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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

K18 TKBMOT history

K18 TKB is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 15 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 83,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

K18 TKB blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
83,328 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 TKB
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
15 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 TKB was last recorded at 83,328 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jun 2011: 74,060 miles, lower than 79,617 miles on 28 Jun 2011.

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
83,326 miles · 20 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,328 miles
  • 2019 – 82,695 miles
  • 2014 – 81,739 miles
  • 2012 – 80,152 miles
  • 2011 – 74,060 miles
  • 2010 – 76,807 miles
  • 2009 – 73,595 miles
  • 2008 – 72,395 miles
  • 2007 – 58,195 miles
  • 2006 – 55,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,328 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.

  • Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,328 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    83,328 miles
    Test number
    270965814312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail83,326 miles (+631)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,326 miles
    Test number
    970741899633
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass82,695 miles (+956)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    82,695 miles
    Test number
    850724267210
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency 19%

  4. Pass81,739 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    81,739 miles
    Test number
    979681774088
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  5. Fail81,739 miles (+1,587)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,739 miles
    Test number
    175600474419
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  6. Pass80,152 miles (+6,092)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    80,152 miles
    Test number
    319955542377
    • NoteFront and rear brake pipes will soon need replacing

  7. Pass74,060 miles (-5,557)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    74,060 miles
    Test number
    236950981474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,617 miles (+2,810)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,617 miles
    Test number
    538739671139
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass76,807 miles (+3,212)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    76,807 miles
    Test number
    793571990022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,595 miles (+1,200)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    73,595 miles
    Test number
    271486689083
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads look low
    • NoteParts of exhaust system heavily corroded
    • NoteVarious metal brake pipes started to corrode

  11. Pass72,395 miles (+14,200)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    72,395 miles
    Test number
    874193748065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    58,195 miles
    Test number
    642782157026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,195 miles (+3,102)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,195 miles
    Test number
    162968847483
    • FailureCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureCoil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass55,093 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    55,093 miles
    Test number
    310057616010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,023 miles4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,023 miles
    Test number
    714672616086
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 2mm

Questions about K18 TKB

Does K18 TKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 TKB is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 TKB?
The MOT on K18 TKB is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 TKB done?
K18 TKB was recorded at 83,328 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 1,395 miles a year.
Has K18 TKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 TKB has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on K18 TKB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K18 TKB find?
K18 TKB passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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