
BMW Z3
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc
K33 BMBMOT history
K33 BMB is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 95,204 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Jul 2023
- Mileage
- 95,204 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jul 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,780 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K33 BMB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 7 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Jul 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jul 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
K33 BMB was last recorded at 95,204 miles on 2 Jul 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 95,202 miles · 14 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 2,780 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 95,204 miles
- 2021 – 93,766 miles
- 2019 – 90,708 miles
- 2018 – 88,367 miles
- 2017 – 86,280 miles
- 2016 – 82,678 miles
- 2015 – 81,408 miles
- 2014 – 79,417 miles
- 2013 – 75,886 miles
- 2012 – 71,158 miles
- 2011 – 67,465 miles
- 2010 – 63,819 miles
- 2009 – 61,349 miles
- 2007 – 55,364 miles
- 2006 – 49,928 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2015
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2015
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,204 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 95,204 miles
- Test number
- 512644236577
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,202 miles (+1,436)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,202 miles
- Test number
- 272854498038
- MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass93,766 miles (+3,058)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2022
- Odometer
- 93,766 miles
- Test number
- 402453353889
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass90,708 miles (+2,341)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 90,708 miles
- Test number
- 788557585750
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass88,367 miles (+2,087)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 88,367 miles
- Test number
- 124898751162
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass86,280 miles (+3,602)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 86,280 miles
- Test number
- 684425738711
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,678 miles (+1,270)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2017
- Odometer
- 82,678 miles
- Test number
- 520417997770
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,408 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 81,408 miles
- Test number
- 858831905265
- NoteRear coils springs corroded
Fail81,408 miles (+1,991)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,408 miles
- Test number
- 565601295104
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteRear coils springs corroded
Pass79,417 miles5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 79,417 miles
- Test number
- 997816194181
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteO/s/f flexi brake hose cracking
Fail79,417 miles (+3,531)3 failures5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,417 miles
- Test number
- 885551394121
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteO/s/f flexi brake hose cracking
Pass75,886 miles (+4,728)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 75,886 miles
- Test number
- 625509083198
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteExhaust has a minor leak
Pass71,158 miles (+3,693)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 71,158 miles
- Test number
- 606337882117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,465 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 67,465 miles
- Test number
- 398708281141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,465 miles (+3,646)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,465 miles
- Test number
- 928838581178
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,819 miles (+21)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 63,819 miles
- Test number
- 584624090170
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail63,798 miles (+2,449)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,798 miles
- Test number
- 783878880166
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass61,349 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 61,349 miles
- Test number
- 932021499128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,349 miles (+5,985)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,349 miles
- Test number
- 222380399460
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass55,364 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 55,364 miles
- Test number
- 241705447118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,364 miles (+11)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,364 miles
- Test number
- 634295547186
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail55,353 miles (+5,425)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,353 miles
- Test number
- 833542047190
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass49,928 miles (+407)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 49,928 miles
- Test number
- 681770066108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,521 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 49,521 miles
- Test number
- 902784826071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K33 BMB
- Does K33 BMB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K33 BMB expired on 1 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K33 BMB?
- The MOT on K33 BMB expired on 1 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K33 BMB done?
- K33 BMB was recorded at 95,204 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2022, an average of 2,780 miles a year.
- Has K33 BMB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K33 BMB has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on K33 BMB 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 K33 BMB find?
- K33 BMB passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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