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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T270 AKOMOT history

T270 AKO is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2025
Mileage
101,128 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T270 AKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T270 AKO was last recorded at 101,128 miles on 20 Aug 2024, 5,561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,567 miles · 24 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
5,561 miles
Average per year
3,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 101,128 miles
  • 2023 – 95,567 miles
  • 2022 – 92,883 miles
  • 2021 – 89,962 miles
  • 2020 – 85,122 miles
  • 2018 – 82,872 miles
  • 2017 – 77,344 miles
  • 2016 – 68,537 miles
  • 2015 – 64,976 miles
  • 2014 – 59,765 miles
  • 2013 – 54,262 miles
  • 2012 – 50,294 miles
  • 2011 – 44,934 miles
  • 2010 – 39,356 miles
  • 2009 – 36,958 miles
  • 2008 – 34,482 miles
  • 2007 – 31,128 miles
  • 2006 – 29,043 miles
  • 2005 – 27,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,128 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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.

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Lower steering column u/j has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,128 miles (+5,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    101,128 miles
    Test number
    831638356438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass95,567 miles (+2,684)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    95,567 miles
    Test number
    595083469223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,883 miles (+2,921)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    92,883 miles
    Test number
    586094911777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat does not work as intended
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass89,962 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    89,962 miles
    Test number
    156010854084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail89,959 miles (+4,837)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,959 miles
    Test number
    850464861330
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass85,122 miles (+2,250)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    85,122 miles
    Test number
    106644877494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,872 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,872 miles
    Test number
    874724989576
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear n/s/r tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked

  8. Fail82,872 miles (+5,528)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,872 miles
    Test number
    806777763090
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear n/s/r tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked

  9. Pass77,344 miles (+8,807)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    77,344 miles
    Test number
    897624701271
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted

  10. Pass68,537 miles (+35)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,537 miles
    Test number
    266614667325
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryLower steering column u/j has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber disconnected

  11. Fail68,502 miles (+3,526)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,502 miles
    Test number
    833010612138
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryLower steering column u/j has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber disconnected

  12. Pass64,976 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,976 miles
    Test number
    534027484548
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  13. Fail64,973 miles (+5,208)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,973 miles
    Test number
    972770303415
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  14. Pass59,765 miles (+5,503)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,765 miles
    Test number
    479042944221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass54,262 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    54,262 miles
    Test number
    789002243265
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail54,262 miles (+3,968)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,262 miles
    Test number
    875309733294
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass50,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    50,294 miles
    Test number
    197353732233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,294 miles (+5,360)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,294 miles
    Test number
    327083832435
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass44,934 miles (+5,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,934 miles
    Test number
    226909421252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass39,356 miles (+2,398)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    39,356 miles
    Test number
    391650530246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,958 miles (+2,476)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    36,958 miles
    Test number
    580407139258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,482 miles (+3,354)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    34,482 miles
    Test number
    104605838292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,128 miles (+2,085)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    31,128 miles
    Test number
    344670347408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,043 miles (+2,018)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    29,043 miles
    Test number
    952004436227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    27,025 miles
    Test number
    713453745269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T270 AKO

Does T270 AKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T270 AKO expired on 19 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T270 AKO?
The MOT on T270 AKO expired on 19 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T270 AKO done?
T270 AKO was recorded at 101,128 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2024, an average of 3,906 miles a year.
Has T270 AKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T270 AKO has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on T270 AKO 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 T270 AKO find?
T270 AKO passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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