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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T481 GNMMOT history

T481 GNM is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2025
Mileage
97,527 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T481 GNM
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 expired on 14 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T481 GNM was last recorded at 97,527 miles on 13 Nov 2024, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,518 miles · 15 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
2,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,527 miles
  • 2023 – 97,518 miles
  • 2022 – 97,476 miles
  • 2021 – 97,454 miles
  • 2020 – 97,436 miles
  • 2019 – 97,420 miles
  • 2018 – 96,636 miles
  • 2017 – 93,545 miles
  • 2013 – 93,428 miles
  • 2012 – 87,421 miles
  • 2011 – 79,440 miles
  • 2010 – 76,422 miles
  • 2009 – 71,399 miles
  • 2008 – 65,455 miles
  • 2007 – 59,406 miles
  • 2006 – 53,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,527 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,527 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    97,527 miles
    Test number
    691528822748
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass97,518 miles (+22)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,518 miles
    Test number
    550730674986
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail97,496 miles (+20)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,496 miles
    Test number
    391830702410
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass97,476 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    97,476 miles
    Test number
    825976357745
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail97,454 miles (+18)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,454 miles
    Test number
    316030341544
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass97,436 miles (+16)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,436 miles
    Test number
    573325924574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass97,420 miles (+784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    97,420 miles
    Test number
    565280376901
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass96,636 miles (+3,091)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    96,636 miles
    Test number
    808022382508
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass93,545 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    93,545 miles
    Test number
    252856304683
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  10. Fail93,538 miles (+110)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,538 miles
    Test number
    204623912234
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass93,428 miles (+6,007)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    93,428 miles
    Test number
    585375093001
    • NoteCoolant leak

  12. Pass87,421 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    87,421 miles
    Test number
    218154392098
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail87,421 miles (+7,981)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,421 miles
    Test number
    988643892023
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass79,440 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    79,440 miles
    Test number
    377084631041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,388 miles (+2,966)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,388 miles
    Test number
    338067021039
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass76,422 miles (+5,023)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    76,422 miles
    Test number
    463010450005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront number slightly deteriorated
    • NoteOli level low

  17. Pass71,399 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    71,399 miles
    Test number
    422378349053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  18. Fail71,399 miles (+5,944)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,399 miles
    Test number
    123967649463
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  19. Pass65,455 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    65,455 miles
    Test number
    512257468097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail65,449 miles (+21)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,449 miles
    Test number
    343747268091
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail65,428 miles (+6,022)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,428 miles
    Test number
    792424168083
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass59,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    59,406 miles
    Test number
    570209707021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,406 miles (+5,587)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,406 miles
    Test number
    980949607026
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wear on inner edges

  24. Pass53,819 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    53,819 miles
    Test number
    944457636093
    • NoteBoth front and near side rear tyres uneven wear

Questions about T481 GNM

Does T481 GNM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T481 GNM expired on 14 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T481 GNM?
The MOT on T481 GNM expired on 14 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T481 GNM done?
T481 GNM was recorded at 97,527 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2024, an average of 2,329 miles a year.
Has T481 GNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T481 GNM has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T481 GNM 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 T481 GNM find?
T481 GNM passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2024 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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