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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T149 KBUMOT history

T149 KBU is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 118,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Feb 2025
Mileage
118,843 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2024
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T149 KBU
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
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T149 KBU was last recorded at 118,843 miles on 12 Feb 2024, 176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,667 miles · 8 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
176 miles
Average per year
3,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,843 miles
  • 2023 – 118,667 miles
  • 2022 – 118,213 miles
  • 2021 – 118,127 miles
  • 2019 – 115,873 miles
  • 2018 – 113,708 miles
  • 2016 – 110,419 miles
  • 2015 – 108,116 miles
  • 2014 – 103,861 miles
  • 2013 – 102,578 miles
  • 2012 – 94,044 miles
  • 2011 – 84,493 miles
  • 2010 – 73,681 miles
  • 2009 – 64,729 miles
  • 2008 – 60,398 miles
  • 2007 – 55,134 miles
  • 2006 – 50,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,843 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working and has water ingress
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,843 miles3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    118,843 miles
    Test number
    574390910985
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working and has water ingress
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail118,841 miles (+174)3 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,841 miles
    Test number
    917303964556
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working and has water ingress
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass118,667 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    118,667 miles
    Test number
    116559191156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail118,667 miles (+454)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,667 miles
    Test number
    331383212413
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass118,213 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    118,213 miles
    Test number
    711200619351
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail118,212 miles (+85)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,212 miles
    Test number
    337840370140
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass118,127 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,127 miles
    Test number
    604478983748
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail118,127 miles (+2,254)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,127 miles
    Test number
    499261313040
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass115,873 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    115,873 miles
    Test number
    768282364471
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail115,873 miles (+2,165)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,873 miles
    Test number
    878611001967
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass113,708 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    113,708 miles
    Test number
    340391699813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail113,707 miles (+3,288)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,707 miles
    Test number
    444065406267
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass110,419 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    110,419 miles
    Test number
    239096014763
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  14. Fail110,419 miles (+2,303)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,419 miles
    Test number
    943271416267
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureStop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  15. Pass108,116 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    108,116 miles
    Test number
    448976545107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail108,109 miles (+4,248)2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,109 miles
    Test number
    276541135408
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass103,861 miles (+1,283)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    103,861 miles
    Test number
    869299874004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass102,578 miles (+8,534)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    102,578 miles
    Test number
    735893443196
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  19. Pass94,044 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    94,044 miles
    Test number
    177001132156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  20. Fail94,044 miles (+9,551)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,044 miles
    Test number
    248091632157
    • FailureOffside Rear 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)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteAirbag light on

  21. Fail84,493 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,493 miles
    Test number
    157441551153
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres are wearing on inside edges

  22. Pass84,493 miles (+10,812)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    84,493 miles
    Test number
    785661351103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres are wearing on inside edges

  23. Pass73,681 miles (+8,952)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,681 miles
    Test number
    601281580069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,729 miles (+4,331)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    64,729 miles
    Test number
    103196469050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,398 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,398 miles
    Test number
    764132958144
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass60,398 miles (+5,264)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    60,398 miles
    Test number
    980082358117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass55,134 miles (+5,125)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    55,134 miles
    Test number
    123670577141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass50,009 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    50,009 miles
    Test number
    492466156133
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T149 KBU

Does T149 KBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T149 KBU expired on 11 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T149 KBU?
The MOT on T149 KBU expired on 11 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T149 KBU done?
T149 KBU was recorded at 118,843 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2024, an average of 3,891 miles a year.
Has T149 KBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T149 KBU has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T149 KBU 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 T149 KBU find?
T149 KBU passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2024 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: central rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 7 more.

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