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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T59 GANMOT history

T59 GAN is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 180,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2025
Mileage
180,093 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T59 GAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T59 GAN was last recorded at 180,093 miles on 14 Sept 2024, 2,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,725 miles · 4 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
2,368 miles
Average per year
5,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 180,093 miles
  • 2023 – 177,725 miles
  • 2022 – 174,063 miles
  • 2021 – 170,949 miles
  • 2020 – 169,348 miles
  • 2019 – 165,926 miles
  • 2018 – 161,665 miles
  • 2017 – 154,439 miles
  • 2016 – 147,564 miles
  • 2015 – 140,068 miles
  • 2014 – 131,811 miles
  • 2013 – 124,741 miles
  • 2012 – 116,127 miles
  • 2011 – 106,567 miles
  • 2010 – 98,520 miles
  • 2009 – 91,061 miles
  • 2008 – 84,000 miles
  • 2007 – 80,679 miles
  • 2006 – 76,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,093 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,093 miles (+2,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    180,093 miles
    Test number
    355373405676
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass177,725 miles (+3,662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    177,725 miles
    Test number
    373752009017
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass174,063 miles (+3,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    174,063 miles
    Test number
    621168820587
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back and both rear outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper shock mounts corroded

  4. Pass170,949 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    170,949 miles
    Test number
    963735333978
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail170,893 miles (+1,545)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,893 miles
    Test number
    991464441763
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre valves perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake binding slightly

  6. Pass169,348 miles (+3,422)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    169,348 miles
    Test number
    689799955010
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass165,926 miles (+4,261)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    165,926 miles
    Test number
    454623319775
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass161,665 miles (+7,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    161,665 miles
    Test number
    591398315853
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass154,439 miles (+6,875)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    154,439 miles
    Test number
    951137383402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass147,564 miles (+7,496)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    147,564 miles
    Test number
    533750986639
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyre valve slightly perished
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low on the inner edges

  11. Pass140,068 miles (+8,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    140,068 miles
    Test number
    643371825205
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre + rear (7.1.2)

  12. Pass131,811 miles (+7,070)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    131,811 miles
    Test number
    225595154244
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear tyres worn low on the inner edges

  13. Pass124,741 miles (+8,614)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    124,741 miles
    Test number
    785600253280
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Pass116,127 miles (+9,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    116,127 miles
    Test number
    129562152276
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass106,567 miles (+8,047)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    106,567 miles
    Test number
    799308051275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,520 miles (+7,459)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    98,520 miles
    Test number
    253421950254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres cracking

  17. Pass91,061 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    91,061 miles
    Test number
    192816539240
    • 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)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly delaminated
    • NoteRecommend replacement of n/s/r tyre asap
    • NoteN/s handbrake cable rubbing on clip

  18. Fail91,061 miles (+7,061)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,061 miles
    Test number
    582416839293
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly delaminated
    • NoteRecommend replacement of n/s/r tyre asap
    • NoteN/s handbrake cable rubbing on clip

  19. Fail84,000 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,000 miles
    Test number
    580858348287
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass84,000 miles (+3,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    84,000 miles
    Test number
    883728648299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail80,679 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,679 miles
    Test number
    372793757402
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass80,679 miles (+4,158)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    80,679 miles
    Test number
    602583157209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,521 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    76,521 miles
    Test number
    341016656226
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T59 GAN

Does T59 GAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T59 GAN expired on 14 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T59 GAN?
The MOT on T59 GAN expired on 14 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T59 GAN done?
T59 GAN was recorded at 180,093 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2024, an average of 5,753 miles a year.
Has T59 GAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T59 GAN has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T59 GAN 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 T59 GAN find?
T59 GAN passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer.

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