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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

R770 KTVMOT history

R770 KTV is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 92,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

R770 KTV red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
92,562 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R770 KTV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R770 KTV was last recorded at 92,562 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 2,897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Oct 2006: 76,784 miles, lower than 76,796 miles on 24 Oct 2006.

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
89,665 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,897 miles
Average per year
813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,562 miles
  • 2025 – 89,665 miles
  • 2024 – 88,517 miles
  • 2023 – 86,202 miles
  • 2022 – 84,744 miles
  • 2021 – 84,247 miles
  • 2011 – 83,952 miles
  • 2010 – 83,090 miles
  • 2009 – 82,326 miles
  • 2007 – 81,564 miles
  • 2006 – 76,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,562 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,562 miles (+2,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    92,562 miles
    Test number
    423695479469
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

  2. Pass89,665 miles (+1,148)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    89,665 miles
    Test number
    234819977631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,517 miles (+2,315)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    88,517 miles
    Test number
    320423760157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,202 miles (+1,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    86,202 miles
    Test number
    316369776927
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  5. Pass84,744 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,744 miles
    Test number
    556478692147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,247 miles (+295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    84,247 miles
    Test number
    770212625996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail83,952 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,952 miles
    Test number
    237737141490
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  8. Pass83,952 miles (+862)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    83,952 miles
    Test number
    256637341191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail83,090 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,090 miles
    Test number
    141942950115
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass83,090 miles (+764)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    83,090 miles
    Test number
    804742550139
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass82,326 miles (+762)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    82,326 miles
    Test number
    373515929190
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass81,564 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    81,564 miles
    Test number
    381208897228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,417 miles (+4,633)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,417 miles
    Test number
    303904987212
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass76,784 miles (-12)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    76,784 miles
    Test number
    440929696252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,796 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,796 miles
    Test number
    311237096406
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R770 KTV

Does R770 KTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R770 KTV is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R770 KTV?
The MOT on R770 KTV is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R770 KTV done?
R770 KTV was recorded at 92,562 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 813 miles a year.
Has R770 KTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R770 KTV has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2011.
Has the mileage on R770 KTV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Oct 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R770 KTV find?
R770 KTV passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split.

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