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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V73 HROMOT history

V73 HRO is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 30 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.

V73 HRO blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2026
Mileage
126,387 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V73 HRO
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
30 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V73 HRO was last recorded at 126,387 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 596 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,791 miles · 9 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
596 miles
Average per year
1,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,387 miles
  • 2024 – 125,791 miles
  • 2023 – 125,028 miles
  • 2022 – 124,452 miles
  • 2021 – 124,011 miles
  • 2020 – 124,005 miles
  • 2019 – 122,673 miles
  • 2018 – 121,263 miles
  • 2017 – 119,752 miles
  • 2016 – 119,451 miles
  • 2015 – 117,900 miles
  • 2014 – 115,455 miles
  • 2013 – 110,282 miles
  • 2012 – 105,835 miles
  • 2011 – 102,286 miles
  • 2010 – 102,030 miles
  • 2009 – 100,583 miles
  • 2008 – 100,470 miles
  • 2007 – 96,976 miles
  • 2006 – 89,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,387 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met the requirements

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,387 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    126,387 miles
    Test number
    641945857913
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met the requirements

  2. Fail126,384 miles (+593)4 major1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,384 miles
    Test number
    108130011766
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,791 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    125,791 miles
    Test number
    891922983216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at the rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail125,788 miles (+760)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,788 miles
    Test number
    607641713427
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at the rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass125,028 miles (+576)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    125,028 miles
    Test number
    336767479316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPark brake just met requirement

  6. Pass124,452 miles (+441)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    124,452 miles
    Test number
    709903479970
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met requirement

  7. Pass124,011 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    124,011 miles
    Test number
    781575077900
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre box slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi brake pipes starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail124,005 miles (+1,332)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,005 miles
    Test number
    391793428758
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust 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 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPark brake only just met requirement

  9. Pass122,673 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,673 miles
    Test number
    909357279508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met requirement

  10. Fail122,673 miles (+1,410)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,673 miles
    Test number
    980122620732
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met requirement

  11. Pass121,263 miles (+1,511)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    121,263 miles
    Test number
    852120633774
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a slight blow on exhaust
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has slight travel

  12. Pass119,752 miles (+301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    119,752 miles
    Test number
    842178407775
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

  13. Pass119,451 miles (+1,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    119,451 miles
    Test number
    443973720096
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake flexi hoses starting to perish
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone back bushes starting to perish

  14. Pass117,900 miles (+2,445)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    117,900 miles
    Test number
    435555015173
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake flexi hoses slight cracking
    • NoteExhaust rear hanger corroded off but system still secure

  15. Pass115,455 miles (+5,173)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    115,455 miles
    Test number
    549539204104
    • NoteBoth front brake flexi hoses cracking

  16. Pass110,282 miles (+4,447)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    110,282 miles
    Test number
    449167333143
    • NoteO/s/f pads getting low
    • NoteQuite heavy corrosion to n/s/r metal brake pipe
    • NoteSigns of slight age and wear to both front wishbone back bushes

  17. Pass105,835 miles (+3,549)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    105,835 miles
    Test number
    508045902157
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to front metal brake pipes
    • NoteSlight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

  18. Pass102,286 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    102,286 miles
    Test number
    546214531164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass102,030 miles (+1,447)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    102,030 miles
    Test number
    792765340207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,583 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    100,583 miles
    Test number
    382647439428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail100,470 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,470 miles
    Test number
    660593018349
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass100,470 miles (+3,494)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    100,470 miles
    Test number
    942243018324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass96,976 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    96,976 miles
    Test number
    182868497256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail96,969 miles (+7,609)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,969 miles
    Test number
    274607097222
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  25. Pass89,360 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    89,360 miles
    Test number
    481071406449
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about V73 HRO

Does V73 HRO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V73 HRO expired on 29 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V73 HRO?
The MOT on V73 HRO expired on 29 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V73 HRO done?
V73 HRO was recorded at 126,387 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 1,957 miles a year.
Has V73 HRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V73 HRO has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V73 HRO 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 V73 HRO find?
V73 HRO passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with 8 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; nearside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush, and 5 more.

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