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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T631 NLKMOT history

T631 NLK is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 4 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 81,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
81,235 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T631 NLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T631 NLK was last recorded at 81,235 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 1,322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,913 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,322 miles
Average per year
1,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,235 miles
  • 2025 – 79,913 miles
  • 2024 – 79,091 miles
  • 2022 – 78,242 miles
  • 2021 – 77,518 miles
  • 2020 – 76,947 miles
  • 2019 – 75,919 miles
  • 2018 – 74,521 miles
  • 2017 – 72,780 miles
  • 2016 – 71,840 miles
  • 2015 – 70,735 miles
  • 2014 – 69,942 miles
  • 2013 – 68,946 miles
  • 2012 – 67,315 miles
  • 2011 – 65,654 miles
  • 2010 – 63,813 miles
  • 2009 – 61,936 miles
  • 2008 – 58,835 miles
  • 2007 – 55,489 miles
  • 2006 – 52,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,235 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Coil spring corroded all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    81,235 miles
    Test number
    742875841927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail81,228 miles (+1,315)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,228 miles
    Test number
    401930699090
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass79,913 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    79,913 miles
    Test number
    117078318837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail79,905 miles (+814)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,905 miles
    Test number
    687691963001
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside front outer sill (marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,091 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    79,091 miles
    Test number
    753005835734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail79,086 miles (+844)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,086 miles
    Test number
    706638104546
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass78,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,242 miles
    Test number
    191279368149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,242 miles (+724)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,242 miles
    Test number
    682795677993
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass77,518 miles (+571)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,518 miles
    Test number
    225006078910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass76,947 miles (+1,028)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,947 miles
    Test number
    501356660264
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill/floor corroded, at the end of the sill is holed but it is not structural. Advise to repair.
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass75,919 miles (+1,398)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,919 miles
    Test number
    733731150459
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass74,521 miles (+1,741)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    74,521 miles
    Test number
    679248091642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass72,780 miles (+940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,780 miles
    Test number
    771357008695
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component around pump (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass71,840 miles (+1,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    71,840 miles
    Test number
    409736635564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is cracked in places on the side wall and wearing close to the legal limit on the inner edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is cracked in places on the side wall.

  15. Pass70,735 miles (+793)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,735 miles
    Test number
    479877685168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    69,942 miles
    Test number
    545444284163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,942 miles (+996)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,942 miles
    Test number
    205794984178
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass68,946 miles (+1,631)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,946 miles
    Test number
    455767073190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,315 miles (+1,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    67,315 miles
    Test number
    268731372469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass65,654 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    65,654 miles
    Test number
    599383991194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Fail65,653 miles (+1,840)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,653 miles
    Test number
    625932091115
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteR discs rusted

  22. Pass63,813 miles (+1,877)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    63,813 miles
    Test number
    463793170116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,936 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    61,936 miles
    Test number
    353687699107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail61,598 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,598 miles
    Test number
    311382349198
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass61,598 miles (+2,763)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    61,598 miles
    Test number
    692192549139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass58,835 miles (+3,346)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    58,835 miles
    Test number
    843314968147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass55,489 miles (+2,653)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    55,489 miles
    Test number
    941526777149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass52,836 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    52,836 miles
    Test number
    644697786113
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wear low.

Questions about T631 NLK

Does T631 NLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T631 NLK is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T631 NLK?
The MOT on T631 NLK is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T631 NLK done?
T631 NLK was recorded at 81,235 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 1,425 miles a year.
Has T631 NLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T631 NLK has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T631 NLK 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 T631 NLK find?
T631 NLK passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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