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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S48 KDDMOT history

S48 KDD is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 145,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2022.

S48 KDD silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2023
Mileage
145,798 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S48 KDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S48 KDD was last recorded at 145,798 miles on 26 Apr 2022, 115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,683 miles · 21 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
115 miles
Average per year
5,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 145,798 miles
  • 2021 – 141,916 miles
  • 2020 – 139,268 miles
  • 2019 – 136,182 miles
  • 2018 – 132,462 miles
  • 2017 – 129,570 miles
  • 2016 – 125,214 miles
  • 2015 – 119,597 miles
  • 2014 – 115,208 miles
  • 2013 – 112,963 miles
  • 2012 – 112,460 miles
  • 2011 – 111,868 miles
  • 2010 – 111,435 miles
  • 2009 – 111,317 miles
  • 2008 – 109,922 miles
  • 2007 – 85,212 miles
  • 2006 – 63,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,798 miles
  • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,798 miles (+115)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    145,798 miles
    Test number
    738485352490
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail145,683 miles (+3,767)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,683 miles
    Test number
    125549068703
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass141,916 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    141,916 miles
    Test number
    992456045206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail141,862 miles (+2,594)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,862 miles
    Test number
    292275390335
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass139,268 miles (+3,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    139,268 miles
    Test number
    325627199619
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both font to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass136,182 miles (+3,720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    136,182 miles
    Test number
    238877561799
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  7. Pass132,462 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    132,462 miles
    Test number
    665009621256
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Fail132,409 miles (+2,839)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,409 miles
    Test number
    516044050054
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePassenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass129,570 miles (+4,356)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    129,570 miles
    Test number
    925540759710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass125,214 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    125,214 miles
    Test number
    197918802683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail125,214 miles (+5,617)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,214 miles
    Test number
    690591250814
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass119,597 miles (+4,389)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    119,597 miles
    Test number
    926321325157
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass115,208 miles (+2,245)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    115,208 miles
    Test number
    577047624198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass112,963 miles (+503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    112,963 miles
    Test number
    736335593088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass112,460 miles (+592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    112,460 miles
    Test number
    496072252047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass111,868 miles (+433)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    111,868 miles
    Test number
    139335441483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass111,435 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    111,435 miles
    Test number
    462513640061
    • NoteN/s front & rear brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteN/s windscreen has small chip

  18. Fail111,435 miles (+118)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,435 miles
    Test number
    302996230002
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s front & rear brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteN/s windscreen has small chip

  19. Pass111,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    111,317 miles
    Test number
    141812659230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail111,317 miles (+1,395)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,317 miles
    Test number
    872267349233
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass109,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    109,922 miles
    Test number
    364603798183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail109,922 miles (+24,710)7 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,922 miles
    Test number
    894884888119
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s + n/s rear brake discs slight surface rust
    • NoteO/s steering rack has slight play

  23. Pass85,212 miles (+21,424)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    85,212 miles
    Test number
    401742967291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,788 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    63,788 miles
    Test number
    821094626163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail63,744 miles4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,744 miles
    Test number
    553333206145
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S48 KDD

Does S48 KDD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S48 KDD expired on 13 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S48 KDD?
The MOT on S48 KDD expired on 13 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S48 KDD done?
S48 KDD was recorded at 145,798 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2022, an average of 5,117 miles a year.
Has S48 KDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S48 KDD has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on S48 KDD 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 S48 KDD find?
S48 KDD passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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