BMW Z3
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc
R282 KCWMOT history
R282 KCW is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 193,122 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 193,122 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 7,758 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R282 KCW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R282 KCW was last recorded at 193,122 miles on 27 Jun 2026, 145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 192,977 miles · 15 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 145 miles
- Average per year
- 7,758 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 193,122 miles
- 2025 – 187,674 miles
- 2024 – 181,318 miles
- 2023 – 177,584 miles
- 2022 – 172,149 miles
- 2021 – 162,536 miles
- 2020 – 145,933 miles
- 2019 – 131,895 miles
- 2017 – 112,882 miles
- 2015 – 103,566 miles
- 2014 – 96,705 miles
- 2013 – 90,530 miles
- 2012 – 79,906 miles
- 2011 – 72,144 miles
- 2010 – 64,547 miles
- 2009 – 57,745 miles
- 2008 – 51,235 miles
- 2007 – 43,766 miles
- 2006 – 38,423 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass193,122 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
31 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass193,122 miles (+145)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 193,122 miles
- Test number
- 971917401742
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
Fail192,977 miles (+5,303)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,977 miles
- Test number
- 856609583949
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
Pass187,674 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 187,674 miles
- Test number
- 357129718902
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail187,674 miles (+6,356)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,674 miles
- Test number
- 361455397625
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Pass181,318 miles (+3,734)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 181,318 miles
- Test number
- 111842617560
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass177,584 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 177,584 miles
- Test number
- 518704953295
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail177,584 miles (+5,435)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,584 miles
- Test number
- 505962825143
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible tow bar covering number plate (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass172,149 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 172,149 miles
- Test number
- 147315037102
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail172,149 miles (+9,613)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,149 miles
- Test number
- 152794126049
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass162,536 miles (+3,342)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 162,536 miles
- Test number
- 339257949977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,194 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 159,194 miles
- Test number
- 120090383921
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Fail159,191 miles (+13,258)6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,191 miles
- Test number
- 313181864784
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure joint loose (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Pass145,933 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 145,933 miles
- Test number
- 431678543139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,933 miles (+14,038)5 major2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,933 miles
- Test number
- 430652858928
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Pass131,895 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 131,895 miles
- Test number
- 261042621518
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,895 miles (+19,013)2 major2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,895 miles
- Test number
- 882782559851
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Pass112,882 miles (+9,316)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 112,882 miles
- Test number
- 999974856325
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front inner faces (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Pass103,566 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 103,566 miles
- Test number
- 939723280674
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,566 miles (+6,861)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,566 miles
- Test number
- 475201887783
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass96,705 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 96,705 miles
- Test number
- 178533504303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,670 miles (+6,140)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,670 miles
- Test number
- 218750404331
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass90,530 miles (+10,624)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 90,530 miles
- Test number
- 365528593451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,906 miles (+7,762)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 79,906 miles
- Test number
- 946304112286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,144 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 72,144 miles
- Test number
- 318511301469
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail72,144 miles (+7,597)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,144 miles
- Test number
- 879971101274
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass64,547 miles (+119)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 64,547 miles
- Test number
- 244115900286
- NoteFront & rear brake pads worn low
Fail64,428 miles (+6,683)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,428 miles
- Test number
- 440105290142
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteFront & rear brake pads worn low
Pass57,745 miles (+6,510)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 57,745 miles
- Test number
- 450735319274
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,235 miles (+7,469)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 51,235 miles
- Test number
- 933101618284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,766 miles (+5,343)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 43,766 miles
- Test number
- 330685307410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,423 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 38,423 miles
- Test number
- 434350806245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R282 KCW
- Does R282 KCW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R282 KCW is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R282 KCW?
- The MOT on R282 KCW is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R282 KCW done?
- R282 KCW was recorded at 193,122 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2026, an average of 7,758 miles a year.
- Has R282 KCW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R282 KCW has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on R282 KCW 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 R282 KCW find?
- R282 KCW passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust noisy; rear exhaust mounting defective broken.
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