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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T398 KNAMOT history

T398 KNA is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 77,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2026
Mileage
77,590 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T398 KNA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T398 KNA was last recorded at 77,590 miles on 22 Aug 2025, 219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Apr 2013: 69,462 miles, lower than 69,726 miles on 6 Jun 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
77,371 miles · 1 Oct 2018
Between the last two tests
219 miles
Average per year
2,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,590 miles
  • 2018 – 77,371 miles
  • 2017 – 76,024 miles
  • 2016 – 70,943 miles
  • 2015 – 69,570 miles
  • 2013 – 69,474 miles
  • 2012 – 69,726 miles
  • 2011 – 68,397 miles
  • 2010 – 60,491 miles
  • 2009 – 56,269 miles
  • 2008 – 48,443 miles
  • 2007 – 40,774 miles
  • 2005 – 32,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,590 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,590 miles (+219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    77,590 miles
    Test number
    813049802115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass77,371 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    77,371 miles
    Test number
    543954218755
    • AdvisoryOffside of steering rack is damp with oil

  3. Fail77,371 miles (+1,347)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,371 miles
    Test number
    499084886659
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside of steering rack is damp with oil

  4. Pass76,024 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    76,024 miles
    Test number
    231894915637
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal offside rack (2.3.3b)

  5. Fail75,986 miles (+5,043)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,986 miles
    Test number
    451716386816
    • DangerousSevere engine misfire
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass70,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,943 miles
    Test number
    564927870363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,943 miles (+1,373)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,943 miles
    Test number
    586618343574
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

  8. Pass69,570 miles (+96)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,570 miles
    Test number
    377856085018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass69,474 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,474 miles
    Test number
    159266813108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail69,462 miles (-264)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,462 miles
    Test number
    265812713126
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass69,726 miles (+1,329)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    69,726 miles
    Test number
    287798352476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,397 miles (+7,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    68,397 miles
    Test number
    625481251103
    • 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)

  13. Pass60,491 miles (+4,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,491 miles
    Test number
    402240220187
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  14. Pass56,269 miles (+7,826)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    56,269 miles
    Test number
    173646209033
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass48,443 miles (+7,669)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    48,443 miles
    Test number
    450732928042
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass40,774 miles (+7,845)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,774 miles
    Test number
    672832307000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,929 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    32,929 miles
    Test number
    541367355364
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn to 2mm.

Questions about T398 KNA

Does T398 KNA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T398 KNA expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T398 KNA?
The MOT on T398 KNA expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T398 KNA done?
T398 KNA was recorded at 77,590 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2025, an average of 2,271 miles a year.
Has T398 KNA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T398 KNA has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on T398 KNA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T398 KNA find?
T398 KNA passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front coil spring corroded.

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