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BMW Z3

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T38 KGFMOT history

T38 KGF is a grey petrol BMW Z3 first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2025
Mileage
96,405 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T38 KGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2025
Latest MOT test
9 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T38 KGF was last recorded at 96,405 miles on 9 May 2024, 2,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,853 miles · 24 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,552 miles
Average per year
1,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 96,405 miles
  • 2021 – 93,853 miles
  • 2020 – 93,436 miles
  • 2019 – 92,062 miles
  • 2018 – 91,006 miles
  • 2017 – 90,448 miles
  • 2016 – 89,279 miles
  • 2015 – 88,801 miles
  • 2014 – 87,128 miles
  • 2013 – 85,919 miles
  • 2012 – 83,390 miles
  • 2011 – 82,579 miles
  • 2010 – 81,470 miles
  • 2009 – 80,815 miles
  • 2008 – 79,853 miles
  • 2007 – 76,923 miles
  • 2006 – 63,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,405 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Front tyre wearing to outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Corrosion outer handbrake cables

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Stud broken manifold to front pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,405 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    96,405 miles
    Test number
    392749352769
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. PassMileage not read7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    660690621808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass93,853 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,853 miles
    Test number
    872707069640
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail93,853 miles (+417)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,853 miles
    Test number
    320652223618
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass93,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    93,436 miles
    Test number
    286806962003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,436 miles (+1,374)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,436 miles
    Test number
    779142031347
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass92,062 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    92,062 miles
    Test number
    465658490704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion exhaust

  8. Fail92,062 miles (+1,056)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,062 miles
    Test number
    592910421973
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion exhaust

  9. Pass91,006 miles (+558)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    91,006 miles
    Test number
    775924326173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  10. Pass90,448 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,448 miles
    Test number
    409553430784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing to outer edge
    • AdvisoryCorrosion outer handbrake cables

  11. Fail90,448 miles (+1,169)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,448 miles
    Test number
    601246738296
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing to outer edge
    • AdvisoryCorrosion outer handbrake cables

  12. Pass89,279 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,279 miles
    Test number
    520529277544
    • AdvisoryStud broken manifold to front pipe

  13. Fail89,279 miles (+478)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,279 miles
    Test number
    290430475679
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryStud broken manifold to front pipe

  14. Pass88,801 miles (+1,673)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    88,801 miles
    Test number
    845489445151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,128 miles (+1,209)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    87,128 miles
    Test number
    237113954403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,919 miles
    Test number
    317125453199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,919 miles (+2,529)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,919 miles
    Test number
    768090453147
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass83,390 miles (+811)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    83,390 miles
    Test number
    198627302178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,579 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    82,579 miles
    Test number
    225913621401
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail82,579 miles (+1,109)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,579 miles
    Test number
    767918211190
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass81,470 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    81,470 miles
    Test number
    731078490032
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edges
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  22. Fail81,470 miles (+655)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,470 miles
    Test number
    171946390435
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edges
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  23. Pass80,815 miles (+962)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    80,815 miles
    Test number
    812269399041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly

  24. Pass79,853 miles (+2,930)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    79,853 miles
    Test number
    481446618167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass76,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    76,923 miles
    Test number
    221860317404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail76,923 miles (+13,581)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,923 miles
    Test number
    493000817143
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • NoteExhaust manifold bolts missing

  27. Pass63,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    63,342 miles
    Test number
    311301886045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T38 KGF

Does T38 KGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T38 KGF expired on 8 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T38 KGF?
The MOT on T38 KGF expired on 8 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T38 KGF done?
T38 KGF was recorded at 96,405 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2024, an average of 1,823 miles a year.
Has T38 KGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T38 KGF has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T38 KGF 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 T38 KGF find?
T38 KGF passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2024 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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