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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T990 KNKMOT history

T990 KNK is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 138,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2023
Mileage
138,658 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T990 KNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T990 KNK was last recorded at 138,658 miles on 28 Jul 2023, 2,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Apr 2017: 111,401 miles, lower than 113,251 miles on 21 Apr 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
136,063 miles · 30 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
2,595 miles
Average per year
4,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 138,658 miles
  • 2022 – 136,063 miles
  • 2021 – 133,374 miles
  • 2020 – 131,715 miles
  • 2019 – 127,363 miles
  • 2018 – 123,283 miles
  • 2017 – 111,401 miles
  • 2016 – 113,251 miles
  • 2015 – 112,037 miles
  • 2014 – 109,738 miles
  • 2013 – 105,628 miles
  • 2012 – 103,681 miles
  • 2011 – 99,788 miles
  • 2010 – 97,594 miles
  • 2009 – 90,318 miles
  • 2008 – 82,914 miles
  • 2007 – 75,373 miles
  • 2006 – 68,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail138,658 miles
  • MajorCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened back lip corroded away in places near offside rear arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened bottom skin holed from rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn subframe crossmember mounting bushes both ends (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded and blued (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer metal sill cover corroded and holed, not considered structural component
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer cover cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail138,658 miles (+2,595)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,658 miles
    Test number
    959741596506
    • MajorCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened back lip corroded away in places near offside rear arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened bottom skin holed from rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn subframe crossmember mounting bushes both ends (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded and blued (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer metal sill cover corroded and holed, not considered structural component
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer cover cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass136,063 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    136,063 miles
    Test number
    532000530554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail136,008 miles (+2,634)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,008 miles
    Test number
    543117777286
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,374 miles (+106)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    133,374 miles
    Test number
    307316329082
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack damp

  5. Fail133,268 miles (+1,553)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,268 miles
    Test number
    511368141204
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack damp

  6. Pass131,715 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    131,715 miles
    Test number
    976181318943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail131,687 miles (+4,324)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,687 miles
    Test number
    803481331861
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass127,363 miles (+4,080)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    127,363 miles
    Test number
    548510431238
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and mid sections (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass123,283 miles (+11,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    123,283 miles
    Test number
    125574864521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  10. Pass111,401 miles (-1,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    111,401 miles
    Test number
    161660658694
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  11. Pass113,251 miles (+1,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    113,251 miles
    Test number
    131550519901
    • AdvisoryVehicle has coolant & oil leaks.

  12. Pass112,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    112,037 miles
    Test number
    589205215151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,037 miles (+2,299)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,037 miles
    Test number
    225385815449
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass109,738 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    109,738 miles
    Test number
    136644514167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail109,699 miles (+4,071)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,699 miles
    Test number
    385129204181
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass105,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    105,628 miles
    Test number
    209469313416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail105,628 miles (+1,947)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,628 miles
    Test number
    727579813180
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass103,681 miles (+3,893)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    103,681 miles
    Test number
    196700572188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass99,788 miles (+2,194)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    99,788 miles
    Test number
    607404871122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass97,594 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    97,594 miles
    Test number
    894189170115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail97,583 miles (+7,265)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,583 miles
    Test number
    240277920188
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass90,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    90,318 miles
    Test number
    304956099021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail90,309 miles (+7,395)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,309 miles
    Test number
    532466399092
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass82,914 miles (+7,541)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    82,914 miles
    Test number
    443859898046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass75,373 miles (+6,878)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    75,373 miles
    Test number
    653228787024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass68,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    68,495 miles
    Test number
    764785496055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T990 KNK

Does T990 KNK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T990 KNK expired on 19 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T990 KNK?
The MOT on T990 KNK expired on 19 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T990 KNK done?
T990 KNK was recorded at 138,658 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2023, an average of 4,053 miles a year.
Has T990 KNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T990 KNK has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T990 KNK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T990 KNK find?
T990 KNK failed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2023 with 5 major defects and 8 advisories: central rear sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened back lip corroded away in places near offside rear arm mount; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split open; nearside front service brake excessively binding, and 10 more.

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