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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T2 GNLMOT history

T2 GNL is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 130,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
130,965 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T2 GNL
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 valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T2 GNL was last recorded at 130,965 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 3,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,248 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,717 miles
Average per year
3,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,965 miles
  • 2025 – 127,248 miles
  • 2024 – 123,786 miles
  • 2023 – 122,220 miles
  • 2022 – 119,270 miles
  • 2021 – 116,257 miles
  • 2020 – 111,738 miles
  • 2019 – 108,385 miles
  • 2018 – 101,768 miles
  • 2017 – 98,048 miles
  • 2016 – 91,728 miles
  • 2015 – 87,517 miles
  • 2014 – 84,983 miles
  • 2013 – 82,924 miles
  • 2012 – 80,891 miles
  • 2011 – 76,693 miles
  • 2010 – 71,589 miles
  • 2009 – 66,583 miles
  • 2008 – 64,682 miles
  • 2007 – 62,320 miles
  • 2006 – 57,748 miles
  • 2005 – 57,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,965 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,965 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    130,965 miles
    Test number
    735537235572
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail130,965 miles (+3,717)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,965 miles
    Test number
    887434385329
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass127,248 miles (+3,462)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    127,248 miles
    Test number
    740915323912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,786 miles (+1,566)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    123,786 miles
    Test number
    773312377413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,220 miles (+2,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    122,220 miles
    Test number
    532684350983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass119,270 miles (+3,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    119,270 miles
    Test number
    487809327222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass116,257 miles (+4,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    116,257 miles
    Test number
    227646556735
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass111,738 miles (+3,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    111,738 miles
    Test number
    851577071360
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill to floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass108,385 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    108,385 miles
    Test number
    691955421963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail108,385 miles (+6,617)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,385 miles
    Test number
    124334674963
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass101,768 miles (+3,720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    101,768 miles
    Test number
    775905511158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass98,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    98,048 miles
    Test number
    780292280891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,048 miles (+6,320)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,048 miles
    Test number
    501225006166
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass91,728 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    91,728 miles
    Test number
    258750207608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,727 miles (+4,210)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,727 miles
    Test number
    712913460621
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  16. Pass87,517 miles (+2,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    87,517 miles
    Test number
    409915315272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass84,983 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    84,983 miles
    Test number
    395304714208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,924 miles (+2,033)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    82,924 miles
    Test number
    649791203230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,891 miles (+4,198)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    80,891 miles
    Test number
    356067212297
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber has slight misting of oil

  20. Pass76,693 miles (+5,104)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    76,693 miles
    Test number
    655752001245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,589 miles (+5,006)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    71,589 miles
    Test number
    281232500290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,583 miles (+1,901)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    66,583 miles
    Test number
    411159929292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,682 miles (+2,362)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    64,682 miles
    Test number
    493505108427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,320 miles (+4,572)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    62,320 miles
    Test number
    332765897211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,748 miles (+677)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    57,748 miles
    Test number
    940583696293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass57,071 miles (+271)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    57,071 miles
    Test number
    364905095498
    • NoteWindscreen been repaired

  27. Fail56,800 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,800 miles
    Test number
    414714075256
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T2 GNL

Does T2 GNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T2 GNL is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T2 GNL?
The MOT on T2 GNL is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T2 GNL done?
T2 GNL was recorded at 130,965 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 3,561 miles a year.
Has T2 GNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T2 GNL has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T2 GNL 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 T2 GNL find?
T2 GNL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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