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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

VOP 1MOT history

VOP 1 is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 22 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 76,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2025.

VOP 1 green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2026
Mileage
76,372 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VOP 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
22 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

VOP 1 was last recorded at 76,372 miles on 14 Jul 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,362 miles · 20 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,372 miles
  • 2024 – 76,362 miles
  • 2019 – 76,358 miles
  • 2018 – 76,272 miles
  • 2017 – 76,268 miles
  • 2016 – 75,973 miles
  • 2015 – 75,962 miles
  • 2014 – 75,162 miles
  • 2013 – 73,540 miles
  • 2011 – 67,629 miles
  • 2009 – 65,841 miles
  • 2008 – 65,826 miles
  • 2006 – 63,389 miles
  • 2005 – 62,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,372 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel pipes rusted at rear
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySills/floor rusted
  • AdvisorySuspension/subframes rusted

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,372 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    76,372 miles
    Test number
    608877019181
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes rusted at rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySills/floor rusted
    • AdvisorySuspension/subframes rusted

  2. Pass76,362 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    76,362 miles
    Test number
    101838079584
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail76,362 miles (+4)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,362 miles
    Test number
    188476501839
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass76,358 miles (+86)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,358 miles
    Test number
    875917794724
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,272 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    76,272 miles
    Test number
    523454332337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail76,272 miles (+4)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,272 miles
    Test number
    408765812456
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass76,268 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    76,268 miles
    Test number
    452688912797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  8. Fail76,268 miles (+295)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,268 miles
    Test number
    855960918238
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  9. Pass75,973 miles (+1)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    75,973 miles
    Test number
    911577845081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side light cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryDiff mount worn
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Fail75,972 miles (+10)4 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,972 miles
    Test number
    450394440410
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side light cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryDiff mount worn
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass75,962 miles (+800)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    75,962 miles
    Test number
    551824461286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass75,162 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    75,162 miles
    Test number
    855954284136
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail75,162 miles (+1,622)8 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,162 miles
    Test number
    678026474132
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass73,540 miles (+3)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    73,540 miles
    Test number
    909439623164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront suspension corroded
    • NoteN/S sill area corroded
    • NoteN/S/F Floor to sill corroded
    • NoteO/S sill area corroded
    • NoteO/S/F Floor to sill corroded
    • NoteRear brake disc`s slightly pitted

  15. Fail73,537 miles (+5,908)13 failures2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,537 miles
    Test number
    659540523133
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAll brake disc`s slightly pitted
    • NoteFront suspension corroded
    • NoteN/S sill area corroded
    • NoteN/S/F Floor to sill corroded
    • NoteO/S sill area corroded
    • NoteO/S/F Floor to sill corroded
    • NoteO/S/R tyre very low on air

  16. Pass67,629 miles (+1,788)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,629 miles
    Test number
    449377761080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,841 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    65,841 miles
    Test number
    884885619236
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass65,826 miles (+18)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    65,826 miles
    Test number
    531154048179
    • NoteAll brake discs slightly rusty
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteO/s handbrake cable outer caseing split
    • NoteSlight leak n/s front shockabsorber

  19. Fail65,808 miles (+2,419)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,808 miles
    Test number
    724861148140
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAll brake discs slightly rusty
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteO/s handbrake cable outer caseing split
    • NoteSlight leak n/s front shockabsorber

  20. Pass63,389 miles (+544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    63,389 miles
    Test number
    643324006376
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail62,845 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,845 miles
    Test number
    541602975218
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass62,845 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    62,845 miles
    Test number
    692692875295
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about VOP 1

What vehicle is registration VOP 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VOP 1 on a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 22 Aug 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VOP 1 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VOP 1 expired on 13 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VOP 1?
The MOT on VOP 1 expired on 13 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VOP 1 done?
VOP 1 was recorded at 76,372 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2025, an average of 684 miles a year.
Has VOP 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VOP 1 has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on VOP 1 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 VOP 1 find?
VOP 1 passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2025 with 5 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear; fuel pipes rusted at rear; offside front inner suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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