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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V730 ROCMOT history

V730 ROC is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 15 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 64,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

V730 ROC blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
64,181 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V730 ROC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V730 ROC was last recorded at 64,181 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,179 miles · 1 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,181 miles
  • 2025 – 64,013 miles
  • 2024 – 63,534 miles
  • 2023 – 63,049 miles
  • 2022 – 62,637 miles
  • 2021 – 62,214 miles
  • 2020 – 61,858 miles
  • 2019 – 61,132 miles
  • 2018 – 59,999 miles
  • 2017 – 59,152 miles
  • 2016 – 57,982 miles
  • 2015 – 56,680 miles
  • 2014 – 55,229 miles
  • 2013 – 53,907 miles
  • 2012 – 52,074 miles
  • 2011 – 50,114 miles
  • 2010 – 48,301 miles
  • 2009 – 47,039 miles
  • 2008 – 45,124 miles
  • 2007 – 43,945 miles
  • 2006 – 42,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,181 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,181 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    64,181 miles
    Test number
    673512368780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail64,179 miles (+166)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,179 miles
    Test number
    885831790014
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass64,013 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    64,013 miles
    Test number
    539343700785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,534 miles (+485)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    63,534 miles
    Test number
    631252920611
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass63,049 miles (+412)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    63,049 miles
    Test number
    768225743749
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass62,637 miles (+423)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    62,637 miles
    Test number
    402364117981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,214 miles (+356)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    62,214 miles
    Test number
    659532171270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,858 miles (+726)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    61,858 miles
    Test number
    423426900127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,132 miles (+1,133)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    61,132 miles
    Test number
    269478757265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass59,999 miles (+847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    59,999 miles
    Test number
    249169418963
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass59,152 miles (+1,170)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,152 miles
    Test number
    578035533232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass57,982 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,982 miles
    Test number
    516643689783
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Fail57,982 miles (+1,302)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,982 miles
    Test number
    776738813765
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass56,680 miles (+1,451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    56,680 miles
    Test number
    439551785199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass55,229 miles (+1,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    55,229 miles
    Test number
    697458374171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass53,907 miles (+1,833)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    53,907 miles
    Test number
    237746683446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,074 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,074 miles
    Test number
    585672382145
    • NoteNearside/offside front tyres perishing slightly.
  18. Fail52,074 miles (+1,960)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,074 miles
    Test number
    236612382142
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside/offside front tyres perishing slightly.
  19. Pass50,114 miles (+1,813)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    50,114 miles
    Test number
    675693981147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,301 miles (+1,262)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    48,301 miles
    Test number
    314644980197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,039 miles (+1,915)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    47,039 miles
    Test number
    372098579156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,124 miles (+1,179)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,124 miles
    Test number
    872040488108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,945 miles (+1,491)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    43,945 miles
    Test number
    864761387147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,454 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    42,454 miles
    Test number
    764309786136
    • NoteAdvise front pads very low

Questions about V730 ROC

Does V730 ROC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V730 ROC is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V730 ROC?
The MOT on V730 ROC is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V730 ROC done?
V730 ROC was recorded at 64,181 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 1,086 miles a year.
Has V730 ROC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V730 ROC has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V730 ROC 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 ROC find?
V730 ROC passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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