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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T499 RKCMOT history

T499 RKC is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 14 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 185,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2026
Mileage
185,638 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T499 RKC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T499 RKC was last recorded at 185,638 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,622 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
4,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 185,638 miles
  • 2024 – 181,224 miles
  • 2023 – 174,566 miles
  • 2021 – 174,283 miles
  • 2020 – 173,458 miles
  • 2019 – 171,870 miles
  • 2018 – 170,848 miles
  • 2017 – 170,463 miles
  • 2015 – 165,972 miles
  • 2014 – 163,795 miles
  • 2012 – 159,733 miles
  • 2011 – 150,489 miles
  • 2010 – 131,094 miles
  • 2009 – 120,391 miles
  • 2008 – 109,833 miles
  • 2007 – 100,053 miles
  • 2006 – 92,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,638 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Corrosion to nearside rear outer sill cover

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Slight play at offside steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear before brake flexible hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Additional bumper Position lamp inoperative

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,638 miles (+16)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    185,638 miles
    Test number
    474530182295
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail185,622 miles (+4,398)3 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,622 miles
    Test number
    100413919521
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass181,224 miles (+6,658)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    181,224 miles
    Test number
    956601718726
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe at steering pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Pass174,566 miles (+283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    174,566 miles
    Test number
    566061552952
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass174,283 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    174,283 miles
    Test number
    178441992773
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside rear outer sill cover
    • AdvisorySlight play at offside steering rack
  6. Fail174,283 miles (+825)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,283 miles
    Test number
    192953715943
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside rear outer sill cover
    • AdvisorySlight play at offside steering rack
  7. Pass173,458 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    173,458 miles
    Test number
    379795035835
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear before brake flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Additional bumper Position lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension trailing arm corroded
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
  8. Fail173,456 miles (+1,586)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,456 miles
    Test number
    144277583988
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear before brake flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Additional bumper Position lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension trailing arm corroded
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
  9. Pass171,870 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    171,870 miles
    Test number
    397509330650
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension trailing arm is corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront to nearside rear brake pipe before flexi hose corroded
  10. Fail171,870 miles (+1,022)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,870 miles
    Test number
    446314113098
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension trailing arm is corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront to nearside rear brake pipe before flexi hose corroded
  11. Pass170,848 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    170,848 miles
    Test number
    723445547629
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail170,843 miles (+380)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,843 miles
    Test number
    507944737000
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass170,463 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    170,463 miles
    Test number
    244984354377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Fail170,463 miles (+4,491)11 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,463 miles
    Test number
    980923364967
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play inner (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket missing (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  15. Pass165,972 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    165,972 miles
    Test number
    255073868787
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail165,972 miles (+2,177)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,972 miles
    Test number
    301755631308
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass163,795 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    163,795 miles
    Test number
    616747534081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wall starting to split
  18. Fail163,795 miles (+4,062)7 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,795 miles
    Test number
    999375234061
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wall starting to split
  19. Pass159,733 miles (+9,244)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    159,733 miles
    Test number
    907402552303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass150,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    150,489 miles
    Test number
    216893561375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail150,489 miles (+19,395)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,489 miles
    Test number
    186642461330
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  22. Pass131,094 miles (+292)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    131,094 miles
    Test number
    483957600358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail130,802 miles (+10,411)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,802 miles
    Test number
    734485190236
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  24. Pass120,391 miles (+10,558)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    120,391 miles
    Test number
    271544699270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass109,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    109,833 miles
    Test number
    273735208320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail109,833 miles (+9,780)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,833 miles
    Test number
    963023608362
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass100,053 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    100,053 miles
    Test number
    674829907325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail99,962 miles (+7,656)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,962 miles
    Test number
    913103107317
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  29. Pass92,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    92,306 miles
    Test number
    371784326469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T499 RKC

Does T499 RKC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T499 RKC expired on 29 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T499 RKC?
The MOT on T499 RKC expired on 29 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T499 RKC done?
T499 RKC was recorded at 185,638 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 4,878 miles a year.
Has T499 RKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T499 RKC has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T499 RKC 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 T499 RKC find?
T499 RKC passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.

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