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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,800 cc

T914 GKNMOT history

T914 GKN is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 143,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
143,654 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T914 GKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T914 GKN was last recorded at 143,654 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,456 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
198 miles
Average per year
2,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,654 miles
  • 2025 – 143,456 miles
  • 2024 – 143,028 miles
  • 2023 – 142,385 miles
  • 2022 – 141,816 miles
  • 2021 – 141,185 miles
  • 2020 – 140,512 miles
  • 2019 – 138,994 miles
  • 2018 – 138,941 miles
  • 2017 – 137,233 miles
  • 2016 – 132,891 miles
  • 2015 – 125,995 miles
  • 2014 – 119,657 miles
  • 2013 – 113,384 miles
  • 2012 – 108,434 miles
  • 2010 – 106,530 miles
  • 2009 – 103,143 miles
  • 2008 – 99,355 miles
  • 2007 – 93,039 miles
  • 2006 – 86,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,654 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,654 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    143,654 miles
    Test number
    580138394863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    143,456 miles
    Test number
    155205734963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail143,456 miles (+428)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,456 miles
    Test number
    541470046944
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass143,028 miles (+643)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    143,028 miles
    Test number
    646201135194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass142,385 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    142,385 miles
    Test number
    410228486551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass141,816 miles (+631)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    141,816 miles
    Test number
    565996743358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass141,185 miles (+673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    141,185 miles
    Test number
    300795135230
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass140,512 miles (+1,518)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    140,512 miles
    Test number
    884045417236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass138,994 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    138,994 miles
    Test number
    503646047771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail138,941 miles (+1,708)1 dangerous3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,941 miles
    Test number
    258634303042
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass137,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    137,233 miles
    Test number
    960617094286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail137,233 miles (+4,342)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,233 miles
    Test number
    603005254845
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass132,891 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    132,891 miles
    Test number
    339922311986
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail132,891 miles (+2,287)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,891 miles
    Test number
    716324402883
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail130,604 miles (+4,609)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,604 miles
    Test number
    562570092350
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  16. Pass125,995 miles (+6,338)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    125,995 miles
    Test number
    849833075043
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNear side rear hand brake cable outer casing cracked.

  17. Pass119,657 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    119,657 miles
    Test number
    147257464413
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteN/s/r hand brake cable deteriorating

  18. Fail119,657 miles (+6,273)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,657 miles
    Test number
    108746664433
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteN/s/r hand brake cable deteriorating

  19. Pass113,384 miles (+4,950)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    113,384 miles
    Test number
    997597063052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  20. Pass108,434 miles (+1,904)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    108,434 miles
    Test number
    839417282044
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSurface corrosion all steering and suspension parts but still o/k

  21. Pass106,530 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    106,530 miles
    Test number
    134050190193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail106,495 miles (+3,352)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,495 miles
    Test number
    471731680157
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass103,143 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    103,143 miles
    Test number
    310261089123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail103,125 miles (+3,770)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,125 miles
    Test number
    840487279182
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass99,355 miles (+6,316)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    99,355 miles
    Test number
    263793788429
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise N/S wiper blade smeary
    • NoteAdvise front number plate deteriorating

  26. Pass93,039 miles (+7,039)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    93,039 miles
    Test number
    974038977174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass86,000 miles (+23)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    86,000 miles
    Test number
    841297276150
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion axles and components.
    • NoteCorrosion fuel tank straps.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.
    • NoteWear brake components.
    • NoteWear susp.and axle components.

  28. Fail85,977 miles6 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,977 miles
    Test number
    450770576157
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion axles and components.
    • NoteCorrosion fuel tank straps.
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen.
    • NoteWear in brake components.
    • NoteWear susp.and axle components.

Questions about T914 GKN

Does T914 GKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T914 GKN is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T914 GKN?
The MOT on T914 GKN is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T914 GKN done?
T914 GKN was recorded at 143,654 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 2,915 miles a year.
Has T914 GKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T914 GKN has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T914 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 T914 GKN find?
T914 GKN passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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