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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 3,201 cc

V730 ETOMOT history

V730 ETO is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 21 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

V730 ETO blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
82,566 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V730 ETO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
21 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V730 ETO was last recorded at 82,566 miles on 12 May 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,562 miles · 29 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,566 miles
  • 2025 – 82,513 miles
  • 2023 – 82,506 miles
  • 2022 – 82,424 miles
  • 2021 – 82,224 miles
  • 2020 – 82,088 miles
  • 2019 – 81,900 miles
  • 2018 – 81,556 miles
  • 2016 – 81,436 miles
  • 2014 – 80,947 miles
  • 2013 – 80,872 miles
  • 2010 – 78,635 miles
  • 2009 – 75,806 miles
  • 2008 – 66,083 miles
  • 2007 – 55,915 miles
  • 2006 – 53,799 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,566 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,566 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    82,566 miles
    Test number
    364448948192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail82,562 miles (+49)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,562 miles
    Test number
    199925590087
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass82,513 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    82,513 miles
    Test number
    817145090218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,506 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    82,506 miles
    Test number
    493207945540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,424 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    82,424 miles
    Test number
    246803840317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,224 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    82,224 miles
    Test number
    607055630376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,088 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    82,088 miles
    Test number
    495136463908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,900 miles (+344)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,900 miles
    Test number
    812439091067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,556 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    81,556 miles
    Test number
    203071953253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail81,554 miles (+118)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,554 miles
    Test number
    319198283039
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass81,436 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    81,436 miles
    Test number
    212542493408
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail81,422 miles (+475)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,422 miles
    Test number
    748427411323
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wall has deep cracks
  13. Fail80,947 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,947 miles
    Test number
    337310024250
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass80,947 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    80,947 miles
    Test number
    416250524250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass80,872 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,872 miles
    Test number
    958725903219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,635 miles (+2,829)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    78,635 miles
    Test number
    493044020178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,806 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    75,806 miles
    Test number
    172261749443
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Fail75,806 miles (+9,723)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,806 miles
    Test number
    291801949032
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass66,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    66,083 miles
    Test number
    230362738026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,083 miles (+10,168)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,083 miles
    Test number
    282445128093
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteFront pads look low
    • NoteRear pads look low
  21. Pass55,915 miles (+2,116)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    55,915 miles
    Test number
    342014837017
    • NoteSlight play to o/s/f steering rack
    • NoteSome surface corrosion to front pas pipes
    • NoteSome uneven wear to o/s/f tyre inner edges
  22. Pass53,799 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    53,799 miles
    Test number
    954015546061
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING OUTTER EDGES

Questions about V730 ETO

Does V730 ETO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V730 ETO is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V730 ETO?
The MOT on V730 ETO is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V730 ETO done?
V730 ETO was recorded at 82,566 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 1,421 miles a year.
Has V730 ETO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V730 ETO has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V730 ETO 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 V730 ETO find?
V730 ETO passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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