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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

K80 BDBMOT history

K80 BDB is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 7 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 83,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

K80 BDB silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
83,122 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K80 BDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
7 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K80 BDB was last recorded at 83,122 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,085 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
1,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,122 miles
  • 2025 – 83,085 miles
  • 2023 – 81,812 miles
  • 2019 – 80,970 miles
  • 2018 – 80,111 miles
  • 2017 – 77,848 miles
  • 2016 – 74,813 miles
  • 2015 – 70,946 miles
  • 2014 – 68,437 miles
  • 2013 – 67,988 miles
  • 2012 – 67,801 miles
  • 2011 – 67,596 miles
  • 2010 – 66,816 miles
  • 2009 – 64,746 miles
  • 2008 – 63,162 miles
  • 2007 – 61,476 miles
  • 2006 – 58,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,122 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Stop lamp(s) all not working

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

31 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,122 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    83,122 miles
    Test number
    553062582118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    83,085 miles
    Test number
    120530911451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail83,085 miles (+1,273)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,085 miles
    Test number
    889026503582
    • MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass81,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    81,812 miles
    Test number
    783292433171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail81,812 miles (+16)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,812 miles
    Test number
    116025942257
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  6. Fail81,796 miles (+826)1 dangerous7 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,796 miles
    Test number
    655392324764
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorPower steering component misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER RIGID PIPE CORRODED
    • AdvisoryCORROSION THROUGHOUT THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO INSPECT SILLS

  7. Pass80,970 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,970 miles
    Test number
    152062077954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,111 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,111 miles
    Test number
    944986609722
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  9. Fail80,084 miles (+2,236)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,084 miles
    Test number
    431130550244
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases failed emissions test (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust blowing (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  10. Pass77,848 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,848 miles
    Test number
    120814673776
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Fail77,848 miles (+3,035)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,848 miles
    Test number
    838592227273
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Pass74,813 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,813 miles
    Test number
    215855579955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail74,791 miles (+3,845)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,791 miles
    Test number
    901843089837
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass70,946 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,946 miles
    Test number
    858561475010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,944 miles (+2,507)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,944 miles
    Test number
    678020575053
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

  16. Pass68,437 miles (+120)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    68,437 miles
    Test number
    325236524268
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside frontyre cracking in tread
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking in tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking in tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking in tread

  17. Pass68,317 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    68,317 miles
    Test number
    538931134034
    • NoteAll tyres cracked
    • NoteExhaust front section bracket broken (system still supported)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre getting low

  18. Fail68,317 miles (+329)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,317 miles
    Test number
    755741034020
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAll tyres cracked
    • NoteExhaust front section bracket broken (system still supported)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre getting low

  19. Pass67,988 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    67,988 miles
    Test number
    387415633060
    • NoteAll tyres cracking
    • NoteDiscs corroded

  20. Fail67,988 miles (+187)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,988 miles
    Test number
    208565433084
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteAll tyres cracking
    • NoteDiscs corroded

  21. Pass67,801 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    67,801 miles
    Test number
    657883132021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail67,801 miles (+205)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,801 miles
    Test number
    626483632060
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass67,596 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    67,596 miles
    Test number
    757393241009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking
    • NoteExhaust bracket to gear box broken (system still supported)
    • NoteNearside front brake pipe corroded
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly

  24. Fail67,596 miles (+780)5 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,596 miles
    Test number
    449772631016
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking
    • NoteExhaust bracket to gear box broken (system still supported)
    • NoteNearside front brake pipe corroded
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly

  25. Pass66,816 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    66,816 miles
    Test number
    392898120059
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Fail66,816 miles (+2,070)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,816 miles
    Test number
    584228520073
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass64,746 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    64,746 miles
    Test number
    521168429008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Fail64,746 miles (+1,584)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,746 miles
    Test number
    861927329010
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass63,162 miles (+1,686)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    63,162 miles
    Test number
    160628818082
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear brake disks slightly corroded

  30. Pass61,476 miles (+2,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    61,476 miles
    Test number
    753500517065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  31. Pass58,910 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    58,910 miles
    Test number
    342982036009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside handbrake cable

Questions about K80 BDB

Does K80 BDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K80 BDB is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K80 BDB?
The MOT on K80 BDB is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K80 BDB done?
K80 BDB was recorded at 83,122 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 1,179 miles a year.
Has K80 BDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K80 BDB has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on K80 BDB 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 K80 BDB find?
K80 BDB passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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