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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T251 GKNMOT history

T251 GKN is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 70,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2023
Mileage
70,739 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T251 GKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T251 GKN was last recorded at 70,739 miles on 21 Nov 2022, 364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,375 miles · 1 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
364 miles
Average per year
1,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 70,739 miles
  • 2021 – 70,375 miles
  • 2020 – 69,773 miles
  • 2019 – 69,356 miles
  • 2018 – 67,871 miles
  • 2017 – 66,661 miles
  • 2016 – 64,947 miles
  • 2015 – 63,351 miles
  • 2014 – 61,491 miles
  • 2013 – 59,542 miles
  • 2012 – 56,685 miles
  • 2011 – 54,112 miles
  • 2010 – 49,951 miles
  • 2009 – 47,196 miles
  • 2008 – 43,630 miles
  • 2007 – 41,185 miles
  • 2006 – 38,821 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,739 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside rear parking brake cable casing deteriorating

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass70,739 miles (+364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    70,739 miles
    Test number
    699818280832
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking brake cable casing deteriorating

  2. Pass70,375 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,375 miles
    Test number
    217524661156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake cable deteriorating

  3. Fail70,375 miles (+602)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,375 miles
    Test number
    596781611950
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake cable deteriorating

  4. Pass69,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    69,773 miles
    Test number
    984911532325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail69,773 miles (+417)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,773 miles
    Test number
    228394476944
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass69,356 miles (+1,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,356 miles
    Test number
    477332750734
    • AdvisorySlight deterioration to nearside parking brake cable

  7. Pass67,871 miles (+1,210)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    67,871 miles
    Test number
    344905738131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,661 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,661 miles
    Test number
    209437899511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,659 miles (+1,712)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,659 miles
    Test number
    262349707569
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass64,947 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    64,947 miles
    Test number
    385631648464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail64,947 miles (+1,596)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,947 miles
    Test number
    506567792508
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit All Tyres (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass63,351 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    63,351 miles
    Test number
    951432223966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail63,351 miles (+1,860)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,351 miles
    Test number
    767544767016
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass61,491 miles (+1,949)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    61,491 miles
    Test number
    357879724341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,542 miles (+2,857)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,542 miles
    Test number
    547732733377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front brake shows signs of getting hot

  16. Pass56,685 miles (+2,573)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    56,685 miles
    Test number
    127891922348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass54,112 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    54,112 miles
    Test number
    128325111318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront Pads Getting Low

  18. Fail54,112 miles (+4,161)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,112 miles
    Test number
    989055311302
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront Pads Getting Low

  19. Pass49,951 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    49,951 miles
    Test number
    403341720369
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering rack arm

  20. Fail49,951 miles (+2,755)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,951 miles
    Test number
    900660220304
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBonnet catch not securing
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering rack arm

  21. Pass47,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    47,196 miles
    Test number
    243917819330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,196 miles (+3,566)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,196 miles
    Test number
    423266219438
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass43,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,630 miles
    Test number
    792781778152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail43,630 miles (+2,445)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,630 miles
    Test number
    714060978161
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass41,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    41,185 miles
    Test number
    334160277195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,185 miles (+2,364)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,185 miles
    Test number
    301059367138
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass38,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    38,821 miles
    Test number
    461355626141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T251 GKN

Does T251 GKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T251 GKN expired on 30 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T251 GKN?
The MOT on T251 GKN expired on 30 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T251 GKN done?
T251 GKN was recorded at 70,739 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2022, an average of 1,929 miles a year.
Has T251 GKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T251 GKN has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T251 GKN 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 T251 GKN find?
T251 GKN passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rear parking brake cable casing deteriorating.

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