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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

K88 RKWMOT history

K88 RKW is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

K88 RKW blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
97,147 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 RKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 RKW was last recorded at 97,147 miles on 1 May 2026, 1,330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,817 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,330 miles
Average per year
3,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,147 miles
  • 2025 – 95,817 miles
  • 2024 – 94,915 miles
  • 2023 – 93,339 miles
  • 2022 – 91,043 miles
  • 2021 – 89,371 miles
  • 2020 – 87,828 miles
  • 2019 – 82,933 miles
  • 2018 – 75,268 miles
  • 2017 – 72,492 miles
  • 2016 – 69,706 miles
  • 2015 – 68,696 miles
  • 2014 – 67,267 miles
  • 2013 – 66,107 miles
  • 2012 – 64,193 miles
  • 2011 – 62,399 miles
  • 2010 – 61,404 miles
  • 2009 – 58,956 miles
  • 2008 – 53,989 miles
  • 2007 – 53,935 miles
  • 2006 – 40,936 miles
  • 2005 – 26,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,147 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,147 miles (+1,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    97,147 miles
    Test number
    990587902047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass95,817 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    95,817 miles
    Test number
    448492563911
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail95,817 miles (+902)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,817 miles
    Test number
    127577925551
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass94,915 miles (+1,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    94,915 miles
    Test number
    986145093111
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass93,339 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    93,339 miles
    Test number
    186437493184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components have visible corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components have visible corrosion

  6. Fail93,338 miles (+2,295)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,338 miles
    Test number
    785842249528
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components have visible corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components have visible corrosion

  7. Pass91,043 miles (+1,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    91,043 miles
    Test number
    484496101546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass89,371 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    89,371 miles
    Test number
    472407409214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine overs and under trays fitted

  9. Fail89,371 miles (+1,543)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,371 miles
    Test number
    904086140958
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine overs and under trays fitted

  10. Pass87,828 miles (+4,895)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    87,828 miles
    Test number
    231003562873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  11. Pass82,933 miles (+7,665)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,933 miles
    Test number
    567094404971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  12. Pass75,268 miles (+2,776)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,268 miles
    Test number
    289914484955
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  13. Pass72,492 miles (+2,786)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,492 miles
    Test number
    842053266330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge @2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge @2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake only working on last two clicks
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass69,706 miles (+1,010)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,706 miles
    Test number
    813725633644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,696 miles (+1,429)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,696 miles
    Test number
    956362365135
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass67,267 miles (+1,160)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,267 miles
    Test number
    246517064193
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass66,107 miles (+1,914)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,107 miles
    Test number
    676999573191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,193 miles (+1,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    64,193 miles
    Test number
    459501582122
    • 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)

  19. Pass62,399 miles (+995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,399 miles
    Test number
    879264021164
    • 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)

  20. Fail61,404 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,404 miles
    Test number
    100989320440
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/S/R O/S/R Tyres slightly deterioarted .

  21. Pass61,404 miles (+2,448)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    61,404 miles
    Test number
    961009220001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/S/R O/S/R Tyres slightly deterioarted .

  22. Pass58,956 miles (+4,967)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    58,956 miles
    Test number
    173079629435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,989 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,989 miles
    Test number
    773650238072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,935 miles (+12,999)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    53,935 miles
    Test number
    822044817394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,936 miles (+14,744)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    40,936 miles
    Test number
    571173816346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    26,192 miles
    Test number
    754294105319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K88 RKW

Does K88 RKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 RKW is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 RKW?
The MOT on K88 RKW is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 RKW done?
K88 RKW was recorded at 97,147 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 3,462 miles a year.
Has K88 RKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 RKW has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2025.
Has the mileage on K88 RKW 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 RKW find?
K88 RKW passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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