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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass79,239 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass70,232 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    70,232 miles
    Test number
    852887020929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. Pass63,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,168 miles
    Test number
    539192684119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. Pass56,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    56,889 miles
    Test number
    852993030335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. 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.
  20. Pass43,047 miles (+5,196)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    43,047 miles
    Test number
    392939547160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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
  22. 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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