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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V730 VJOMOT history

V730 VJO is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 20 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 72,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2026.

V730 VJO silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
72,123 mi
At MOT on 25 May 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V730 VJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V730 VJO was last recorded at 72,123 miles on 25 May 2026, 533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,590 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
533 miles
Average per year
2,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,123 miles
  • 2025 – 71,590 miles
  • 2024 – 71,022 miles
  • 2023 – 70,642 miles
  • 2022 – 70,165 miles
  • 2021 – 69,226 miles
  • 2020 – 67,480 miles
  • 2019 – 66,034 miles
  • 2018 – 62,912 miles
  • 2017 – 62,735 miles
  • 2016 – 57,720 miles
  • 2015 – 53,164 miles
  • 2013 – 49,081 miles
  • 2012 – 48,818 miles
  • 2011 – 46,908 miles
  • 2010 – 45,823 miles
  • 2009 – 41,653 miles
  • 2008 – 38,776 miles
  • 2007 – 29,766 miles
  • 2006 – 28,769 miles
  • 2005 – 25,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,123 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,123 miles (+533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    72,123 miles
    Test number
    455454415461
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass71,590 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    71,590 miles
    Test number
    585481768378
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rears (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail71,572 miles (+550)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,572 miles
    Test number
    974660603162
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rears (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass71,022 miles (+380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    71,022 miles
    Test number
    955985862924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass70,642 miles (+477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    70,642 miles
    Test number
    569615135434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass70,165 miles (+939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    70,165 miles
    Test number
    398291593078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass69,226 miles (+1,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    69,226 miles
    Test number
    310841658413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass67,480 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    67,480 miles
    Test number
    978112768090
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail67,480 miles (+1,446)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,480 miles
    Test number
    494479703731
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass66,034 miles (+3,122)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,034 miles
    Test number
    502513863517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,912 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,912 miles
    Test number
    110412207370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,735 miles (+5,015)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,735 miles
    Test number
    798174479972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,720 miles (+4,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,720 miles
    Test number
    622345278597
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded from/to oil cooler (2.3.2)

  14. Pass53,164 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,164 miles
    Test number
    128210525017
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail53,164 miles (+4,083)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,164 miles
    Test number
    566570325007
    • FailureFront 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass49,081 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    49,081 miles
    Test number
    975898093178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,818 miles
    Test number
    439420992073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. FailMileage not read2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    828762601170
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass46,908 miles (+1,085)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,908 miles
    Test number
    967682901194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,823 miles
    Test number
    214141410138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,823 miles (+4,170)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,823 miles
    Test number
    833190810111
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass41,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,653 miles
    Test number
    314825909175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail41,653 miles (+2,877)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,653 miles
    Test number
    882885709128
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  24. Pass38,776 miles (+9,010)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,776 miles
    Test number
    474220808117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,766 miles (+997)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,766 miles
    Test number
    691583307110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,769 miles (+3,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    28,769 miles
    Test number
    203582896272
    • 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)

  27. Pass25,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    25,584 miles
    Test number
    803698885218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V730 VJO

Does V730 VJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V730 VJO is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V730 VJO?
The MOT on V730 VJO is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V730 VJO done?
V730 VJO was recorded at 72,123 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2026, an average of 2,258 miles a year.
Has V730 VJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V730 VJO has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V730 VJO 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 VJO find?
V730 VJO passed its latest MOT on 25 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear wheel bearing slightly noisy both.

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