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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T288 KJFMOT history

T288 KJF is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 38,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
38,354 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T288 KJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T288 KJF was last recorded at 38,354 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 1,415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
36,939 miles · 2 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,415 miles
Average per year
521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,354 miles
  • 2025 – 36,939 miles
  • 2024 – 36,726 miles
  • 2023 – 36,452 miles
  • 2022 – 35,833 miles
  • 2021 – 35,102 miles
  • 2020 – 34,624 miles
  • 2019 – 34,065 miles
  • 2018 – 32,690 miles
  • 2017 – 32,238 miles
  • 2016 – 29,400 miles
  • 2008 – 28,909 miles
  • 2007 – 28,375 miles
  • 2006 – 28,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,354 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Engine bay covers and under body trays

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,354 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    38,354 miles
    Test number
    194409015816
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail38,354 miles (+1,415)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,354 miles
    Test number
    162239668519
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass36,939 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    36,939 miles
    Test number
    424419576020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,726 miles (+274)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    36,726 miles
    Test number
    525826006897
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under body trays obscuring some components

  5. Pass36,452 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    36,452 miles
    Test number
    779520085867
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers

  6. Fail36,452 miles (+619)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,452 miles
    Test number
    907891854508
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers

  7. Pass35,833 miles (+731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    35,833 miles
    Test number
    885853406405
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under body trays

  8. Pass35,102 miles (+478)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    35,102 miles
    Test number
    979969522615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,624 miles (+559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    34,624 miles
    Test number
    200737916872
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under body trays
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs rusty

  10. Pass34,065 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,065 miles
    Test number
    502548290010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,690 miles (+452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    32,690 miles
    Test number
    206092138900
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass32,238 miles (+2,838)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    32,238 miles
    Test number
    625168512987
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass29,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,400 miles
    Test number
    249421329589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail29,400 miles (+491)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,400 miles
    Test number
    618932083260
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perished

  15. Pass28,909 miles (+534)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,909 miles
    Test number
    503582388235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,375 miles (+360)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    28,375 miles
    Test number
    253758197254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,015 miles
    Test number
    201548656252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T288 KJF

Does T288 KJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T288 KJF is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T288 KJF?
The MOT on T288 KJF is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T288 KJF done?
T288 KJF was recorded at 38,354 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 521 miles a year.
Has T288 KJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T288 KJF has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T288 KJF 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 T288 KJF find?
T288 KJF passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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