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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T457 RKKMOT history

T457 RKK is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 103,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2025
Mileage
103,098 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T457 RKK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T457 RKK was last recorded at 103,098 miles on 23 Jul 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,098 miles · 15 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,098 miles
  • 2023 – 101,172 miles
  • 2022 – 100,132 miles
  • 2020 – 99,730 miles
  • 2019 – 99,510 miles
  • 2018 – 97,943 miles
  • 2017 – 96,095 miles
  • 2016 – 88,732 miles
  • 2015 – 87,779 miles
  • 2014 – 83,615 miles
  • 2013 – 74,647 miles
  • 2012 – 64,652 miles
  • 2011 – 56,528 miles
  • 2010 – 50,130 miles
  • 2009 – 48,436 miles
  • 2008 – 43,079 miles
  • 2007 – 36,988 miles
  • 2006 – 32,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,098 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryHand brake requires adjustment.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Lower Sills corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Lower Sills corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • General corrosion underside.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Sills corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing. ASAP

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,098 miles2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    103,098 miles
    Test number
    186195591951
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake requires adjustment.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Sills corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Sills corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail103,098 miles (+1,926)2 dangerous2 major2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,098 miles
    Test number
    791230250427
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake requires adjustment.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Sills corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Sills corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass101,172 miles3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    101,172 miles
    Test number
    641598510476
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sills corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing. ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Sills corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing. ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail101,172 miles (+1,040)1 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,172 miles
    Test number
    136803150900
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sills corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing. ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Sills corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing. ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass100,132 miles (+402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    100,132 miles
    Test number
    449912582769
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror missing.
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes from steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Pass99,730 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    99,730 miles
    Test number
    212033807228
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  7. Fail99,726 miles (+216)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,726 miles
    Test number
    473076130397
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  8. Pass99,510 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,510 miles
    Test number
    604201040748
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning indicator illuminated.
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front and nearside front, outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail99,510 miles (+1,567)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,510 miles
    Test number
    944378807187
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning indicator illuminated.
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front and nearside front, outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass97,943 miles (+93)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    97,943 miles
    Test number
    618921779608
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning light on

  11. Fail97,850 miles (+1,755)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,850 miles
    Test number
    830432186306
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning light on
    • AdvisoryTraction control warning light on

  12. Pass96,095 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    96,095 miles
    Test number
    882256186040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail96,094 miles (+7,362)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,094 miles
    Test number
    404601218460
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass88,732 miles (+953)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    88,732 miles
    Test number
    267502913410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,779 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,779 miles
    Test number
    968726685069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,767 miles (+4,152)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,767 miles
    Test number
    266703285032
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear brake showing signs of excessive heat

  17. Pass83,615 miles (+8,968)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,615 miles
    Test number
    516419064051
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass74,647 miles (+9,995)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    74,647 miles
    Test number
    138553263400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

  19. Pass64,652 miles (+8,124)1 dangerous1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,652 miles
    Test number
    706024182066
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAuxillary belt is worn !!
    • NoteBrake pad warning light is on !!!
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass56,528 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    56,528 miles
    Test number
    825916271089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail56,470 miles (+6,340)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,470 miles
    Test number
    315170271032
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass50,130 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,130 miles
    Test number
    303842410144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail50,126 miles (+340)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,126 miles
    Test number
    900559300155
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass49,786 miles (+1,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    49,786 miles
    Test number
    943808740087
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass48,436 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    48,436 miles
    Test number
    691320149092
    • NoteFront brake pads at limit
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty on edges
    • NoteRear brake pads getting thin

  26. Fail48,436 miles (+5,357)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,436 miles
    Test number
    940270849023
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake pads at limit
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty on edges
    • NoteRear brake pads getting thin

  27. Pass43,079 miles (+6,091)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    43,079 miles
    Test number
    220118238009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass36,988 miles (+4,675)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    36,988 miles
    Test number
    933359937012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass32,313 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    32,313 miles
    Test number
    431270046056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Fail32,244 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,244 miles
    Test number
    182241216032
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T457 RKK

Does T457 RKK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T457 RKK expired on 22 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T457 RKK?
The MOT on T457 RKK expired on 22 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T457 RKK done?
T457 RKK was recorded at 103,098 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2024, an average of 3,824 miles a year.
Has T457 RKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T457 RKK has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T457 RKK 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 T457 RKK find?
T457 RKK passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2024 with 2 minor defects and 13 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 12 more.

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