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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

K27 HOMMOT history

K27 HOM is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 149,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

K27 HOM red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
149,933 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K27 HOM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K27 HOM was last recorded at 149,933 miles on 19 May 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,926 miles · 6 May 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,933 miles
  • 2023 – 149,918 miles
  • 2022 – 149,158 miles
  • 2021 – 145,965 miles
  • 2019 – 145,086 miles
  • 2018 – 142,474 miles
  • 2017 – 139,553 miles
  • 2016 – 136,799 miles
  • 2015 – 133,309 miles
  • 2014 – 129,979 miles
  • 2013 – 125,815 miles
  • 2012 – 121,306 miles
  • 2011 – 117,318 miles
  • 2010 – 112,329 miles
  • 2009 – 106,488 miles
  • 2008 – 98,482 miles
  • 2007 – 87,140 miles
  • 2006 – 77,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,933 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,933 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    149,933 miles
    Test number
    423160857389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail149,926 miles (+8)13 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,926 miles
    Test number
    955094375461
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements fog lights stuck on (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorTrack rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail149,918 miles (+760)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,918 miles
    Test number
    156818745306
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass149,158 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    149,158 miles
    Test number
    287258522685
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system insecure poor repair

  5. Fail148,956 miles (+2)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,956 miles
    Test number
    378890956001
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system insecure poor repair

  6. Fail148,954 miles (+2,989)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,954 miles
    Test number
    714314095424
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure rear back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass145,965 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    145,965 miles
    Test number
    589430137743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  8. Fail145,960 miles (+874)12 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,960 miles
    Test number
    808773207785
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass145,086 miles (+2,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    145,086 miles
    Test number
    783936921095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass142,474 miles (+2,921)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    142,474 miles
    Test number
    598943322920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass139,553 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    139,553 miles
    Test number
    595935478513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail139,465 miles (+2,666)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,465 miles
    Test number
    825235869468
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass136,799 miles (+3,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    136,799 miles
    Test number
    234643558297
    • AdvisoryPlay in inner rack end

  14. Pass133,309 miles (+3,330)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    133,309 miles
    Test number
    916741554329
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass129,979 miles (+4,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    129,979 miles
    Test number
    515072104337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass125,815 miles (+4,509)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    125,815 miles
    Test number
    336371983481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass121,306 miles (+3,988)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    121,306 miles
    Test number
    706518092233
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass117,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    117,318 miles
    Test number
    867123491210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail117,318 miles (+4,989)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,318 miles
    Test number
    329639571210
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass112,329 miles (+5,841)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    112,329 miles
    Test number
    183723970255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass106,488 miles (+8,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    106,488 miles
    Test number
    360638879460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass98,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    98,482 miles
    Test number
    654450588292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail98,482 miles (+116)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,482 miles
    Test number
    241910088270
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail98,366 miles (+11,226)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,366 miles
    Test number
    740965238202
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside and offside front lower inner bushes slight advise

  25. Pass87,140 miles (+9,434)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    87,140 miles
    Test number
    541874567177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail77,706 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,706 miles
    Test number
    560377586175
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  27. Pass77,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    77,706 miles
    Test number
    642267786143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K27 HOM

Does K27 HOM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K27 HOM is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K27 HOM?
The MOT on K27 HOM is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K27 HOM done?
K27 HOM was recorded at 149,933 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 3,635 miles a year.
Has K27 HOM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K27 HOM has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on K27 HOM 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 K27 HOM find?
K27 HOM passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 2 more.

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