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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T46 KBYMOT history

T46 KBY is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 89,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
89,058 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T46 KBY
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
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T46 KBY was last recorded at 89,058 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,056 miles · 6 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,058 miles
  • 2023 – 89,041 miles
  • 2021 – 88,801 miles
  • 2019 – 88,754 miles
  • 2018 – 86,758 miles
  • 2017 – 83,329 miles
  • 2016 – 79,482 miles
  • 2015 – 75,237 miles
  • 2014 – 69,557 miles
  • 2013 – 64,088 miles
  • 2012 – 63,943 miles
  • 2011 – 60,268 miles
  • 2010 – 56,433 miles
  • 2009 – 52,115 miles
  • 2008 – 48,063 miles
  • 2007 – 44,169 miles
  • 2006 – 40,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,058 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass89,058 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    89,058 miles
    Test number
    642287635399
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail89,056 miles2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,056 miles
    Test number
    421513622123
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail89,056 miles (+15)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,056 miles
    Test number
    207986510404
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass89,041 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    89,041 miles
    Test number
    964594694765
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail89,040 miles (+239)4 dangerous3 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,040 miles
    Test number
    387819655792
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass88,801 miles (+47)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    88,801 miles
    Test number
    548632983989
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass88,754 miles (+1,996)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,754 miles
    Test number
    130367796626
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass86,758 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    86,758 miles
    Test number
    940914928792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail86,704 miles (+3,375)2 dangerous4 major4 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,704 miles
    Test number
    665320000873
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt CLOSE TO FAILURE (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 CLOSE TO FAILURE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight vehicle structure corrosion

  10. Pass83,329 miles (+3,847)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    83,329 miles
    Test number
    717483160582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,482 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    79,482 miles
    Test number
    749999381863
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail79,461 miles (+4,224)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,461 miles
    Test number
    159991242185
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass75,237 miles (+5,680)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    75,237 miles
    Test number
    915044544264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,557 miles (+261)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,557 miles
    Test number
    208337824212
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on inner edges/perrished
    • NoteOsr tyre wearing low inner edge

  15. Fail69,296 miles (+5,208)4 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,296 miles
    Test number
    186386904296
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on inner edges and perrished
    • NoteNsr tyre wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass64,088 miles (+145)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,088 miles
    Test number
    769298313251
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes corroded

  17. Pass63,943 miles (+1,865)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    63,943 miles
    Test number
    467105652392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,078 miles (+1,810)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,078 miles
    Test number
    928198932171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAirbag light illuminated
    • NoteAll rear brake pipes corroding
    • NoteOffside front brake pipe corroding

  19. Pass60,268 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,268 miles
    Test number
    579939431172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail60,266 miles (+3,833)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,266 miles
    Test number
    117746831165
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass56,433 miles (+4,318)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    56,433 miles
    Test number
    244131330159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,115 miles (+4,052)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    52,115 miles
    Test number
    431310049142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,063 miles (+3,894)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    48,063 miles
    Test number
    523094638156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,169 miles (+3,737)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    44,169 miles
    Test number
    850386537155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    40,432 miles
    Test number
    804835926186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T46 KBY

Does T46 KBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T46 KBY is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T46 KBY?
The MOT on T46 KBY is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T46 KBY done?
T46 KBY was recorded at 89,058 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 2,410 miles a year.
Has T46 KBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T46 KBY has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T46 KBY 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 T46 KBY find?
T46 KBY passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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