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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T495 RKCMOT history

T495 RKC is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 21 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2023
Mileage
104,154 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T495 RKC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T495 RKC was last recorded at 104,154 miles on 8 Jul 2024, 2,810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Feb 2010: 68,395 miles, lower than 68,595 miles on 30 Jan 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
101,344 miles · 2 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
2,810 miles
Average per year
2,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 104,154 miles
  • 2022 – 101,344 miles
  • 2021 – 98,732 miles
  • 2020 – 93,516 miles
  • 2019 – 87,173 miles
  • 2018 – 84,174 miles
  • 2017 – 83,716 miles
  • 2016 – 83,275 miles
  • 2015 – 82,690 miles
  • 2014 – 80,938 miles
  • 2013 – 77,288 miles
  • 2012 – 73,666 miles
  • 2011 – 71,190 miles
  • 2010 – 68,395 miles
  • 2009 – 67,450 miles
  • 2008 – 64,637 miles
  • 2007 – 59,277 miles
  • 2006 – 54,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail104,154 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases top of Y joint above the silver foil (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFuel Cap Seal Cracking and Perished
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nut not fully tight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySlight Corrosion to Both sills and under body

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail104,154 miles (+2,810)3 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,154 miles
    Test number
    170189291910
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases top of Y joint above the silver foil (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Cap Seal Cracking and Perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nut not fully tight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight Corrosion to Both sills and under body

  2. Pass101,344 miles (+2,612)2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    101,344 miles
    Test number
    463554923009
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front lower suspension arm inner ball joint dust cover cracked
    • AdvisoryBoth sides outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under body and suspension
    • AdvisoryExhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs inner facing corroded
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads low
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear diff mount bush worn

  3. Pass98,732 miles (+3,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    98,732 miles
    Test number
    827440986501
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass95,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    95,203 miles
    Test number
    643919836939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail95,199 miles (+1,683)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,199 miles
    Test number
    243940668873
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass93,516 miles (+6,343)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    93,516 miles
    Test number
    147798330486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,173 miles (+4)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    87,173 miles
    Test number
    105912416852
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail87,169 miles (+2,995)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,169 miles
    Test number
    557005173052
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass84,174 miles (+458)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    84,174 miles
    Test number
    821888589443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass83,716 miles (+441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,716 miles
    Test number
    538323356804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass83,275 miles (+585)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    83,275 miles
    Test number
    995280712616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Caliper (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Caliper (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail82,690 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,690 miles
    Test number
    277884115085
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass82,690 miles (+1,752)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    82,690 miles
    Test number
    777824615016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,938 miles (+3,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    80,938 miles
    Test number
    749377314052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass77,288 miles (+91)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    77,288 miles
    Test number
    168139033479
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail77,197 miles (+3,531)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,197 miles
    Test number
    155575033411
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass73,666 miles (+58)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    73,666 miles
    Test number
    966388132011
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEml illuminated on dash

  18. Fail73,608 miles (+2,418)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,608 miles
    Test number
    698801222080
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass71,190 miles (+2,795)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    71,190 miles
    Test number
    278492621025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,395 miles (-200)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    68,395 miles
    Test number
    163722530096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail68,595 miles (+1,145)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,595 miles
    Test number
    352630330009
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass67,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    67,450 miles
    Test number
    192027229037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail67,450 miles (+2,813)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,450 miles
    Test number
    161034129412
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  24. Pass64,637 miles (+5,360)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    64,637 miles
    Test number
    871839118055
    • NoteAsc light staying illuminated

  25. Pass59,277 miles (+5,116)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    59,277 miles
    Test number
    792405127014
    • NoteBoth rear tyres tread low in centre of tread n/s 2mm o/s 3mm

  26. Pass54,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    54,161 miles
    Test number
    951573226004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T495 RKC

Does T495 RKC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T495 RKC expired on 12 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T495 RKC?
The MOT on T495 RKC expired on 12 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T495 RKC done?
T495 RKC was recorded at 104,154 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2024, an average of 2,709 miles a year.
Has T495 RKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T495 RKC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T495 RKC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T495 RKC find?
T495 RKC failed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2024 with 3 major defects, 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside front tyre fouling a part of the vehicle; offside rear position lamp not working, and 12 more.

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