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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T859 KAWMOT history

T859 KAW is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 64,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
64,873 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T859 KAW
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
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T859 KAW was last recorded at 64,873 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,176 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
697 miles
Average per year
2,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,873 miles
  • 2025 – 64,176 miles
  • 2024 – 63,494 miles
  • 2023 – 61,955 miles
  • 2022 – 59,812 miles
  • 2021 – 56,880 miles
  • 2020 – 56,590 miles
  • 2019 – 56,315 miles
  • 2018 – 54,943 miles
  • 2017 – 54,160 miles
  • 2016 – 53,666 miles
  • 2015 – 52,970 miles
  • 2014 – 52,227 miles
  • 2013 – 51,570 miles
  • 2012 – 50,863 miles
  • 2011 – 48,797 miles
  • 2010 – 41,733 miles
  • 2009 – 35,240 miles
  • 2008 – 27,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,873 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,873 miles (+697)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    64,873 miles
    Test number
    832086848036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,176 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    64,176 miles
    Test number
    686093979698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail64,174 miles (+680)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,174 miles
    Test number
    362571359560
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass63,494 miles (+1,539)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    63,494 miles
    Test number
    682693899598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,955 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    61,955 miles
    Test number
    157250554679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail61,955 miles (+2,143)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,955 miles
    Test number
    155875068290
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass59,812 miles (+2,932)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    59,812 miles
    Test number
    958085262786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,880 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    56,880 miles
    Test number
    231182808872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,590 miles (+275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    56,590 miles
    Test number
    686894160529
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass56,315 miles (+1,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,315 miles
    Test number
    749865107230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass54,943 miles (+783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,943 miles
    Test number
    477944323533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on arm between flexi and caplier (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass54,160 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,160 miles
    Test number
    654843777757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,666 miles (+696)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,666 miles
    Test number
    144405620024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,970 miles (+743)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,970 miles
    Test number
    266118405193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,227 miles (+657)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,227 miles
    Test number
    105848014144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,570 miles (+707)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,570 miles
    Test number
    895136493095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,863 miles (+2,066)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,863 miles
    Test number
    675558192015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,797 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,797 miles
    Test number
    448731411135
    • NoteVehicle has a oil leak but its running down onto exhaust so lot of smoke

  19. Fail48,797 miles (+7,064)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,797 miles
    Test number
    605858001191
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteVehicle has a oil leak but its running down onto exhaust so lot of smoke

  20. Pass41,733 miles (+6,493)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    41,733 miles
    Test number
    474202460131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,240 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    35,240 miles
    Test number
    744476729198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,221 miles (+7,402)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,221 miles
    Test number
    431220829180
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass27,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,819 miles
    Test number
    634570938182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T859 KAW

Does T859 KAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T859 KAW is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T859 KAW?
The MOT on T859 KAW is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T859 KAW done?
T859 KAW was recorded at 64,873 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 2,064 miles a year.
Has T859 KAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T859 KAW has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T859 KAW 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 T859 KAW find?
T859 KAW passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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