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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc

K8 SJOMOT history

K8 SJO is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 16 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 71,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

K8 SJO black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
71,680 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 SJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
16 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 SJO was last recorded at 71,680 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,430 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
250 miles
Average per year
1,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,680 miles
  • 2025 – 71,430 miles
  • 2024 – 70,672 miles
  • 2023 – 70,165 miles
  • 2022 – 69,661 miles
  • 2021 – 69,659 miles
  • 2019 – 69,656 miles
  • 2018 – 68,988 miles
  • 2017 – 68,322 miles
  • 2016 – 66,876 miles
  • 2015 – 64,682 miles
  • 2014 – 62,701 miles
  • 2013 – 61,119 miles
  • 2012 – 58,703 miles
  • 2011 – 56,782 miles
  • 2010 – 54,116 miles
  • 2009 – 50,296 miles
  • 2008 – 46,664 miles
  • 2007 – 43,531 miles
  • 2006 – 39,726 miles
  • 2005 – 30,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,680 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,680 miles (+250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    71,680 miles
    Test number
    663297264069
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  2. Pass71,430 miles (+758)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    71,430 miles
    Test number
    257631382151
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass70,672 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    70,672 miles
    Test number
    603424696426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  4. Fail70,663 miles (+498)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,663 miles
    Test number
    143826599995
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass70,165 miles (+504)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    70,165 miles
    Test number
    840760327469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass69,661 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    69,661 miles
    Test number
    487605790307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,659 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    69,659 miles
    Test number
    556027156713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,656 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,656 miles
    Test number
    656881494421
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail69,655 miles (+667)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,655 miles
    Test number
    287311574169
    • DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass68,988 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    68,988 miles
    Test number
    221854522582
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner and outer sills badly corroded

  11. Fail68,988 miles (+666)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,988 miles
    Test number
    627999008349
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner and outer sills badly corroded

  12. Pass68,322 miles (+1,446)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    68,322 miles
    Test number
    881016818108
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass66,876 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    66,876 miles
    Test number
    328865140230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  14. Fail66,875 miles (+2,193)5 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,875 miles
    Test number
    767039359865
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass64,682 miles (+1,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    64,682 miles
    Test number
    794280637055
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass62,701 miles (+1,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    62,701 miles
    Test number
    838407004303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass61,119 miles (+2,416)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,119 miles
    Test number
    405198203329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass58,703 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    58,703 miles
    Test number
    736247302343
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail58,703 miles (+1,921)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,703 miles
    Test number
    938296102307
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass56,782 miles (+2,666)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    56,782 miles
    Test number
    849128801364
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly pitted

  21. Pass54,116 miles (+3,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    54,116 miles
    Test number
    561026300395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass50,296 miles (+3,632)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,296 miles
    Test number
    653510419396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,664 miles (+3,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    46,664 miles
    Test number
    293873308320
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass43,531 miles (+3,805)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    43,531 miles
    Test number
    304480617384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,726 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    39,726 miles
    Test number
    301220526371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail39,719 miles (+9,258)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,719 miles
    Test number
    494359416344
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  27. Pass30,461 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    30,461 miles
    Test number
    743397195231
    • NoteOffside front brake disc warped

Questions about K8 SJO

Does K8 SJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 SJO is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 SJO?
The MOT on K8 SJO is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 SJO done?
K8 SJO was recorded at 71,680 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 1,993 miles a year.
Has K8 SJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 SJO has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on K8 SJO 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 SJO find?
K8 SJO passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; underside of vehicle corroded.

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