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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S43 KVJMOT history

S43 KVJ is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 4 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 54,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

S43 KVJ silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
54,472 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S43 KVJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S43 KVJ was last recorded at 54,472 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,230 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
242 miles
Average per year
996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,472 miles
  • 2025 – 54,230 miles
  • 2019 – 53,555 miles
  • 2018 – 52,762 miles
  • 2017 – 51,628 miles
  • 2016 – 50,628 miles
  • 2015 – 49,511 miles
  • 2013 – 48,524 miles
  • 2012 – 47,665 miles
  • 2011 – 45,242 miles
  • 2010 – 44,193 miles
  • 2009 – 40,576 miles
  • 2008 – 38,563 miles
  • 2007 – 37,006 miles
  • 2006 – 34,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,472 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,472 miles (+242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    54,472 miles
    Test number
    930406839907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass54,230 miles (+675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    54,230 miles
    Test number
    570803261332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass53,555 miles (+793)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,555 miles
    Test number
    574718758750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,762 miles (+1,134)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,762 miles
    Test number
    718956270359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,628 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    51,628 miles
    Test number
    358928586806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,628 miles (+1,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,628 miles
    Test number
    360962914873
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  7. Pass49,511 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    49,511 miles
    Test number
    499961835145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail49,488 miles (+964)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,488 miles
    Test number
    335468225114
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  9. Pass48,524 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    48,524 miles
    Test number
    217870143252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,665 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,665 miles
    Test number
    185282902250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail47,665 miles (+2,423)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,665 miles
    Test number
    577802902284
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass45,242 miles (+1,049)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    45,242 miles
    Test number
    457110401245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside parking brake effort slightly low

  13. Pass44,193 miles (+3,617)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,193 miles
    Test number
    732983490131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,576 miles
    Test number
    262143189446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,576 miles (+2,013)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,576 miles
    Test number
    823833689147
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass38,563 miles (+1,557)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    38,563 miles
    Test number
    454580088105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,006 miles (+2,569)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    37,006 miles
    Test number
    260816247149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,437 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    34,437 miles
    Test number
    134071816162
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight nick in left front tyre side wall

  19. Fail34,437 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,437 miles
    Test number
    260101916455
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight nick in left front tyre side wall

Questions about S43 KVJ

Does S43 KVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S43 KVJ is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S43 KVJ?
The MOT on S43 KVJ is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S43 KVJ done?
S43 KVJ was recorded at 54,472 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 996 miles a year.
Has S43 KVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S43 KVJ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2015.
Has the mileage on S43 KVJ 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 S43 KVJ find?
S43 KVJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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