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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T187 KAPMOT history

T187 KAP is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 84,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
84,472 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T187 KAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T187 KAP was last recorded at 84,472 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 92 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,380 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
92 miles
Average per year
2,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,472 miles
  • 2024 – 84,380 miles
  • 2023 – 82,733 miles
  • 2022 – 80,874 miles
  • 2021 – 77,703 miles
  • 2020 – 76,829 miles
  • 2019 – 75,611 miles
  • 2018 – 73,353 miles
  • 2017 – 71,710 miles
  • 2016 – 68,424 miles
  • 2015 – 60,173 miles
  • 2014 – 50,833 miles
  • 2013 – 45,668 miles
  • 2012 – 44,812 miles
  • 2011 – 43,792 miles
  • 2010 – 41,599 miles
  • 2009 – 39,946 miles
  • 2008 – 34,414 miles
  • 2007 – 32,817 miles
  • 2006 – 32,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,472 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass84,472 miles (+92)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    84,472 miles
    Test number
    682566804276
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass84,380 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    84,380 miles
    Test number
    644929801269
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail84,380 miles (+33)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,380 miles
    Test number
    993137418478
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail84,347 miles (+1,614)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,347 miles
    Test number
    560002505669
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass82,733 miles (+1,859)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    82,733 miles
    Test number
    591052700715
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass80,874 miles (+3,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    80,874 miles
    Test number
    589638815021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass77,703 miles (+874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    77,703 miles
    Test number
    125919934647
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass76,829 miles (+1,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,829 miles
    Test number
    112779715992
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass75,611 miles (+2,258)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,611 miles
    Test number
    708873133107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,353 miles
    Test number
    711250664563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,533 miles (+1,823)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,533 miles
    Test number
    972546158838
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  12. Pass71,710 miles (+3,286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,710 miles
    Test number
    761589929817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil on limit (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s washers blocked

  13. Pass68,424 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,424 miles
    Test number
    892998366905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,337 miles (+8,164)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,337 miles
    Test number
    200327255624
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass60,173 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,173 miles
    Test number
    275688985491
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail60,173 miles (+9,340)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,173 miles
    Test number
    236578085138
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass50,833 miles (+5,165)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,833 miles
    Test number
    576534164180
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes have slight play
    • NoteSteering shaft u/j has slight play
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass45,668 miles (+856)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    45,668 miles
    Test number
    285390593174
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront plate cracked
    • NoteN/s/r tyre pereshing between tread
    • NoteSlight play in o/s wishbone bush
    • NoteSlight play in steering u/j

  19. Pass44,812 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    44,812 miles
    Test number
    156787182140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteNearside rear tyre ageing
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate, but NOT likely to be misread.

  20. Fail44,812 miles (+1,020)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,812 miles
    Test number
    228697982139
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteNearside rear tyre ageing
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate, but NOT likely to be misread.

  21. Pass43,792 miles (+2,193)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    43,792 miles
    Test number
    296823981194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly damaged

  22. Pass41,599 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    41,599 miles
    Test number
    184938280113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,946 miles (+5,532)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    39,946 miles
    Test number
    282833329240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,414 miles (+1,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    34,414 miles
    Test number
    763237128263
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass32,817 miles (+697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    32,817 miles
    Test number
    164837497100
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

  26. Pass32,120 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    32,120 miles
    Test number
    313497726217
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T187 KAP

Does T187 KAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T187 KAP is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T187 KAP?
The MOT on T187 KAP is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T187 KAP done?
T187 KAP was recorded at 84,472 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 2,730 miles a year.
Has T187 KAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T187 KAP has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T187 KAP 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 T187 KAP find?
T187 KAP passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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