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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

GFO 501MOT history

GFO 501 is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 17 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 92,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2025.

GFO 501 blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2026
Mileage
92,218 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GFO 501
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

GFO 501 was last recorded at 92,218 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,276 miles · 13 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
942 miles
Average per year
1,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,218 miles
  • 2024 – 91,276 miles
  • 2023 – 89,991 miles
  • 2022 – 89,497 miles
  • 2021 – 89,006 miles
  • 2019 – 88,892 miles
  • 2018 – 88,676 miles
  • 2017 – 86,654 miles
  • 2016 – 86,020 miles
  • 2015 – 84,924 miles
  • 2013 – 81,666 miles
  • 2012 – 77,246 miles
  • 2011 – 74,133 miles
  • 2010 – 70,181 miles
  • 2009 – 67,360 miles
  • 2008 – 63,419 miles
  • 2007 – 58,641 miles
  • 2006 – 55,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,218 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable corroded/swollen. (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut.245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable corroded/swollen. (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,218 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    92,218 miles
    Test number
    187672854772
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable corroded/swollen. (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut.245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable corroded/swollen. (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail92,218 miles (+942)2 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,218 miles
    Test number
    660519308330
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable corroded/swollen. (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut.245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable corroded/swollen. (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,276 miles (+1,285)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    91,276 miles
    Test number
    598547104724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,991 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2024
    Odometer
    89,991 miles
    Test number
    370664466918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,497 miles (+491)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    89,497 miles
    Test number
    546323445659
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable.. (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing at seam.... (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable collapsing.... (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryInside rear view mirror missing....

  6. Pass89,006 miles (+38)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    89,006 miles
    Test number
    508639090198
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail88,968 miles (+76)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,968 miles
    Test number
    552374895262
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

  8. Pass88,892 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,892 miles
    Test number
    753164789280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,676 miles (+2,022)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,676 miles
    Test number
    703018475344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,654 miles (+634)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,654 miles
    Test number
    363169978439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,020 miles (+1,096)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    86,020 miles
    Test number
    753419499830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    84,924 miles
    Test number
    318122545054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,924 miles (+3,258)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,924 miles
    Test number
    859708825091
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass81,666 miles (+4,420)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    81,666 miles
    Test number
    669403243397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,246 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    77,246 miles
    Test number
    438438542407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail77,203 miles (+3,070)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,203 miles
    Test number
    327013432384
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass74,133 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    74,133 miles
    Test number
    808716401137
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail74,123 miles (+3,942)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,123 miles
    Test number
    998133501184
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass70,181 miles (+2,821)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    70,181 miles
    Test number
    182970900110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,360 miles (+3,941)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    67,360 miles
    Test number
    683967919060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,419 miles (+4,778)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    63,419 miles
    Test number
    240315008003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,641 miles (+2,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    58,641 miles
    Test number
    763296807068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass55,826 miles (+28)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    55,826 miles
    Test number
    780353416054
    • NoteREAR INDICATORS DISCOLOURED
    • NoteREAR METAL BRAKE PIPES RUSTED

  24. Fail55,798 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,798 miles
    Test number
    864452316029
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S AND O/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES RUSTED IN PLACES
    • NoteN/S FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW IN PLACES

Questions about GFO 501

What vehicle is registration GFO 501 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GFO 501 on a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 17 Sept 1998. 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 GFO 501 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on GFO 501 expired on 28 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on GFO 501?
The MOT on GFO 501 expired on 28 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has GFO 501 done?
GFO 501 was recorded at 92,218 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025, an average of 1,848 miles a year.
Has GFO 501 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GFO 501 has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on GFO 501 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 GFO 501 find?
GFO 501 passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2025 with 11 advisories: central front power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall,, and 8 more.

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