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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S65 KRKMOT history

S65 KRK is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 135,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2022.

S65 KRK 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 Aug 2023
Mileage
135,057 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S65 KRK
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
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S65 KRK was last recorded at 135,057 miles on 12 Aug 2022, 5,335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,722 miles · 19 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
5,335 miles
Average per year
4,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 135,057 miles
  • 2021 – 129,722 miles
  • 2020 – 128,629 miles
  • 2019 – 127,127 miles
  • 2018 – 124,922 miles
  • 2017 – 123,526 miles
  • 2016 – 121,037 miles
  • 2015 – 117,851 miles
  • 2014 – 113,673 miles
  • 2013 – 112,608 miles
  • 2012 – 112,036 miles
  • 2010 – 111,779 miles
  • 2009 – 95,790 miles
  • 2008 – 85,580 miles
  • 2007 – 70,350 miles
  • 2005 – 65,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,057 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger seat has movement but not insecureRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat has movement but not insecureRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,057 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    135,057 miles
    Test number
    358825838671
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger seat has movement but not insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat has movement but not insecure

  2. Fail135,057 miles (+5,335)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,057 miles
    Test number
    977642254596
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger seat has movement but not insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat has movement but not insecure

  3. Pass129,722 miles (+17)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    129,722 miles
    Test number
    572577985272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger seat has movement but not insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat has movement but not insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail129,705 miles (+1,076)4 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,705 miles
    Test number
    282780412592
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger seat has movement but not insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat has movement but not insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass128,629 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    128,629 miles
    Test number
    274642138032
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail128,619 miles (+1,492)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,619 miles
    Test number
    576791393813
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass127,127 miles (+198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    127,127 miles
    Test number
    554904704215
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail126,929 miles (+2,007)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,929 miles
    Test number
    361618437373
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass124,922 miles (+1,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    124,922 miles
    Test number
    790557651885
    • 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))

  10. Pass123,526 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    123,526 miles
    Test number
    258557188764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail123,524 miles (+2,487)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,524 miles
    Test number
    264524049491
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass121,037 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    121,037 miles
    Test number
    880083755181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail121,033 miles (+3,182)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,033 miles
    Test number
    733040846360
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass117,851 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    117,851 miles
    Test number
    857505755191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail117,851 miles (+4,178)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,851 miles
    Test number
    279324255177
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass113,673 miles (+1,065)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    113,673 miles
    Test number
    979208074152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass112,608 miles (+572)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    112,608 miles
    Test number
    256028903144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass112,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    112,036 miles
    Test number
    376409802142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail112,036 miles (+257)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,036 miles
    Test number
    685388702199
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

  20. Pass111,779 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    111,779 miles
    Test number
    172088470454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail111,779 miles (+15,989)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,779 miles
    Test number
    193677270497
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail95,790 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,790 miles
    Test number
    301640679053
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass95,790 miles (+10,210)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    95,790 miles
    Test number
    651520479052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,580 miles (+15,230)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    85,580 miles
    Test number
    560473048063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,350 miles (+5,160)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    70,350 miles
    Test number
    110073417060
    • NoteFront brake pads on legal limit

  26. Pass65,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    65,190 miles
    Test number
    900566485261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S65 KRK

Does S65 KRK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S65 KRK expired on 13 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S65 KRK?
The MOT on S65 KRK expired on 13 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S65 KRK done?
S65 KRK was recorded at 135,057 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2022, an average of 4,151 miles a year.
Has S65 KRK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S65 KRK has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on S65 KRK 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 S65 KRK find?
S65 KRK passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2022 with 4 advisories: front macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both side; nearside front outer road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front passenger seat has movement but not insecure, and 1 more.

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