
BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,800 cc
T86 GKNMOT history
T86 GKN is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 18 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 79,239 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 79,239 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,091 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T86 GKN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,800 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 18 Nov 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T86 GKN was last recorded at 79,239 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 1,438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 77,801 miles · 4 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,438 miles
- Average per year
- 2,091 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,239 miles
- 2025 – 77,801 miles
- 2024 – 74,440 miles
- 2023 – 72,951 miles
- 2022 – 70,232 miles
- 2019 – 70,015 miles
- 2016 – 69,248 miles
- 2015 – 67,863 miles
- 2014 – 63,168 miles
- 2012 – 63,142 miles
- 2010 – 56,889 miles
- 2009 – 53,035 miles
- 2008 – 47,883 miles
- 2007 – 43,047 miles
- 2006 – 37,851 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n.s and o.s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,239 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 79,239 miles
- Test number
- 562509075410
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n.s and o.s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail79,240 miles (+1,439)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,240 miles
- Test number
- 821624118492
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust system insecure x 2 rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n.s and o.s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass77,801 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 77,801 miles
- Test number
- 113208887365
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail77,800 miles (+3,360)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,800 miles
- Test number
- 593892506487
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorRear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass74,440 miles (+32)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 74,440 miles
- Test number
- 167190499020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail74,408 miles (+1,457)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,408 miles
- Test number
- 366947154489
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass72,951 miles (+2,719)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 72,951 miles
- Test number
- 786597504616
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,232 miles (+217)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 70,232 miles
- Test number
- 852887020929
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,015 miles (+767)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 70,015 miles
- Test number
- 803139379397
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass69,248 miles (+1,385)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 69,248 miles
- Test number
- 359295747870
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass67,863 miles (+20)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 67,863 miles
- Test number
- 909016005271
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail67,843 miles (+4,675)1 dangerous6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,843 miles
- Test number
- 205867295145
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass63,168 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 63,168 miles
- Test number
- 539192684119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,168 miles (+26)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,168 miles
- Test number
- 536252584172
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass63,142 miles (+6,253)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 63,142 miles
- Test number
- 617256862210
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass56,889 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 56,889 miles
- Test number
- 852993030335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,889 miles (+3,854)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,889 miles
- Test number
- 863850930372
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- 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)
Pass53,035 miles (+5,152)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 53,035 miles
- Test number
- 163116739331
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass47,883 miles (+4,836)12 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 47,883 miles
- Test number
- 892764358194
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
- NoteRear number plate starting to fade.
Pass43,047 miles (+5,196)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2008
- Odometer
- 43,047 miles
- Test number
- 392939547160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,851 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 37,851 miles
- Test number
- 273331686454
- AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteREAR TYRES INSIDE EDGE
Fail37,851 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,851 miles
- Test number
- 542581786121
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteREAR TYRES INSIDE EDGE
Questions about T86 GKN
- Does T86 GKN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T86 GKN is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T86 GKN?
- The MOT on T86 GKN is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T86 GKN done?
- T86 GKN was recorded at 79,239 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 2,091 miles a year.
- Has T86 GKN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T86 GKN has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T86 GKN 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 T86 GKN find?
- T86 GKN passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: coil spring corroded n.s and o.s rear; exhaust mounting defective centre; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.
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