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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V720 XBWMOT history

V720 XBW is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 23 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2024 and it has passed 14 of 26 MOT tests, with 99,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2023.

V720 XBW blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2024
Mileage
99,383 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2023
MOT tests
26
14 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V720 XBW
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
23 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V720 XBW was last recorded at 99,383 miles on 19 Apr 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,383 miles · 13 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 99,383 miles
  • 2022 – 98,262 miles
  • 2021 – 95,417 miles
  • 2019 – 93,259 miles
  • 2018 – 92,205 miles
  • 2017 – 91,423 miles
  • 2016 – 86,450 miles
  • 2014 – 79,260 miles
  • 2013 – 72,055 miles
  • 2012 – 64,066 miles
  • 2011 – 52,828 miles
  • 2010 – 45,396 miles
  • 2009 – 33,716 miles
  • 2008 – 21,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,383 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,383 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    99,383 miles
    Test number
    635952511106
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail99,383 miles (+1,121)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,383 miles
    Test number
    165032139835
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass98,262 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    98,262 miles
    Test number
    801278673851
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail98,261 miles (+2,844)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,261 miles
    Test number
    552153897409
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass95,417 miles (+3)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    95,417 miles
    Test number
    101603160264
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail95,414 miles (+2,155)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,414 miles
    Test number
    479279631587
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass93,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,259 miles
    Test number
    308970847264
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail93,259 miles (+1,054)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,259 miles
    Test number
    698852744782
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass92,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    92,205 miles
    Test number
    137788653189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,205 miles (+782)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,205 miles
    Test number
    334788240416
    • FailureBrake performance not tested Brake fluid leak (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureBrake pipe leaking Across rear of car (3.6.A.1)

  11. Pass91,423 miles (+4,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,423 miles
    Test number
    118628937832
    • AdvisoryTraction control light not visible

  12. Pass86,450 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,450 miles
    Test number
    389184425400
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes (both sides) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTape covering dash board warning light

  13. Fail86,450 miles (+7,190)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,450 miles
    Test number
    917770333987
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes (both sides) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTape covering dash board warning light

  14. Pass79,260 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    79,260 miles
    Test number
    899289634305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail79,260 miles (+7,205)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,260 miles
    Test number
    496239234411
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail72,055 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,055 miles
    Test number
    426067943456
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteO/S Parking brake very noisy when applied
    • NoteRear discs very rusty

  17. Pass72,055 miles (+7,989)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    72,055 miles
    Test number
    817877343378
    • NoteO/S Parking brake very noisy when applied
    • NoteRear discs very rusty

  18. Pass64,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    64,066 miles
    Test number
    755548442378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,066 miles (+11,238)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,066 miles
    Test number
    447868842371
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass52,828 miles (+7,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    52,828 miles
    Test number
    377155551227
    • 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. Pass45,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,396 miles
    Test number
    221130160277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,396 miles (+11,680)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,396 miles
    Test number
    334269050275
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass33,716 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,716 miles
    Test number
    904996449222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail33,716 miles (+103)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,716 miles
    Test number
    222916949215
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail33,613 miles (+12,174)2 dangerous6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,613 miles
    Test number
    424455429216
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass21,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    21,439 miles
    Test number
    480906578128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V720 XBW

Does V720 XBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V720 XBW expired on 18 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V720 XBW?
The MOT on V720 XBW expired on 18 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V720 XBW done?
V720 XBW was recorded at 99,383 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2023, an average of 5,260 miles a year.
Has V720 XBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V720 XBW has failed 12 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on V720 XBW 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 V720 XBW find?
V720 XBW passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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