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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,800 cc

T305 FGTMOT history

T305 FGT is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 19 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 128,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jun 2026
Mileage
128,533 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T305 FGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T305 FGT was last recorded at 128,533 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 2,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,531 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,002 miles
Average per year
3,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,533 miles
  • 2025 – 126,531 miles
  • 2024 – 124,289 miles
  • 2023 – 123,315 miles
  • 2022 – 122,870 miles
  • 2021 – 122,137 miles
  • 2020 – 121,162 miles
  • 2018 – 119,131 miles
  • 2017 – 114,009 miles
  • 2015 – 105,192 miles
  • 2013 – 103,272 miles
  • 2012 – 98,067 miles
  • 2011 – 92,324 miles
  • 2010 – 91,782 miles
  • 2009 – 88,186 miles
  • 2008 – 81,191 miles
  • 2007 – 70,248 miles
  • 2006 – 60,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail128,533 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit=replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front brake slightly sticking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail128,533 miles (+2,002)1 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,533 miles
    Test number
    882651723329
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit=replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass126,531 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    126,531 miles
    Test number
    937390679579
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit=replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail126,531 miles (+2,242)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,531 miles
    Test number
    724251490309
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit=replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass124,289 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    124,289 miles
    Test number
    967529256023
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail124,289 miles (+974)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,289 miles
    Test number
    286937286564
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass123,315 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    123,315 miles
    Test number
    787140633227
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail123,315 miles (+445)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,315 miles
    Test number
    505090683291
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass122,870 miles (+733)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    122,870 miles
    Test number
    905597167278
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit -replace soon (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit=replace soon (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear subframe mounting bush worn=no excessive movement but replacemnt advised

  9. Pass122,137 miles (+975)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    122,137 miles
    Test number
    260894745737
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass121,162 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    121,162 miles
    Test number
    356349175784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail121,157 miles (+2,026)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,157 miles
    Test number
    385631368197
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass119,131 miles (+5,122)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    119,131 miles
    Test number
    100680648562
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  13. Pass114,009 miles (+8,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    114,009 miles
    Test number
    183671423711
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass105,192 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    105,192 miles
    Test number
    502485950886
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slightly sticking
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  15. Fail105,192 miles (+1,920)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,192 miles
    Test number
    537636660154
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailurePassenger door does not latch securely closed bonnet (6.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slightly sticking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  16. Pass103,272 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    103,272 miles
    Test number
    865151213303
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail103,272 miles (+5,205)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,272 miles
    Test number
    877739103360
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass98,067 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    98,067 miles
    Test number
    975747432271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail97,997 miles (+5,673)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,997 miles
    Test number
    837210732203
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass92,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    92,324 miles
    Test number
    348339301141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail92,324 miles (+542)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,324 miles
    Test number
    416879901120
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  22. Pass91,782 miles (+3,596)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    91,782 miles
    Test number
    494505590234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass88,186 miles (+6,995)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    88,186 miles
    Test number
    114788909324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass81,191 miles (+10,943)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    81,191 miles
    Test number
    460460518464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,248 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    70,248 miles
    Test number
    453693017309
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Fail70,248 miles (+4,999)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,248 miles
    Test number
    661693717316
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass65,249 miles (+4,968)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    65,249 miles
    Test number
    753700767039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  28. Pass60,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    60,281 miles
    Test number
    273252566037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail60,281 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,281 miles
    Test number
    531590466083
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T305 FGT

Does T305 FGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T305 FGT expired on 4 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T305 FGT?
The MOT on T305 FGT expired on 4 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T305 FGT done?
T305 FGT was recorded at 128,533 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 3,369 miles a year.
Has T305 FGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T305 FGT has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T305 FGT 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 T305 FGT find?
T305 FGT failed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front inner tyre has ply or cords exposed; windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid; nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 6 more.

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