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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

K8 FTBMOT history

K8 FTB is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 61,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

K8 FTB silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
61,445 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 FTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 FTB was last recorded at 61,445 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,445 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,445 miles
  • 2025 – 60,418 miles
  • 2024 – 60,313 miles
  • 2023 – 59,917 miles
  • 2022 – 59,361 miles
  • 2021 – 58,787 miles
  • 2020 – 58,324 miles
  • 2019 – 57,456 miles
  • 2018 – 55,797 miles
  • 2017 – 54,981 miles
  • 2016 – 54,166 miles
  • 2015 – 52,396 miles
  • 2014 – 50,875 miles
  • 2013 – 49,401 miles
  • 2012 – 47,745 miles
  • 2011 – 45,804 miles
  • 2010 – 43,998 miles
  • 2009 – 40,366 miles
  • 2008 – 31,600 miles
  • 2007 – 25,907 miles
  • 2006 – 21,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,445 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • FUEL CAP SEAL CRACKED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,445 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    61,445 miles
    Test number
    684039592093
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail61,445 miles (+1,027)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,445 miles
    Test number
    941951124899
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass60,418 miles (+105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    60,418 miles
    Test number
    618318184101
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass60,313 miles (+396)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    60,313 miles
    Test number
    525567742443
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass59,917 miles (+40)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    59,917 miles
    Test number
    992526134692
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail59,877 miles (+516)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,877 miles
    Test number
    338412296277
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated donut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  7. Pass59,361 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    59,361 miles
    Test number
    675312490061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail59,340 miles (+553)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,340 miles
    Test number
    141036413485
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass58,787 miles (+463)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    58,787 miles
    Test number
    126470015521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,324 miles (+868)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    58,324 miles
    Test number
    387043778355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,456 miles
    Test number
    253283926251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,454 miles (+1,657)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,454 miles
    Test number
    780214526665
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  13. Pass55,797 miles (+51)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    55,797 miles
    Test number
    262564155455
    • AdvisoryFUEL CAP SEAL CRACKED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail55,746 miles (+765)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,746 miles
    Test number
    538984078831
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFUEL CAP SEAL CRACKED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass54,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    54,981 miles
    Test number
    477770741769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,981 miles (+815)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,981 miles
    Test number
    211918401199
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass54,166 miles (+1,770)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,166 miles
    Test number
    384895081420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,396 miles (+1,521)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,396 miles
    Test number
    547042125239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,875 miles (+1,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,875 miles
    Test number
    118481334225
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass49,401 miles (+1,656)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,401 miles
    Test number
    219731933259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall but not deep enough to weaken the structure

  21. Pass47,745 miles (+1,941)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,745 miles
    Test number
    939760232252
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteN/s/r tyre side wall cut

  22. Pass45,804 miles (+1,806)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,804 miles
    Test number
    428967331276
    • NoteOsr tyre has cut in side wall not reaching the cords

  23. Pass43,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,998 miles
    Test number
    762819930229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail43,998 miles (+3,632)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,998 miles
    Test number
    980678230247
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass40,366 miles (+8,766)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,366 miles
    Test number
    184536929252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,600 miles (+5,693)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,600 miles
    Test number
    274539038287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront tyres 3mm on inner/outer shoulders
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NotePetrol cap seal cracked

  27. Pass25,907 miles (+4,311)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,907 miles
    Test number
    370268227478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,596 miles
    Test number
    113312626223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 FTB

Does K8 FTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 FTB is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 FTB?
The MOT on K8 FTB is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 FTB done?
K8 FTB was recorded at 61,445 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 1,977 miles a year.
Has K8 FTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 FTB has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on K8 FTB 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 K8 FTB find?
K8 FTB passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.

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