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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

K15 DDKMOT history

K15 DDK is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 90,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2025.

K15 DDK silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2026
Mileage
90,325 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K15 DDK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K15 DDK was last recorded at 90,325 miles on 28 Jan 2025, 2,415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,910 miles · 1 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2,415 miles
Average per year
1,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,325 miles
  • 2024 – 87,910 miles
  • 2023 – 87,840 miles
  • 2020 – 87,809 miles
  • 2017 – 87,617 miles
  • 2016 – 86,521 miles
  • 2015 – 86,016 miles
  • 2014 – 85,880 miles
  • 2013 – 85,475 miles
  • 2012 – 85,280 miles
  • 2010 – 84,988 miles
  • 2009 – 82,831 miles
  • 2008 – 77,802 miles
  • 2007 – 65,428 miles
  • 2006 – 57,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,325 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at bush ends (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at bush ends (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass90,325 miles (+2,415)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    90,325 miles
    Test number
    892765220221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at bush ends (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at bush ends (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass87,910 miles (+70)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    87,910 miles
    Test number
    335361874725
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to suspension components

  3. Pass87,840 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    87,840 miles
    Test number
    232813511372
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail87,838 miles (+29)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,838 miles
    Test number
    767283083608
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass87,809 miles (+9)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    87,809 miles
    Test number
    331355026053
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail87,800 miles (+183)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,800 miles
    Test number
    763850815957
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass87,617 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    87,617 miles
    Test number
    660204150350
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light inoperative
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail87,615 miles (+1,094)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,615 miles
    Test number
    319251354706
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light inoperative
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass86,521 miles (+505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,521 miles
    Test number
    540780119207
    • AdvisoryCatalytic converter inside loose

  10. Pass86,016 miles (+136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    86,016 miles
    Test number
    227285815402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass85,880 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    85,880 miles
    Test number
    177115204163
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to perish

  12. Fail85,880 miles (+405)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,880 miles
    Test number
    556145904146
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to perish

  13. Pass85,475 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    85,475 miles
    Test number
    228527813176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,280 miles (+6)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    85,280 miles
    Test number
    827765312120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront tyres perished

  15. Fail85,274 miles (+286)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,274 miles
    Test number
    515984912109
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront tyres perished

  16. Pass84,988 miles (+2,157)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    84,988 miles
    Test number
    122416680231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,831 miles (+5,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    82,831 miles
    Test number
    771435099245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass77,802 miles (+3,945)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    77,802 miles
    Test number
    833465118395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,857 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    73,857 miles
    Test number
    231768238084
    • NoteAdvise slight play in steering rack

  20. Fail73,853 miles (+8,425)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,853 miles
    Test number
    161018138483
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteAdvise slight play in steering rack

  21. Pass65,428 miles (+8,252)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    65,428 miles
    Test number
    482248537038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  22. Pass57,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    57,176 miles
    Test number
    261783426025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K15 DDK

Does K15 DDK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K15 DDK expired on 31 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K15 DDK?
The MOT on K15 DDK expired on 31 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K15 DDK done?
K15 DDK was recorded at 90,325 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2025, an average of 1,743 miles a year.
Has K15 DDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K15 DDK has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2023.
Has the mileage on K15 DDK 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 K15 DDK find?
K15 DDK passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at bush ends; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at bush ends; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside mounting brackets.

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