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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T869 AKOMOT history

T869 AKO is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 6,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2024
Mileage
6,080 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T869 AKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T869 AKO was last recorded at 6,080 miles on 2 Nov 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jul 2015: 68,054 miles, lower than 117,408 miles on 27 Jul 2015.
  • 2 Jul 2018: 1,410 miles, lower than 69,197 miles on 25 Jul 2017.

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
6,077 miles · 31 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 6,080 miles
  • 2022 – 4,851 miles
  • 2021 – 3,650 miles
  • 2020 – 2,074 miles
  • 2019 – 1,810 miles
  • 2018 – 1,410 miles
  • 2017 – 69,197 miles
  • 2016 – 68,402 miles
  • 2015 – 68,054 miles
  • 2014 – 56,503 miles
  • 2013 – 51,621 miles
  • 2012 – 45,566 miles
  • 2011 – 42,105 miles
  • 2010 – 40,331 miles
  • 2009 – 36,499 miles
  • 2008 – 34,323 miles
  • 2006 – 32,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass6,080 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass6,080 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    6,080 miles
    Test number
    242508211812
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail6,077 miles (+1,226)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,077 miles
    Test number
    158528818547
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass4,851 miles (+1,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    4,851 miles
    Test number
    572204298368
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass3,650 miles (+1,576)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    3,650 miles
    Test number
    267591205429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass2,074 miles (+264)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    2,074 miles
    Test number
    744632368216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass1,810 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    1,810 miles
    Test number
    254776919079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass1,410 miles (-67,787)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    1,410 miles
    Test number
    900003998286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,197 miles (+795)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    69,197 miles
    Test number
    645475357851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,402 miles (+348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,402 miles
    Test number
    164367850709
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass68,054 miles (-49,354)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,054 miles
    Test number
    848830415201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,408 miles (+54,055)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,408 miles
    Test number
    199168205209
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass63,353 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,353 miles
    Test number
    707889345032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail63,345 miles (+6,842)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,345 miles
    Test number
    117408245415
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass56,503 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,503 miles
    Test number
    665521574049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail56,503 miles (+4,882)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,503 miles
    Test number
    938321274023
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass51,621 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,621 miles
    Test number
    615554593025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail51,621 miles (+6,055)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,621 miles
    Test number
    987953493087
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass45,566 miles (+3,461)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,566 miles
    Test number
    155139882062
    • NoteFront tyres perished slightly
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp cracked
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded
    • NoteRear diff mount just starting to split
    • NoteRear tyres worn to legal limit and heavily perished(strong advise)
    • NoteSlight play in both track rods
    • NoteStonechips in front screen

  19. Pass42,105 miles (+1,774)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,105 miles
    Test number
    268819221407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAll brake discs very slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing on side walls
    • NoteFront prop shaft coupling in poor condition
    • NoteGearbox weaping oil

  20. Pass40,331 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,331 miles
    Test number
    412167810172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,289 miles (+3,790)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,289 miles
    Test number
    630119000152
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  22. Pass36,499 miles (+2,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,499 miles
    Test number
    363191719147
    • 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)

  23. Pass34,323 miles (+1,534)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,323 miles
    Test number
    994785708041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,789 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    32,789 miles
    Test number
    612442746307
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T869 AKO

Does T869 AKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T869 AKO expired on 13 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T869 AKO?
The MOT on T869 AKO expired on 13 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T869 AKO done?
T869 AKO was recorded at 6,080 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2023.
Has T869 AKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T869 AKO has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T869 AKO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 29 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T869 AKO find?
T869 AKO passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2023 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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