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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

K30 MCTMOT history

K30 MCT is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 77,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

K30 MCT red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
77,528 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 MCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 MCT was last recorded at 77,528 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,566 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
962 miles
Average per year
2,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,528 miles
  • 2024 – 76,566 miles
  • 2023 – 76,102 miles
  • 2022 – 75,194 miles
  • 2021 – 74,219 miles
  • 2020 – 73,223 miles
  • 2019 – 73,208 miles
  • 2018 – 72,089 miles
  • 2017 – 70,893 miles
  • 2016 – 68,800 miles
  • 2015 – 66,493 miles
  • 2014 – 64,691 miles
  • 2013 – 62,485 miles
  • 2012 – 60,409 miles
  • 2011 – 57,976 miles
  • 2010 – 54,977 miles
  • 2009 – 51,020 miles
  • 2008 – 44,299 miles
  • 2007 – 40,970 miles
  • 2006 – 36,890 miles
  • 2005 – 33,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,528 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryReversing light not working

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,528 miles (+962)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    77,528 miles
    Test number
    297628756341
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReversing light not working
  2. Pass76,566 miles (+464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    76,566 miles
    Test number
    721389438371
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass76,102 miles (+908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    76,102 miles
    Test number
    155624924433
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rears (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass75,194 miles (+22)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    75,194 miles
    Test number
    222172687229
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail75,172 miles (+953)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,172 miles
    Test number
    143890677452
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass74,219 miles (+996)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    74,219 miles
    Test number
    517724971728
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass73,223 miles (+15)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,223 miles
    Test number
    982351950794
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rears (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass73,208 miles (+1,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,208 miles
    Test number
    330975226630
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass72,089 miles (+1,196)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    72,089 miles
    Test number
    598432884955
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass70,893 miles (+2,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    70,893 miles
    Test number
    428712477828
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass68,800 miles (+2,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    68,800 miles
    Test number
    649958364572
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased unable to inspect
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
  12. Pass66,493 miles (+1,802)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    66,493 miles
    Test number
    380768326395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,691 miles (+2,206)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    64,691 miles
    Test number
    557636314361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,485 miles (+2,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,485 miles
    Test number
    908437313374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass60,409 miles (+2,433)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    60,409 miles
    Test number
    418330802447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,976 miles (+2,999)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,976 miles
    Test number
    229438801302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,977 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    54,977 miles
    Test number
    352016080409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Fail54,977 miles (+3,957)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,977 miles
    Test number
    400806080224
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass51,020 miles (+118)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    51,020 miles
    Test number
    421283819457
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBoth rear hand brake cables outer deteriorating
  20. Fail50,902 miles (+6,603)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,902 miles
    Test number
    993737009382
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBoth rear hand brake cables outer deteriorating
  21. Pass44,299 miles (+3,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    44,299 miles
    Test number
    360156618369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass40,970 miles (+4,080)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    40,970 miles
    Test number
    490342317467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,890 miles (+3,518)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    36,890 miles
    Test number
    713332716351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,372 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    33,372 miles
    Test number
    581083165353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail33,368 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,368 miles
    Test number
    744532365364
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K30 MCT

Does K30 MCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K30 MCT is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K30 MCT?
The MOT on K30 MCT is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K30 MCT done?
K30 MCT was recorded at 77,528 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 2,230 miles a year.
Has K30 MCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 MCT has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on K30 MCT 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 K30 MCT find?
K30 MCT passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; reversing light not working.

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