BMW Z3
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc
K8 HBFMOT history
K8 HBF is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 28 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 89,576 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 89,576 mi
- At MOT on 29 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,139 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 HBF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 28 Feb 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 HBF was last recorded at 89,576 miles on 29 Aug 2024, 230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 89,346 miles · 5 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 230 miles
- Average per year
- 2,139 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 89,576 miles
- 2023 – 89,346 miles
- 2022 – 89,272 miles
- 2020 – 88,805 miles
- 2019 – 88,439 miles
- 2018 – 88,407 miles
- 2017 – 88,104 miles
- 2016 – 87,680 miles
- 2015 – 85,644 miles
- 2014 – 79,666 miles
- 2013 – 75,339 miles
- 2012 – 71,378 miles
- 2011 – 66,608 miles
- 2010 – 66,078 miles
- 2009 – 64,776 miles
- 2008 – 62,347 miles
- 2007 – 56,214 miles
- 2006 – 49,968 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,576 miles
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer heatshields rattling
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCorrosion onset both sills
- AdvisoryVehicle has had suspension lowered
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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears slight corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Vehicle has been lowered considerably
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,576 miles (+230)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 89,576 miles
- Test number
- 722709802269
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer heatshields rattling
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCorrosion onset both sills
- AdvisoryVehicle has had suspension lowered
Pass89,346 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 89,346 miles
- Test number
- 228963401720
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle has been lowered considerably
Fail89,346 miles (+74)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,346 miles
- Test number
- 703019212832
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle has been lowered considerably
Pass89,272 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 89,272 miles
- Test number
- 286504266801
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 5mm and discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle has been lowered
Fail89,271 miles (+466)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,271 miles
- Test number
- 535454650654
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle has been lowered
Pass88,805 miles (+366)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 88,805 miles
- Test number
- 694282177455
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass88,439 miles (+32)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 88,439 miles
- Test number
- 809091035658
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass88,407 miles (+303)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 88,407 miles
- Test number
- 856493290288
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass88,104 miles (+424)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 88,104 miles
- Test number
- 450143598944
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Pass87,680 miles (+2,036)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 87,680 miles
- Test number
- 884661538959
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass85,644 miles (+5,978)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 85,644 miles
- Test number
- 707501675110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,666 miles3 repaired3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,666 miles
- Test number
- 288817564423
- Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass79,666 miles (+4,327)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 79,666 miles
- Test number
- 568987964181
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass75,339 miles (+3,961)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 75,339 miles
- Test number
- 116549573166
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass71,378 miles (+4,770)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 71,378 miles
- Test number
- 229441382133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,608 miles (+530)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2012
- Odometer
- 66,608 miles
- Test number
- 427038031147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,078 miles (+1,302)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2011
- Odometer
- 66,078 miles
- Test number
- 274722730101
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass64,776 miles (+2,429)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2010
- Odometer
- 64,776 miles
- Test number
- 530453219116
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass62,347 miles (+135)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2009
- Odometer
- 62,347 miles
- Test number
- 404133548174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,212 miles (+5,998)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,212 miles
- Test number
- 933780448187
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass56,214 miles (+6,246)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 56,214 miles
- Test number
- 163026837002
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass49,968 miles (+87)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 49,968 miles
- Test number
- 150654346471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,881 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,881 miles
- Test number
- 362429936015
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about K8 HBF
- Does K8 HBF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K8 HBF expired on 28 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K8 HBF?
- The MOT on K8 HBF expired on 28 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K8 HBF done?
- K8 HBF was recorded at 89,576 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2024, an average of 2,139 miles a year.
- Has K8 HBF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 HBF has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on K8 HBF 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 HBF find?
- K8 HBF passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2024 with 7 advisories: central exhaust silencer heatshields rattling; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead; nearside rear outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.
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