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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T41 KBUMOT history

T41 KBU is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 118,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2024
Mileage
118,594 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T41 KBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T41 KBU was last recorded at 118,594 miles on 25 Oct 2023, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,583 miles · 16 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
2,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 118,594 miles
  • 2022 – 118,086 miles
  • 2021 – 116,542 miles
  • 2020 – 115,659 miles
  • 2019 – 113,642 miles
  • 2018 – 111,655 miles
  • 2017 – 106,725 miles
  • 2016 – 104,597 miles
  • 2015 – 102,634 miles
  • 2014 – 100,049 miles
  • 2013 – 97,353 miles
  • 2011 – 94,596 miles
  • 2010 – 90,579 miles
  • 2009 – 85,199 miles
  • 2008 – 79,604 miles
  • 2007 – 74,955 miles
  • 2006 – 70,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,594 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside front inner rack joint slight playRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryOffside front rear suspension bush has playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,594 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,594 miles
    Test number
    162450338280
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner rack joint slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside front rear suspension bush has play
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  2. Fail118,583 miles (+497)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,583 miles
    Test number
    989400961958
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner rack joint slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside front rear suspension bush has play
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  3. Pass118,086 miles (+1,544)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    118,086 miles
    Test number
    989541097387
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slight blow

  4. Pass116,542 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    116,542 miles
    Test number
    741394442071
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail116,538 miles (+879)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,538 miles
    Test number
    503020947110
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass115,659 miles (+2,017)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,659 miles
    Test number
    300794000953
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes to hoses corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn inner edge

  7. Pass113,642 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,642 miles
    Test number
    703639450012
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded

  8. Fail113,618 miles (+1,963)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,618 miles
    Test number
    914990534154
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded

  9. Pass111,655 miles (+4,930)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,655 miles
    Test number
    883069667470
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryNearside front link rod slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside front track rod end slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower arm rear bush has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryRear tyres close to legal limit

  10. Pass106,725 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    106,725 miles
    Test number
    641060782552
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner rack joint slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail106,711 miles (+2,114)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,711 miles
    Test number
    742979934077
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner rack joint slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass104,597 miles (+1,963)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    104,597 miles
    Test number
    822314107932
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake application slightly uneven

  13. Pass102,634 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    102,634 miles
    Test number
    519276125080
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail102,634 miles (+2,585)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,634 miles
    Test number
    199933025096
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass100,049 miles (+2,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    100,049 miles
    Test number
    198997524415
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass97,353 miles (+2,757)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    97,353 miles
    Test number
    147730633451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking.

  17. Pass94,596 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    94,596 miles
    Test number
    385527651310
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Fail94,596 miles (+4,017)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,596 miles
    Test number
    389266551391
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass90,579 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    90,579 miles
    Test number
    632646710322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Fail90,579 miles (+5,380)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,579 miles
    Test number
    644544210307
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass85,199 miles (+5,595)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    85,199 miles
    Test number
    300051979437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low.

  22. Pass79,604 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    79,604 miles
    Test number
    664121268244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail79,604 miles (+4,649)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,604 miles
    Test number
    393641968416
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass74,955 miles (+4,805)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    74,955 miles
    Test number
    862787257248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOne of the front exhaust hangers rusty but still supports exhaust.

  25. Pass70,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    70,150 miles
    Test number
    682229156212
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Fail70,150 miles (+59)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,150 miles
    Test number
    491308456279
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Fail70,091 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,091 miles
    Test number
    944088946277
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T41 KBU

Does T41 KBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T41 KBU expired on 24 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T41 KBU?
The MOT on T41 KBU expired on 24 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T41 KBU done?
T41 KBU was recorded at 118,594 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2023, an average of 2,830 miles a year.
Has T41 KBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T41 KBU has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T41 KBU 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 T41 KBU find?
T41 KBU passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: offside front inner rack joint slight play; offside front rear suspension bush has play; rear brake pipes corroded.

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