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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 3,201 cc

K40 SKSMOT history

K40 SKS is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 74,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

K40 SKS blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
74,688 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 SKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
2 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 SKS was last recorded at 74,688 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
74,114 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
574 miles
Average per year
1,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,688 miles
  • 2025 – 74,114 miles
  • 2023 – 73,604 miles
  • 2021 – 73,212 miles
  • 2020 – 72,542 miles
  • 2016 – 72,331 miles
  • 2015 – 71,899 miles
  • 2014 – 70,502 miles
  • 2013 – 69,677 miles
  • 2012 – 68,484 miles
  • 2011 – 67,696 miles
  • 2010 – 65,421 miles
  • 2009 – 62,892 miles
  • 2008 – 59,609 miles
  • 2007 – 52,616 miles
  • 2006 – 42,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,688 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel possible play in steering link rod (2.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,688 miles (+574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    74,688 miles
    Test number
    433208440158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel possible play in steering link rod (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass74,114 miles (+510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    74,114 miles
    Test number
    635236787025
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass73,604 miles (+392)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    73,604 miles
    Test number
    271680647120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,212 miles (+670)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    73,212 miles
    Test number
    719583320240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,542 miles (+211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    72,542 miles
    Test number
    955468174951
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass72,331 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    72,331 miles
    Test number
    750939377956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,899 miles (+1,397)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,899 miles
    Test number
    918116625139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,502 miles (+825)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,502 miles
    Test number
    715414934118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,677 miles (+1,193)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,677 miles
    Test number
    887837913118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,484 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    68,484 miles
    Test number
    458805922139
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Fail68,481 miles (+785)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,481 miles
    Test number
    889165322163
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass67,696 miles (+2,275)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,696 miles
    Test number
    156735881015
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  13. Pass65,421 miles (+2,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    65,421 miles
    Test number
    404892270028
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass62,892 miles (+3,283)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    62,892 miles
    Test number
    241149169070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,609 miles (+6,993)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    59,609 miles
    Test number
    452255448065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,616 miles (+10,112)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    52,616 miles
    Test number
    750981277004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    42,504 miles
    Test number
    784190716135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,504 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,504 miles
    Test number
    830320016179
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about K40 SKS

Does K40 SKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 SKS is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 SKS?
The MOT on K40 SKS is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 SKS done?
K40 SKS was recorded at 74,688 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 1,610 miles a year.
Has K40 SKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 SKS has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2012.
Has the mileage on K40 SKS 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 K40 SKS find?
K40 SKS passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel possible play in steering link rod.

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