BMW logo

BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc

R71 KRCMOT history

R71 KRC is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 139,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

R71 KRC blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
139,251 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,453 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for R71 KRC in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
R71 KRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R71 KRC was last recorded at 139,251 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 1,919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,332 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,919 miles
Average per year
4,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,251 miles
  • 2024 – 137,332 miles
  • 2023 – 135,001 miles
  • 2022 – 127,786 miles
  • 2021 – 122,395 miles
  • 2020 – 122,218 miles
  • 2019 – 121,389 miles
  • 2018 – 119,745 miles
  • 2017 – 116,824 miles
  • 2016 – 113,093 miles
  • 2015 – 103,321 miles
  • 2014 – 99,660 miles
  • 2013 – 94,325 miles
  • 2012 – 89,962 miles
  • 2011 – 83,334 miles
  • 2010 – 76,905 miles
  • 2009 – 67,411 miles
  • 2008 – 62,888 miles
  • 2007 – 58,145 miles
  • 2006 – 53,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,251 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak engine area
  • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside hole in rear wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 29 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,251 miles (+1,919)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    139,251 miles
    Test number
    415424887885
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff

  2. Pass137,332 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    137,332 miles
    Test number
    992027591507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,001 miles (+27)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    135,001 miles
    Test number
    158214363337
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside hole in rear wheel arch

  4. Fail134,974 miles (+7,188)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,974 miles
    Test number
    722186655411
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside hole in rear wheel arch

  5. Pass127,786 miles (+5,391)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    127,786 miles
    Test number
    801927346970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass122,395 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,395 miles
    Test number
    975386870739
    • AdvisoryOffside Front welding repairs heavily under sealed

  7. Fail122,379 miles (+60)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,379 miles
    Test number
    582542069467
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail122,319 miles (+101)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,319 miles
    Test number
    205634075952
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass122,218 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    122,218 miles
    Test number
    649130540660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail122,091 miles (+702)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,091 miles
    Test number
    422128416862
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass121,389 miles (+1,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,389 miles
    Test number
    328679795390
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass119,745 miles (+10)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    119,745 miles
    Test number
    885291572902
    • MinorBrake hose slightly damaged both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRust hole in n/s sill cover

  13. Fail119,735 miles (+2,911)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,735 miles
    Test number
    955928302984
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake hose slightly damaged both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRust hole in n/s sill cover

  14. Pass116,824 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    116,824 miles
    Test number
    146618211107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail116,822 miles (+3,729)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,822 miles
    Test number
    805402870125
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass113,093 miles (+9,772)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    113,093 miles
    Test number
    815485908637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,321 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    103,321 miles
    Test number
    245444295454
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  18. Fail103,321 miles (+3,661)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,321 miles
    Test number
    775751395139
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  19. Pass99,660 miles (+5,335)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    99,660 miles
    Test number
    118420444226
    • NoteO/S & N/S FRONT LOWER WISHBONE VOID BUSHES WORN
    • NoteO/S/REAR SUBFRAME MOUNT BRACKET CORRODED

  20. Pass94,325 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    94,325 miles
    Test number
    996677203207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail94,198 miles (+4,236)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,198 miles
    Test number
    958316993164
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  22. Pass89,962 miles (+6,628)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    89,962 miles
    Test number
    457635092157
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn close to the wear indicators in places

  23. Pass83,334 miles (+6,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    83,334 miles
    Test number
    309800711465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass76,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    76,905 miles
    Test number
    102731210254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail76,905 miles (+9,494)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,905 miles
    Test number
    673261010293
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

  26. Pass67,411 miles (+4,523)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    67,411 miles
    Test number
    633106599121
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass62,888 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    62,888 miles
    Test number
    502074218243
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Fail62,868 miles (+4,723)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,868 miles
    Test number
    874801718244
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass58,145 miles (+4,566)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    58,145 miles
    Test number
    503951407277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass53,579 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    53,579 miles
    Test number
    733900316253
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteO/s/f anti roll bar link bush started to perish
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f steering rack

Questions about R71 KRC

Does R71 KRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R71 KRC is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on R71 KRC?
The MOT on R71 KRC is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R71 KRC done?
R71 KRC was recorded at 139,251 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 4,453 miles a year.
Has R71 KRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R71 KRC has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on R71 KRC 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 R71 KRC find?
R71 KRC passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked, and 3 more.

Related registrations

Browse all R71 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.