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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T979 KURMOT history

T979 KUR is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 150,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2025
Mileage
150,078 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2024
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T979 KUR
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
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T979 KUR was last recorded at 150,078 miles on 2 Nov 2024, 87 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,991 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
87 miles
Average per year
3,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 150,078 miles
  • 2023 – 143,975 miles
  • 2021 – 135,427 miles
  • 2018 – 130,365 miles
  • 2017 – 118,851 miles
  • 2016 – 109,021 miles
  • 2015 – 103,063 miles
  • 2014 – 101,598 miles
  • 2013 – 99,693 miles
  • 2009 – 99,146 miles
  • 2008 – 97,678 miles
  • 2007 – 92,305 miles
  • 2006 – 92,261 miles
  • 2005 – 86,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,078 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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,078 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    150,078 miles
    Test number
    3682431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail149,991 miles (+6,016)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    149,991 miles
    Test number
    3641676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,975 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    143,975 miles
    Test number
    1954375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail143,339 miles (+7,912)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,339 miles
    Test number
    1885724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass135,427 miles (+5,062)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    135,427 miles
    Test number
    280760949236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass130,365 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    130,365 miles
    Test number
    358891520087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  7. Fail130,361 miles (+11,510)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,361 miles
    Test number
    363565425582
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Pass118,851 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    118,851 miles
    Test number
    745744706754
    • AdvisoryCentral Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Handbrake cables (3.5.1b)

  9. Fail118,849 miles (+9,828)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,849 miles
    Test number
    341821675504
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass109,021 miles (+5,958)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    109,021 miles
    Test number
    184053074918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,063 miles (+1,465)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    103,063 miles
    Test number
    895882085012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass101,598 miles (+1,905)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    101,598 miles
    Test number
    406253574048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    99,693 miles
    Test number
    436456843016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail99,693 miles (+547)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,693 miles
    Test number
    199795943060
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass99,146 miles (+1,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    99,146 miles
    Test number
    321136379001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  16. Pass97,678 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    97,678 miles
    Test number
    873393868016
    • NoteN/s/f lower skirt damaged
    • NoteN/s/f wheel rim,inner bead slight impact damage
    • NoteN/s/r tyre , outer wall , small lump

  17. Fail97,678 miles (+5,373)6 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,678 miles
    Test number
    751928358051
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion started on various brake pipes
    • NoteN/s/f lower skirt damaged
    • NoteN/s/r tyre , outer wall , small lump

  18. Pass92,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    92,305 miles
    Test number
    193683907491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail92,305 miles (+44)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,305 miles
    Test number
    354633707000
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail92,261 miles (+6,074)1 dangerous9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,261 miles
    Test number
    734025456303
    • DangerousOffside Inner Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass86,187 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    86,187 miles
    Test number
    244025355387
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T979 KUR

Does T979 KUR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T979 KUR expired on 1 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T979 KUR?
The MOT on T979 KUR expired on 1 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T979 KUR done?
T979 KUR was recorded at 150,078 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2024, an average of 3,386 miles a year.
Has T979 KUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T979 KUR has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T979 KUR 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 T979 KUR find?
T979 KUR passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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