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BMW Z3

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T398 KEOMOT history

T398 KEO is a grey petrol BMW Z3 first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2024 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 106,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2024
Mileage
106,765 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2023
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T398 KEO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T398 KEO was last recorded at 106,765 miles on 11 Jan 2023, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,754 miles · 5 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
3,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,765 miles
  • 2019 – 106,203 miles
  • 2016 – 104,066 miles
  • 2015 – 102,454 miles
  • 2013 – 98,179 miles
  • 2012 – 90,827 miles
  • 2011 – 86,906 miles
  • 2010 – 82,023 miles
  • 2009 – 72,647 miles
  • 2008 – 64,339 miles
  • 2007 – 53,285 miles
  • 2006 – 43,611 miles
  • 2005 – 38,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,765 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,765 miles (+11)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,765 miles
    Test number
    129179413528
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail106,754 miles (+551)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,754 miles
    Test number
    590714705734
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,203 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,203 miles
    Test number
    752961445078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail106,182 miles (+2,116)8 major1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,182 miles
    Test number
    436468934010
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery warning light on.
    • AdvisoryEML and TC lights on, off at conclusion of test.
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntake pipe split, causing rough running.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Pass104,066 miles17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    104,066 miles
    Test number
    258488891911
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryLower bumper damaged,radiator duct insecure.
    • AdvisorySlight roughness in front wheel bearings.
    • AdvisorySlight twist in nearside front flexible brake hose.
    • AdvisoryWiper blades deteriorated.

  6. Fail104,066 miles (+1,612)4 failures17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,066 miles
    Test number
    395455593246
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryLower bumper damaged,radiator duct insecure.
    • AdvisorySlight roughness in front wheel bearings.
    • AdvisorySlight twist in nearside front flexible brake hose.
    • AdvisoryWiper blades deteriorated.

  7. Pass102,454 miles18 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    102,454 miles
    Test number
    455353455144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteFront brake pad friction material breaking up.
    • NoteFront lower bumper/engine undertray/radiator duct damaged/insecure.
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly.
    • NoteOffside front shock absorber suspect.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre devoid of tread on inside edge, tread deteriorated.

  8. Fail102,454 miles (+4,275)4 failures18 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,454 miles
    Test number
    579873855153
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteFront brake pad friction material breaking up.
    • NoteFront lower bumper/engine undertray/radiator duct damaged/insecure.
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly.
    • NoteOffside front shock absorber suspect.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre devoid of tread on inside edge, tread deteriorated.

  9. Pass98,179 miles9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    98,179 miles
    Test number
    246627343294
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront bumper damaged
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  10. Fail98,179 miles (+7,352)2 repaired9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,179 miles
    Test number
    989777943247
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront bumper damaged
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  11. Pass90,827 miles (+3,921)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    90,827 miles
    Test number
    985265442292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,906 miles (+4,883)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    86,906 miles
    Test number
    845403021247
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  13. Pass82,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    82,023 miles
    Test number
    624098900217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,023 miles (+9,376)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,023 miles
    Test number
    434128500243
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass72,647 miles (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    72,647 miles
    Test number
    280469909267
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail72,577 miles (+8,238)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,577 miles
    Test number
    201238809218
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass64,339 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    64,339 miles
    Test number
    510030628249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail64,339 miles (+11,054)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,339 miles
    Test number
    820630028269
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass53,285 miles (+9,674)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    53,285 miles
    Test number
    584020237232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,611 miles (+5,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    43,611 miles
    Test number
    122308226291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass38,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    38,539 miles
    Test number
    281963095432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T398 KEO

Does T398 KEO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T398 KEO expired on 10 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T398 KEO?
The MOT on T398 KEO expired on 10 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T398 KEO done?
T398 KEO was recorded at 106,765 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2023, an average of 3,899 miles a year.
Has T398 KEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T398 KEO has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T398 KEO 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 T398 KEO find?
T398 KEO passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2023 with 7 advisories: coil spring corroded all 4; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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