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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T696 GKNMOT history

T696 GKN is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 116,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
116,498 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T696 GKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T696 GKN was last recorded at 116,498 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Oct 2014: 15,590 miles, lower than 115,180 miles on 8 Oct 2013.

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
116,478 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
2,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,498 miles
  • 2024 – 116,478 miles
  • 2023 – 116,457 miles
  • 2022 – 116,433 miles
  • 2021 – 116,370 miles
  • 2020 – 116,308 miles
  • 2019 – 116,270 miles
  • 2018 – 116,238 miles
  • 2017 – 116,199 miles
  • 2016 – 116,122 miles
  • 2015 – 115,966 miles
  • 2014 – 15,590 miles
  • 2013 – 115,180 miles
  • 2009 – 109,253 miles
  • 2008 – 90,806 miles
  • 2007 – 63,302 miles
  • 2006 – 62,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,498 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,498 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    116,498 miles
    Test number
    692484707405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,478 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    116,478 miles
    Test number
    938514647900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,457 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,457 miles
    Test number
    943131328185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,433 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    116,433 miles
    Test number
    665798855290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,370 miles (+62)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,370 miles
    Test number
    419725314895
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass116,308 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,308 miles
    Test number
    658884631953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,270 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,270 miles
    Test number
    649523340172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,238 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    116,238 miles
    Test number
    943333102004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,199 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    116,199 miles
    Test number
    208171273870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,122 miles (+156)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    116,122 miles
    Test number
    499451050159
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass115,966 miles (+100,376)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    115,966 miles
    Test number
    345409910542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,590 miles (-99,590)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    15,590 miles
    Test number
    119629384238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,180 miles (+5,927)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    115,180 miles
    Test number
    356221783203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,253 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    109,253 miles
    Test number
    314866549402
    • NoteNear side front inner suspention ball joint creaking no wear found

  15. Fail109,253 miles (+18,447)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,253 miles
    Test number
    730895749200
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNear side front inner suspention ball joint creaking no wear found

  16. Pass90,806 miles (+27,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    90,806 miles
    Test number
    733775158226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass63,302 miles (+435)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    63,302 miles
    Test number
    964723087185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass62,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    62,867 miles
    Test number
    122530956197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,867 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,867 miles
    Test number
    393660656114
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T696 GKN

Does T696 GKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T696 GKN is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T696 GKN?
The MOT on T696 GKN is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T696 GKN done?
T696 GKN was recorded at 116,498 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 2,757 miles a year.
Has T696 GKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T696 GKN has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2009.
Has the mileage on T696 GKN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T696 GKN find?
T696 GKN passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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