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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

K23 BRAMOT history

K23 BRA is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 3 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 82,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

K23 BRA black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
82,844 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K23 BRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
3 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K23 BRA was last recorded at 82,844 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,842 miles · 10 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,844 miles
  • 2025 – 76,759 miles
  • 2024 – 64,409 miles
  • 2023 – 62,549 miles
  • 2022 – 62,248 miles
  • 2021 – 61,482 miles
  • 2019 – 58,884 miles
  • 2018 – 57,550 miles
  • 2017 – 56,724 miles
  • 2016 – 54,501 miles
  • 2015 – 51,000 miles
  • 2014 – 49,261 miles
  • 2013 – 47,268 miles
  • 2011 – 43,819 miles
  • 2010 – 39,046 miles
  • 2009 – 34,014 miles
  • 2008 – 31,204 miles
  • 2007 – 28,091 miles
  • 2006 – 24,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,844 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Battery box corroded and holed but no risk of falling out

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear slightly poor on efficiency

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,844 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    82,844 miles
    Test number
    303212445905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  2. Fail82,842 miles (+6,083)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,842 miles
    Test number
    727210405378
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect silver characters on black back ground (0.1 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative switch (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  3. Pass76,759 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    76,759 miles
    Test number
    517399045061
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective diff mount
    • AdvisoryBattery box corroded and holed but no risk of falling out

  4. Fail76,759 miles (+409)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,759 miles
    Test number
    872959380212
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective diff mount
    • AdvisoryBattery box corroded and holed but no risk of falling out

  5. Fail76,350 miles (+11,941)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,350 miles
    Test number
    215386317969
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective diff
    • AdvisoryBattery box corroded and holed but no risk of falling out

  6. Pass64,409 miles (+1,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    64,409 miles
    Test number
    213951597808
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass62,549 miles (+301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    62,549 miles
    Test number
    419063266980
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOuter casing on handbrake cables broken

  8. Pass62,248 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    62,248 miles
    Test number
    716056848290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slightly poor on efficiency

  9. Fail62,248 miles (+766)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,248 miles
    Test number
    923374827108
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slightly poor on efficiency

  10. Pass61,482 miles (+2,598)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,482 miles
    Test number
    342064713051
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate temporarily secured
    • AdvisoryLower steering coupling slight play

  11. Pass58,884 miles (+1,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,884 miles
    Test number
    223898104410
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres on limit at time of test

  12. Pass57,550 miles (+826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,550 miles
    Test number
    557449128881
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass56,724 miles (+2,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,724 miles
    Test number
    847382696687
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass54,501 miles (+3,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    54,501 miles
    Test number
    230188592932
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass51,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,000 miles
    Test number
    736681065046
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail51,000 miles (+1,739)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,000 miles
    Test number
    887905355019
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine warning light on

  17. Pass49,261 miles (+1,993)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    49,261 miles
    Test number
    149529944450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,268 miles (+3,449)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,268 miles
    Test number
    116944723401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass43,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    43,819 miles
    Test number
    415054041477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,819 miles (+4,773)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,819 miles
    Test number
    245895421334
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass39,046 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    39,046 miles
    Test number
    560806410336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTraction control light on

  22. Fail39,044 miles (+5,030)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,044 miles
    Test number
    241515110330
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTraction control light on

  23. Pass34,014 miles (+2,810)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    34,014 miles
    Test number
    322119199292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,204 miles (+3,113)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,204 miles
    Test number
    644301898289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,091 miles (+3,209)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    28,091 miles
    Test number
    283915467225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    24,882 miles
    Test number
    762741666227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K23 BRA

Does K23 BRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K23 BRA is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K23 BRA?
The MOT on K23 BRA is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K23 BRA done?
K23 BRA was recorded at 82,844 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 2,925 miles a year.
Has K23 BRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K23 BRA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on K23 BRA 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 K23 BRA find?
K23 BRA passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount; offside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount; steering column top bearing slightly worn.

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