number
    806385063544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass101,891 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    101,891 miles
    Test number
    951730567933
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail101,891 miles (+1,031)4 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,891 miles
    Test number
    359091734614
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass100,860 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    100,860 miles
    Test number
    283313495484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail100,856 miles (+1,580)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,856 miles
    Test number
    371732003275
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass99,276 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    99,276 miles
    Test number
    981267911529
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail99,276 miles (+1,469)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,276 miles
    Test number
    652674870227
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass97,807 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    97,807 miles
    Test number
    988292113131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail97,807 miles (+992)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,807 miles
    Test number
    663227693640
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass96,815 miles (+2,746)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,815 miles
    Test number
    815526359084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,069 miles (+2,002)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    94,069 miles
    Test number
    436136864353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    92,067 miles
    Test number
    712300866436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail92,067 miles (+1,345)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,067 miles
    Test number
    515289127745
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass90,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    90,722 miles
    Test number
    942862326987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail90,722 miles (+1,594)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,722 miles
    Test number
    642663587517
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass89,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,128 miles
    Test number
    207109435106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,128 miles (+1,357)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,128 miles
    Test number
    216509635168
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass87,771 miles (+2,119)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    87,771 miles
    Test number
    525990154167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,652 miles (+2,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    85,652 miles
    Test number
    945612943144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass83,279 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    83,279 miles
    Test number
    785471032106
    • 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. Fail83,279 miles (+3,247)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,279 miles
    Test number
    845591332118
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  22. Pass80,032 miles (+630)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    80,032 miles
    Test number
    677121831194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing on outer sidewalls
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low
    • NoteFront reg plate water damaged

  23. Pass79,402 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    79,402 miles
    Test number
    423142210128
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail79,402 miles (+2,681)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,402 miles
    Test number
    622541710107
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass76,721 miles (+3,388)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    76,721 miles
    Test number
    231624849061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass73,333 miles (+1,361)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    73,333 miles
    Test number
    183531028100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass71,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    71,972 miles
    Test number
    983552127183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail71,964 miles (+3,932)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,964 miles
    Test number
    182162327114
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  29. Pass68,032 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    68,032 miles
    Test number
    594542806269
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have nails in them
    • NoteExhaust to gearbox support corroding

Questions about T983 VEU

Does T983 VEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T983 VEU expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T983 VEU?
The MOT on T983 VEU expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T983 VEU done?
T983 VEU was recorded at 102,233 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 1,779 miles a year.
Has T983 VEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T983 VEU has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T983 VEU 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 T983 VEU find?
T983 VEU passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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