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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,798 cc

T347 GKNMOT history

T347 GKN is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 82,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
82,265 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T347 GKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,798 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T347 GKN was last recorded at 82,265 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,263 miles · 12 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,265 miles
  • 2025 – 80,828 miles
  • 2023 – 80,577 miles
  • 2022 – 79,940 miles
  • 2021 – 78,279 miles
  • 2020 – 70,799 miles
  • 2019 – 68,218 miles
  • 2018 – 63,254 miles
  • 2017 – 63,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,265 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,265 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    82,265 miles
    Test number
    174750738527
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail82,263 miles (+1,435)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,263 miles
    Test number
    283170356720
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass80,828 miles16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    80,828 miles
    Test number
    443618117492
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40r17 Dot 34/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear sub-frame brackets/mountings corroded but not considered excessive.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Fail80,828 miles (+251)1 major17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,828 miles
    Test number
    973271955482
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40r17 Dot 34/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear sub-frame brackets/mountings corroded but not considered excessive.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass80,577 miles (+637)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,577 miles
    Test number
    813152188520
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Pass79,940 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,940 miles
    Test number
    783584342749
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Fail79,940 miles (+1,661)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,940 miles
    Test number
    392318831222
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass78,279 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    78,279 miles
    Test number
    933421409771
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside along suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail78,279 miles (+7,480)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,279 miles
    Test number
    560851114168
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside along suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass70,799 miles (+2,581)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    70,799 miles
    Test number
    136888079017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,218 miles (+4,964)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,218 miles
    Test number
    677238171871
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass63,254 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    63,254 miles
    Test number
    855027565470
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail63,254 miles (+65)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,254 miles
    Test number
    527193523553
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass63,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,189 miles
    Test number
    594843260029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T347 GKN

Does T347 GKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T347 GKN is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T347 GKN?
The MOT on T347 GKN is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T347 GKN done?
T347 GKN was recorded at 82,265 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 2,065 miles a year.
Has T347 GKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T347 GKN has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T347 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 T347 GKN find?
T347 GKN passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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