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BMW Z3

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T538 KJFMOT history

T538 KJF is a grey petrol BMW Z3 first used on 5 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 141,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jan 2025
Mileage
141,474 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T538 KJF
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
5 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T538 KJF was last recorded at 141,474 miles on 15 Jan 2024, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,443 miles · 2 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
5,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 141,474 miles
  • 2023 – 134,061 miles
  • 2022 – 128,401 miles
  • 2021 – 124,166 miles
  • 2019 – 114,842 miles
  • 2018 – 105,063 miles
  • 2017 – 96,473 miles
  • 2016 – 89,021 miles
  • 2015 – 77,581 miles
  • 2014 – 68,029 miles
  • 2013 – 57,565 miles
  • 2012 – 48,114 miles
  • 2011 – 44,556 miles
  • 2010 – 43,602 miles
  • 2009 – 41,975 miles
  • 2007 – 38,716 miles
  • 2006 – 36,481 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,474 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor sections,floor pans,front wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear both rear suspension arms corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear coil springs corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,474 miles (+31)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    141,474 miles
    Test number
    527008868028
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor sections,floor pans,front wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  2. Fail141,443 miles (+7,382)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,443 miles
    Test number
    905893114866
    • DangerousLower Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks on under floor pans,add wires (4.11 (c) (iii))
    • MajorCentral Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both on suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor sections,floor pans,front wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  3. Pass134,061 miles (+5,660)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    134,061 miles
    Test number
    773820591727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill cover panel badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake reading low - overall % pass
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill cover panel corroded

  4. Pass128,401 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    128,401 miles
    Test number
    997714182291
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill cover corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill cover corroded

  5. Fail128,401 miles (+4,235)2 dangerous1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,401 miles
    Test number
    879138366410
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of silencer area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill cover corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill cover corroded

  6. Pass124,166 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    124,166 miles
    Test number
    911070888071
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail124,166 miles (+9,324)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,166 miles
    Test number
    495223048285
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))

  8. Pass114,842 miles (+9,779)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,842 miles
    Test number
    730784671029
    • MinorOffside 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 centre silencer area (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass105,063 miles (+8,590)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    105,063 miles
    Test number
    588162934143
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass96,473 miles (+71)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    96,473 miles
    Test number
    923898243491
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust hanger broken but exhaust system still supported

  11. Fail96,402 miles (+7,381)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,402 miles
    Test number
    699600024457
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust hanger broken but exhaust system still supported

  12. Pass89,021 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    89,021 miles
    Test number
    941284217789
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail89,021 miles (+11,440)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,021 miles
    Test number
    387989859934
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass77,581 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,581 miles
    Test number
    215546175134
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail77,580 miles (+9,551)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,580 miles
    Test number
    489015775198
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail68,029 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,029 miles
    Test number
    479298364194
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass68,029 miles (+10,464)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    68,029 miles
    Test number
    517828364163
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass57,565 miles (+9,451)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,565 miles
    Test number
    157937373171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,114 miles (+3,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,114 miles
    Test number
    667375282156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass44,556 miles (+954)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,556 miles
    Test number
    159669181109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,602 miles (+1,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    43,602 miles
    Test number
    183162340457
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass41,975 miles (+3,259)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    41,975 miles
    Test number
    190487409437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,716 miles (+2,235)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    38,716 miles
    Test number
    193070687140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    36,481 miles
    Test number
    130897836191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T538 KJF

Does T538 KJF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T538 KJF expired on 14 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T538 KJF?
The MOT on T538 KJF expired on 14 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T538 KJF done?
T538 KJF was recorded at 141,474 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2024, an average of 5,944 miles a year.
Has T538 KJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T538 KJF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T538 KJF 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 T538 KJF find?
T538 KJF passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2024 with 5 advisories: front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor sections,floor pans,front wings; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, and 2 more.

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