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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

C8 KLFMOT history

C8 KLF is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 12 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 92,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

C8 KLF silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
92,549 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 KLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 KLF was last recorded at 92,549 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 1,944 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,605 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,944 miles
Average per year
3,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,549 miles
  • 2025 – 90,605 miles
  • 2024 – 88,303 miles
  • 2023 – 86,113 miles
  • 2022 – 82,604 miles
  • 2021 – 80,594 miles
  • 2020 – 78,577 miles
  • 2019 – 74,941 miles
  • 2018 – 72,677 miles
  • 2017 – 69,261 miles
  • 2016 – 65,402 miles
  • 2015 – 63,238 miles
  • 2014 – 56,233 miles
  • 2011 – 54,229 miles
  • 2010 – 49,627 miles
  • 2009 – 43,218 miles
  • 2008 – 38,585 miles
  • 2006 – 31,606 miles
  • 2005 – 25,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,549 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,549 miles (+1,944)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    92,549 miles
    Test number
    117067361789
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass90,605 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    90,605 miles
    Test number
    465094050687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,303 miles (+2,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,303 miles
    Test number
    751012476902
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe corroded

  4. Pass86,113 miles (+109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    86,113 miles
    Test number
    777355374163
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail86,004 miles (+3,400)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,004 miles
    Test number
    522329477737
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,604 miles (+2,010)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    82,604 miles
    Test number
    206730253538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    80,594 miles
    Test number
    213440734679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail80,594 miles (+2,017)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,594 miles
    Test number
    914292507850
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass78,577 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    78,577 miles
    Test number
    856338505782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail78,577 miles (+3,636)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,577 miles
    Test number
    874453651588
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass74,941 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,941 miles
    Test number
    631397849736
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail74,941 miles (+2,264)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,941 miles
    Test number
    610610916666
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass72,677 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,677 miles
    Test number
    216220181465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Fail72,677 miles (+3,416)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,677 miles
    Test number
    672736917941
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass69,261 miles (+3,859)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,261 miles
    Test number
    500736579503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,402 miles (+2,164)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,402 miles
    Test number
    178764150171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,238 miles (+7,005)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,238 miles
    Test number
    556200985057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,233 miles (+2,004)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    56,233 miles
    Test number
    356598474092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    54,229 miles
    Test number
    867075021143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,229 miles (+4,602)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,229 miles
    Test number
    776109311162
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

  21. Pass49,627 miles (+6,409)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,627 miles
    Test number
    352049010154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,218 miles (+4,633)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    43,218 miles
    Test number
    322021829120
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass38,585 miles (+6,979)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    38,585 miles
    Test number
    784450348085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,606 miles (+5,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    31,606 miles
    Test number
    773745526381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass25,681 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    25,681 miles
    Test number
    932389525376
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about C8 KLF

Does C8 KLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 KLF is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 KLF?
The MOT on C8 KLF 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 C8 KLF done?
C8 KLF was recorded at 92,549 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 3,246 miles a year.
Has C8 KLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 KLF has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on C8 KLF 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 C8 KLF find?
C8 KLF passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; fuel cap seal deteriorated.; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 1 more.

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