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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,895 cc

K88 MAEMOT history

K88 MAE is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 122,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

K88 MAE blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
122,639 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 MAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 MAE was last recorded at 122,639 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,636 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,639 miles
  • 2025 – 120,558 miles
  • 2024 – 118,032 miles
  • 2023 – 115,634 miles
  • 2022 – 113,338 miles
  • 2021 – 111,310 miles
  • 2020 – 109,676 miles
  • 2019 – 106,559 miles
  • 2018 – 102,713 miles
  • 2017 – 99,605 miles
  • 2016 – 96,327 miles
  • 2015 – 91,727 miles
  • 2014 – 86,507 miles
  • 2013 – 81,676 miles
  • 2012 – 75,834 miles
  • 2011 – 74,898 miles
  • 2010 – 71,053 miles
  • 2009 – 64,141 miles
  • 2008 – 63,638 miles
  • 2007 – 46,817 miles
  • 2006 – 36,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,639 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,639 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    122,639 miles
    Test number
    793092168047
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail122,636 miles (+2,078)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,636 miles
    Test number
    461194886694
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass120,558 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    120,558 miles
    Test number
    730976003212
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail120,558 miles (+2,526)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,558 miles
    Test number
    220067352735
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass118,032 miles (+2,398)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    118,032 miles
    Test number
    541414542792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,634 miles
    Test number
    579829161394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail115,634 miles (+2,296)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,634 miles
    Test number
    888758436735
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass113,338 miles (+2,028)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,338 miles
    Test number
    220362684432
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake has low effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass111,310 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    111,310 miles
    Test number
    402211327190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail111,309 miles (+1,633)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,309 miles
    Test number
    838644141144
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass109,676 miles (+3,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    109,676 miles
    Test number
    981306558010
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass106,559 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    106,559 miles
    Test number
    936915046700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail106,558 miles (+3,845)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,558 miles
    Test number
    871329677477
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  14. Pass102,713 miles (+3,108)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    102,713 miles
    Test number
    650429674250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,605 miles (+3,278)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,605 miles
    Test number
    126994047705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,327 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    96,327 miles
    Test number
    299726226548
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  17. Fail96,327 miles (+4,600)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,327 miles
    Test number
    262109331704
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  18. Pass91,727 miles (+5,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,727 miles
    Test number
    495675075059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass86,507 miles (+4,831)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,507 miles
    Test number
    149005184040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail81,676 miles1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,676 miles
    Test number
    566238173043
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear brake disc's corroded
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass81,676 miles (+5,842)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    81,676 miles
    Test number
    589998773041
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear brake disc's corroded
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass75,834 miles (+936)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    75,834 miles
    Test number
    957890592057
    • NoteRear brake discs slight pitted and rusty

  23. Pass74,898 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    74,898 miles
    Test number
    736122161089
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteNear side front tyre 2.0mm

  24. Fail74,898 miles (+3,845)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,898 miles
    Test number
    978192561060
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteNear side front tyre 2.0mm

  25. Pass71,053 miles (+6,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    71,053 miles
    Test number
    960457460052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass64,141 miles (+503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    64,141 miles
    Test number
    182510979431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass63,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    63,638 miles
    Test number
    263937778248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail63,638 miles (+16,821)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,638 miles
    Test number
    363407878497
    • 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)

  29. Pass46,817 miles (+10,313)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    46,817 miles
    Test number
    893883207110
    • NoteG/Box exhaust mounting bracket corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  30. Pass36,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    36,504 miles
    Test number
    480652306163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K88 MAE

Does K88 MAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 MAE is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 MAE?
The MOT on K88 MAE is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 MAE done?
K88 MAE was recorded at 122,639 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 4,316 miles a year.
Has K88 MAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 MAE has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on K88 MAE 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 K88 MAE find?
K88 MAE passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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