BMW logo

BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y299 VVPMOT history

Y299 VVP is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 3 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 72,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

Y299 VVP silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,618 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,457 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y299 VVP in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y299 VVP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y299 VVP was last recorded at 72,618 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,618 miles · 3 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,618 miles
  • 2025 – 69,384 miles
  • 2024 – 68,260 miles
  • 2023 – 67,483 miles
  • 2022 – 66,730 miles
  • 2021 – 65,830 miles
  • 2020 – 65,095 miles
  • 2019 – 64,412 miles
  • 2018 – 63,276 miles
  • 2017 – 62,572 miles
  • 2016 – 61,679 miles
  • 2015 – 61,000 miles
  • 2014 – 60,154 miles
  • 2013 – 59,143 miles
  • 2012 – 58,086 miles
  • 2011 – 56,148 miles
  • 2010 – 53,202 miles
  • 2009 – 45,419 miles
  • 2008 – 35,155 miles
  • 2007 – 30,425 miles
  • 2006 – 24,901 miles
  • 2005 – 21,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,618 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc's rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill cover corroded and holed. under the cover is very corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill cover corroded and holed. under the cover is very corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass72,618 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,618 miles
    Test number
    448735108835
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc's rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail72,618 miles (+3,234)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,618 miles
    Test number
    320158278279
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn w/bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement w/bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc's rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass69,384 miles (+1,124)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    69,384 miles
    Test number
    902170376063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass68,260 miles (+777)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    68,260 miles
    Test number
    273169945433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass67,483 miles (+753)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,483 miles
    Test number
    443012423588
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass66,730 miles (+900)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,730 miles
    Test number
    507026318916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,830 miles (+735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,830 miles
    Test number
    969322927795
    • AdvisoryN/S OUTER COVER SILL CORRODED

  8. Pass65,095 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,095 miles
    Test number
    360893207408
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill cover corroded and holed. under the cover is very corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill cover corroded and holed. under the cover is very corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail65,094 miles (+682)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,094 miles
    Test number
    795161733280
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mounting split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill cover corroded and holed. under the cover is very corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill cover corroded and holed. under the cover is very corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass64,412 miles (+1,136)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,412 miles
    Test number
    427674678854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,276 miles (+704)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,276 miles
    Test number
    907079025681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,572 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,572 miles
    Test number
    440114246165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,679 miles (+679)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,679 miles
    Test number
    804214123166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,000 miles (+846)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,000 miles
    Test number
    288520975051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,154 miles (+1,011)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,154 miles
    Test number
    169031374495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,143 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,143 miles
    Test number
    477924873038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,127 miles (+1,041)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,127 miles
    Test number
    485926663005
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass58,086 miles (+1,938)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,086 miles
    Test number
    658194972012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,148 miles (+2,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    56,148 miles
    Test number
    457274781061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass53,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,202 miles
    Test number
    261411330157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail53,202 miles (+7,783)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,202 miles
    Test number
    714261630149
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass45,419 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    45,419 miles
    Test number
    661888229176
    • 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)

  23. Fail45,419 miles (+10,264)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,419 miles
    Test number
    193158329184
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  24. Pass35,155 miles (+4,730)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,155 miles
    Test number
    553081248125
    • NoteAir bag lamp on

  25. Pass30,425 miles (+5,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    30,425 miles
    Test number
    201467707279
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass24,901 miles (+2,906)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,901 miles
    Test number
    140845106212
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on

  27. Pass21,995 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    21,995 miles
    Test number
    923428305259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y299 VVP

Does Y299 VVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y299 VVP is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y299 VVP?
The MOT on Y299 VVP is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y299 VVP done?
Y299 VVP was recorded at 72,618 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 2,457 miles a year.
Has Y299 VVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y299 VVP has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y299 VVP 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 Y299 VVP find?
Y299 VVP passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc's rusty.

Related registrations

Browse all Y299 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.