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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T471 KWBMOT history

T471 KWB is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 115,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
115,227 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T471 KWB
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T471 KWB was last recorded at 115,227 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 2,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,653 miles · 19 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,574 miles
Average per year
2,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,227 miles
  • 2024 – 112,653 miles
  • 2023 – 109,997 miles
  • 2022 – 108,645 miles
  • 2021 – 108,181 miles
  • 2020 – 107,722 miles
  • 2019 – 106,589 miles
  • 2018 – 104,533 miles
  • 2017 – 103,711 miles
  • 2016 – 102,585 miles
  • 2015 – 101,947 miles
  • 2014 – 101,202 miles
  • 2013 – 100,217 miles
  • 2012 – 97,019 miles
  • 2011 – 92,911 miles
  • 2010 – 87,741 miles
  • 2009 – 84,187 miles
  • 2008 – 79,460 miles
  • 2007 – 73,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,227 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,227 miles (+2,574)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    115,227 miles
    Test number
    376967129345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,653 miles (+2,656)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    112,653 miles
    Test number
    117314151277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,997 miles (+1,352)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    109,997 miles
    Test number
    705175569757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,645 miles (+464)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,645 miles
    Test number
    492306196833
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,181 miles (+459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,181 miles
    Test number
    587635958316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass107,722 miles (+1,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,722 miles
    Test number
    868090574430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,589 miles (+2,056)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,589 miles
    Test number
    827737333959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,533 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    104,533 miles
    Test number
    869823038151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,711 miles (+1,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    103,711 miles
    Test number
    978384556250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass102,585 miles (+638)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    102,585 miles
    Test number
    903604710642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,947 miles (+745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    101,947 miles
    Test number
    406055605140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass101,202 miles (+985)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    101,202 miles
    Test number
    617910604172
    • NoteBoth sills starting to corrode at the rear.
    • NoteRear brake discs starting to corrode.

  13. Pass100,217 miles (+3,198)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    100,217 miles
    Test number
    745842513162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHand brake cables,starting to split.

  14. Pass97,019 miles (+4,108)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    97,019 miles
    Test number
    609974112140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,911 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    92,911 miles
    Test number
    705098911174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,808 miles (+5,067)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,808 miles
    Test number
    485969901137
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass87,741 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    87,741 miles
    Test number
    421121010170
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer has slight blow and is in poor condition
    • NoteN/s front lower arm rear bush failing

  18. Fail87,739 miles (+3,552)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,739 miles
    Test number
    923740210181
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer has slight blow and is in poor condition
    • NoteN/s front lower arm rear bush failing

  19. Pass84,187 miles (+120)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    84,187 miles
    Test number
    572757609181
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes split.

  20. Fail84,067 miles (+4,607)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,067 miles
    Test number
    383635109181
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteAll metal brake pipes have surface corrosion. Would benefit from being cleaned and greased to stop them getting worse.
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes split.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre punctured.

  21. Pass79,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    79,460 miles
    Test number
    121549498414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail79,460 miles (+5,845)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,460 miles
    Test number
    350789498069
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass73,615 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    73,615 miles
    Test number
    302009707121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail73,615 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,615 miles
    Test number
    783688907178
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T471 KWB

Does T471 KWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T471 KWB is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T471 KWB?
The MOT on T471 KWB is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T471 KWB done?
T471 KWB was recorded at 115,227 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 2,249 miles a year.
Has T471 KWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T471 KWB has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2011.
Has the mileage on T471 KWB 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 T471 KWB find?
T471 KWB passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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