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BMW Z3

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T488 GKNMOT history

T488 GKN is a grey petrol BMW Z3 first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 65,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2023
Mileage
65,509 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T488 GKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T488 GKN was last recorded at 65,509 miles on 26 Jun 2023, 396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,113 miles · 28 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
396 miles
Average per year
2,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 65,509 miles
  • 2022 – 65,113 miles
  • 2021 – 64,595 miles
  • 2020 – 63,319 miles
  • 2019 – 62,588 miles
  • 2018 – 60,385 miles
  • 2017 – 59,679 miles
  • 2016 – 58,218 miles
  • 2015 – 54,185 miles
  • 2014 – 52,438 miles
  • 2013 – 48,715 miles
  • 2012 – 46,326 miles
  • 2011 – 43,198 miles
  • 2010 – 40,699 miles
  • 2009 – 39,464 miles
  • 2008 – 36,904 miles
  • 2007 – 30,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail65,509 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion
  • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar link bushes poor
  • AdvisoryHeadlights poor

What MOT failures 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail65,509 miles (+396)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,509 miles
    Test number
    615699905408
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar link bushes poor
    • AdvisoryHeadlights poor

  2. Pass65,113 miles (+518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    65,113 miles
    Test number
    791923528565
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass64,595 miles (+1,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    64,595 miles
    Test number
    863113315621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass63,319 miles (+731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    63,319 miles
    Test number
    464410532535
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on suspension components

  5. Pass62,588 miles (+2,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,588 miles
    Test number
    519736009389
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass60,385 miles (+706)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    60,385 miles
    Test number
    709388447507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,679 miles (+1,461)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    59,679 miles
    Test number
    834646061413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,218 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    58,218 miles
    Test number
    389081913691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail58,195 miles (+4,010)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,195 miles
    Test number
    248344453797
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass54,185 miles (+1,747)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,185 miles
    Test number
    336545305172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,438 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,438 miles
    Test number
    777642514199
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  12. Fail52,435 miles (+3,720)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,435 miles
    Test number
    735616104144
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass48,715 miles (+2,389)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,715 miles
    Test number
    997261303130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,326 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,326 miles
    Test number
    717195302166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail46,326 miles (+3,128)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,326 miles
    Test number
    217875502113
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass43,198 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,198 miles
    Test number
    368905691034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,182 miles (+2,483)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,182 miles
    Test number
    397842991064
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass40,699 miles (+1,235)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,699 miles
    Test number
    503353500196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,464 miles (+2,560)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,464 miles
    Test number
    114361219123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,904 miles (+6,821)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    36,904 miles
    Test number
    523000948049
    • 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)
    • NoteFront number plate starting to deteriorate

  21. Pass30,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    30,083 miles
    Test number
    110535047448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T488 GKN

Does T488 GKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T488 GKN expired on 15 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T488 GKN?
The MOT on T488 GKN expired on 15 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T488 GKN done?
T488 GKN was recorded at 65,509 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2023, an average of 2,165 miles a year.
Has T488 GKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T488 GKN has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T488 GKN 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 T488 GKN find?
T488 GKN failed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2023 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 3 more.

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