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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T998 KURMOT history

T998 KUR is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 117,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
117,012 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T998 KUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T998 KUR was last recorded at 117,012 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 27,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,982 miles · 12 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
27,030 miles
Average per year
4,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,012 miles
  • 2024 – 89,982 miles
  • 2023 – 89,320 miles
  • 2021 – 86,943 miles
  • 2020 – 80,668 miles
  • 2019 – 78,621 miles
  • 2017 – 74,827 miles
  • 2016 – 72,129 miles
  • 2014 – 67,841 miles
  • 2012 – 64,861 miles
  • 2011 – 61,340 miles
  • 2009 – 57,760 miles
  • 2008 – 52,263 miles
  • 2007 – 40,540 miles
  • 2006 – 32,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,012 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Headlamp lenses deteriorated, beam aim ok

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,012 miles (+27,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    117,012 miles
    Test number
    239181176798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass89,982 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    89,982 miles
    Test number
    235729525646
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroding, still secure
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated, beam aim ok
    • AdvisoryO/s/r outer and both inner sills rear corroding, not excessive
  3. Fail89,982 miles (+662)1 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,982 miles
    Test number
    361832678837
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroding, still holding secure
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated, beam aim ok
    • AdvisoryO/s/r outer and both rear inner sills corroding, not excessive
  4. Pass89,320 miles (+33)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    89,320 miles
    Test number
    713110595446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNear side tank strap corroding still secure
  5. Fail89,287 miles (+2,344)1 dangerous3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,287 miles
    Test number
    172484004978
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear petrol tank strap corroding still secure at the moment
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald no showing canvas at the moment (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald not showing canvas at the moment (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyre pressure low
  6. Pass86,943 miles (+2,997)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,943 miles
    Test number
    517543437304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm reading taken from the centre of the tyre also tyre bald on the very inner edge no canvas showing when inspected (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass83,946 miles (+3,278)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    83,946 miles
    Test number
    917273183559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass80,668 miles (+2,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,668 miles
    Test number
    885643760391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass78,621 miles (+3,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    78,621 miles
    Test number
    997693832725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff mount bushes getting weak
  10. Pass74,827 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,827 miles
    Test number
    280316667135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Fail74,827 miles (+2,698)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,827 miles
    Test number
    420052584804
    • FailureCentral Front Obligatory mirror insecure not fixed to the windscreen (8.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding very slightly when inspected on the ramp
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre pressure low possible puncture
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass72,129 miles (+4,288)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    72,129 miles
    Test number
    642473900843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,841 miles (+1,079)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,841 miles
    Test number
    439795264320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,762 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,762 miles
    Test number
    487677104097
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass66,762 miles (+1,901)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    66,762 miles
    Test number
    706657704099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,861 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    64,861 miles
    Test number
    179348342362
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail64,861 miles (+3,521)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,861 miles
    Test number
    309508342309
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass61,340 miles (+3,580)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    61,340 miles
    Test number
    819895511063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,760 miles (+5,497)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,760 miles
    Test number
    444374649333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,263 miles (+11,723)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    52,263 miles
    Test number
    984734568321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,540 miles (+7,840)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    40,540 miles
    Test number
    530197937237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,700 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    32,700 miles
    Test number
    353685236287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T998 KUR

Does T998 KUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T998 KUR is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T998 KUR?
The MOT on T998 KUR is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T998 KUR done?
T998 KUR was recorded at 117,012 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 4,221 miles a year.
Has T998 KUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T998 KUR has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T998 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 T998 KUR find?
T998 KUR passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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