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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T879 AKNMOT history

T879 AKN is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 183,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
183,973 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T879 AKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T879 AKN was last recorded at 183,973 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 1,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,649 miles · 13 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,324 miles
Average per year
6,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,973 miles
  • 2024 – 182,649 miles
  • 2023 – 178,053 miles
  • 2022 – 176,433 miles
  • 2021 – 173,995 miles
  • 2019 – 173,540 miles
  • 2014 – 166,650 miles
  • 2013 – 161,311 miles
  • 2012 – 157,421 miles
  • 2011 – 143,657 miles
  • 2010 – 127,645 miles
  • 2009 – 110,095 miles
  • 2008 – 85,885 miles
  • 2007 – 58,719 miles
  • 2006 – 52,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,973 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nsf osf

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,973 miles (+1,324)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    183,973 miles
    Test number
    936082101501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass182,649 miles (+4,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    182,649 miles
    Test number
    100837145531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass178,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    178,053 miles
    Test number
    924430139067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail178,053 miles (+1,620)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,053 miles
    Test number
    970173332674
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass176,433 miles (+2,438)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    176,433 miles
    Test number
    683757422042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass173,995 miles (+455)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    173,995 miles
    Test number
    685849142359
    • AdvisoryAll loadbearing points showing light corrosion
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake just met requirements
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass173,540 miles (+6,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    173,540 miles
    Test number
    652160723802
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass166,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    166,650 miles
    Test number
    656273014273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail166,650 miles (+5,339)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,650 miles
    Test number
    349247704493
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass161,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    161,311 miles
    Test number
    205336963151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail161,311 miles (+3,890)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,311 miles
    Test number
    945305763129
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  12. Pass157,421 miles (+13,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    157,421 miles
    Test number
    805815102224
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass143,657 miles (+48)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    143,657 miles
    Test number
    758319671180
    • NoteFront brake discs worn on inside edge

  14. Fail143,609 miles (+15,964)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,609 miles
    Test number
    245969961430
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn on inside edge

  15. Pass127,645 miles (+17,550)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    127,645 miles
    Test number
    491389910213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteBrake pad light on
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has small sidewall damage

  16. Pass110,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    110,095 miles
    Test number
    622937099102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail110,094 miles (+24,209)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,094 miles
    Test number
    160487699183
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass85,885 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    85,885 miles
    Test number
    883492588104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail85,885 miles (+27,166)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,885 miles
    Test number
    910049278136
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass58,719 miles (+6,038)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    58,719 miles
    Test number
    530494737134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,681 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    52,681 miles
    Test number
    312205736193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about T879 AKN

Does T879 AKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T879 AKN is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T879 AKN?
The MOT on T879 AKN is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T879 AKN done?
T879 AKN was recorded at 183,973 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 6,522 miles a year.
Has T879 AKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T879 AKN has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T879 AKN 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 T879 AKN find?
T879 AKN passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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