BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,246 cc
T488 RKRMOT history
T488 RKR is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 96,876 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 96,876 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,467 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T488 RKR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,246 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T488 RKR was last recorded at 96,876 miles on 25 Jan 2025, 9,877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 86,999 miles · 31 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 9,877 miles
- Average per year
- 2,467 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 96,876 miles
- 2023 – 86,999 miles
- 2022 – 84,543 miles
- 2021 – 83,567 miles
- 2019 – 80,734 miles
- 2018 – 77,604 miles
- 2017 – 75,720 miles
- 2016 – 72,837 miles
- 2015 – 71,060 miles
- 2014 – 68,445 miles
- 2013 – 64,940 miles
- 2012 – 62,986 miles
- 2011 – 58,972 miles
- 2010 – 56,020 miles
- 2009 – 55,300 miles
- 2008 – 54,636 miles
- 2007 – 52,707 miles
- 2006 – 50,470 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,876 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,876 miles (+9,877)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 96,876 miles
- Test number
- 881389310281
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass86,999 miles (+2,456)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2024
- Odometer
- 86,999 miles
- Test number
- 998699784832
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,543 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2023
- Odometer
- 84,543 miles
- Test number
- 481761094695
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,524 miles (+957)8 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,524 miles
- Test number
- 477527299435
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rubber splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rubber splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass83,567 miles (+2,833)2 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 83,567 miles
- Test number
- 189136423207
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass80,734 miles (+4)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 80,734 miles
- Test number
- 554707974523
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail80,730 miles (+3,126)1 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,730 miles
- Test number
- 593508882583
- DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass77,604 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 77,604 miles
- Test number
- 482622793188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,597 miles (+1,877)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,597 miles
- Test number
- 571111431893
- FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass75,720 miles (+2,883)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 75,720 miles
- Test number
- 275160640090
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass72,837 miles (+1,777)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 72,837 miles
- Test number
- 867766421281
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass71,060 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 71,060 miles
- Test number
- 555628045176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,054 miles (+2,609)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,054 miles
- Test number
- 395897845190
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteWater pump worn
Pass68,445 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 68,445 miles
- Test number
- 205154554452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,445 miles (+3,505)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,445 miles
- Test number
- 916730454146
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass64,940 miles (+1,954)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2014
- Odometer
- 64,940 miles
- Test number
- 158491253176
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass62,986 miles (+4,014)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2013
- Odometer
- 62,986 miles
- Test number
- 698792852147
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass58,972 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2012
- Odometer
- 58,972 miles
- Test number
- 877287731134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,972 miles (+2,952)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,972 miles
- Test number
- 737417331143
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,020 miles (+720)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2011
- Odometer
- 56,020 miles
- Test number
- 992740740169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,300 miles (+664)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2010
- Odometer
- 55,300 miles
- Test number
- 553500749118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,636 miles (+1,929)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2009
- Odometer
- 54,636 miles
- Test number
- 792013648161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,707 miles (+2,237)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2008
- Odometer
- 52,707 miles
- Test number
- 714165847195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,470 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 50,470 miles
- Test number
- 120804296408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,470 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,470 miles
- Test number
- 534054796067
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Questions about T488 RKR
- Does T488 RKR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T488 RKR expired on 24 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T488 RKR?
- The MOT on T488 RKR expired on 24 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T488 RKR done?
- T488 RKR was recorded at 96,876 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2025, an average of 2,467 miles a year.
- Has T488 RKR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T488 RKR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on T488 RKR 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 RKR find?
- T488 RKR passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin all; coil spring corroded all; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.