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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

L3 KNFMOT history

L3 KNF is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 53,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

L3 KNF blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
53,267 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 KNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 KNF was last recorded at 53,267 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Aug 2022: 38,902 miles, lower than 39,793 miles on 12 Aug 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
53,255 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
1,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,267 miles
  • 2025 – 53,255 miles
  • 2024 – 52,371 miles
  • 2023 – 49,243 miles
  • 2022 – 38,902 miles
  • 2021 – 34,311 miles
  • 2020 – 33,927 miles
  • 2019 – 33,457 miles
  • 2018 – 32,655 miles
  • 2017 – 31,485 miles
  • 2016 – 31,188 miles
  • 2015 – 29,461 miles
  • 2014 – 25,044 miles
  • 2013 – 22,901 miles
  • 2012 – 22,296 miles
  • 2011 – 19,608 miles
  • 2010 – 17,577 miles
  • 2009 – 16,396 miles
  • 2008 – 16,139 miles
  • 2007 – 15,762 miles
  • 2006 – 14,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,267 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (245/40/17, 91Y) (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush [deteriorated]

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,267 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    53,267 miles
    Test number
    433896017294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (245/40/17, 91Y) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail53,266 miles (+11)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,266 miles
    Test number
    954138465221
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (245/40/17, 91Y) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass53,255 miles (+884)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    53,255 miles
    Test number
    173804824506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass52,371 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    52,371 miles
    Test number
    695261222689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush [deteriorated] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush [deteriorated] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail52,370 miles (+3,127)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,370 miles
    Test number
    753405764322
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush [deteriorated] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush [deteriorated] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass49,243 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    49,243 miles
    Test number
    193219560411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail49,243 miles (+10,341)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,243 miles
    Test number
    631266783657
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass38,902 miles (-891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    38,902 miles
    Test number
    568734650473
    • AdvisoryRecomend front wheel alighnment check

  9. Fail39,793 miles (+5,482)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,793 miles
    Test number
    418390664270
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRecomend front wheel alighnment check

  10. Pass34,311 miles (+384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    34,311 miles
    Test number
    196997216936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass33,927 miles (+470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    33,927 miles
    Test number
    352896041952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass33,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    33,457 miles
    Test number
    943217031310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,457 miles (+802)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,457 miles
    Test number
    132343915313
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  14. Pass32,655 miles (+1,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    32,655 miles
    Test number
    553744251086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass31,485 miles (+297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    31,485 miles
    Test number
    697619468859
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass31,188 miles (+1,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    31,188 miles
    Test number
    105074257531
    • 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)

  17. Pass29,461 miles (+4,417)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    29,461 miles
    Test number
    892011223569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,044 miles (+2,143)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    25,044 miles
    Test number
    365157214473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,901 miles (+605)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    22,901 miles
    Test number
    889895423279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,296 miles (+2,688)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    22,296 miles
    Test number
    728231722208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,608 miles (+2,031)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    19,608 miles
    Test number
    897102321269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,577 miles (+1,181)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    17,577 miles
    Test number
    162690300272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • 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)

  23. Pass16,396 miles (+257)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    16,396 miles
    Test number
    142402319295
    • NoteAll tyres are bold on inner edges

  24. Pass16,139 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    16,139 miles
    Test number
    974344308282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,762 miles (+979)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    15,762 miles
    Test number
    901748097146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    14,783 miles
    Test number
    274308926498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 KNF

Does L3 KNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 KNF is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 KNF?
The MOT on L3 KNF is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 KNF done?
L3 KNF was recorded at 53,267 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 1,912 miles a year.
Has L3 KNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 KNF has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 KNF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Aug 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L3 KNF find?
L3 KNF passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (245/40/17, 91y), and 2 more.

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