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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

R499 KFSMOT history

R499 KFS is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 75,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2023.

R499 KFS red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2024
Mileage
75,369 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2023
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R499 KFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R499 KFS was last recorded at 75,369 miles on 18 Oct 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,367 miles · 16 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 75,369 miles
  • 2022 – 74,222 miles
  • 2021 – 72,038 miles
  • 2020 – 68,883 miles
  • 2019 – 65,669 miles
  • 2018 – 63,313 miles
  • 2017 – 61,287 miles
  • 2016 – 56,804 miles
  • 2015 – 52,284 miles
  • 2014 – 48,550 miles
  • 2006 – 47,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,369 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryHeavy underbody surface corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,369 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,369 miles
    Test number
    344485853057
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeavy underbody surface corrosion

  2. Fail75,367 miles (+1,145)2 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,367 miles
    Test number
    276894861971
    • DangerousFront Power steering pipe/hose corroded such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.5 (g) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeavy underbody surface corrosion

  3. Pass74,222 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    74,222 miles
    Test number
    634170643525
    • 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))

  4. Fail74,222 miles (+2,184)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,222 miles
    Test number
    741384472857
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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. Pass72,038 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,038 miles
    Test number
    676532729744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail72,031 miles (+3,148)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,031 miles
    Test number
    545244411516
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass68,883 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,883 miles
    Test number
    281156779495
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and sill guards fitted at time of test.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension.

  8. Fail68,881 miles (+3,212)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,881 miles
    Test number
    202892203798
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and sill guards fitted at time of test.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension.

  9. Pass65,669 miles (+2,356)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,669 miles
    Test number
    876814371634
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension

  10. Pass63,313 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,313 miles
    Test number
    167695956923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  11. Fail63,311 miles (+2,024)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,311 miles
    Test number
    344024339453
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  12. Pass61,287 miles (+4,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    61,287 miles
    Test number
    175255009628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass56,804 miles (+4,520)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    56,804 miles
    Test number
    237396054832
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  14. Pass52,284 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    52,284 miles
    Test number
    307217394707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,280 miles (+3,730)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,280 miles
    Test number
    916966825200
    • FailureBrake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  16. Pass48,550 miles (+1)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,550 miles
    Test number
    117923414253
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHandbrake cable corroded and plastic covering swelling at places
    • NoteNsr brake slight bind but less than 20kgf at time of test

  17. Fail48,549 miles (+748)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,549 miles
    Test number
    208493104263
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAlternator not charging had to put onto boostpack to keep running
    • NoteHandbrake cable corroded and plastic covering swelling at places
    • NoteNsf tyre wearing outer edge it has a nail in it also

  18. Pass47,801 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    47,801 miles
    Test number
    661834516224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear outer brake hose ferrules corroded but not excessively
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing around outer edge

Questions about R499 KFS

Does R499 KFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R499 KFS expired on 17 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R499 KFS?
The MOT on R499 KFS expired on 17 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R499 KFS done?
R499 KFS was recorded at 75,369 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2023, an average of 1,602 miles a year.
Has R499 KFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R499 KFS has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on R499 KFS 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 R499 KFS find?
R499 KFS passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2023 with 8 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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