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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

T23 KBBMOT history

T23 KBB is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 21 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 85,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
85,982 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 KBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 KBB was last recorded at 85,982 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 1,741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,241 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,741 miles
Average per year
1,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,982 miles
  • 2025 – 84,241 miles
  • 2024 – 79,528 miles
  • 2023 – 73,659 miles
  • 2021 – 73,311 miles
  • 2020 – 72,801 miles
  • 2018 – 72,486 miles
  • 2017 – 72,401 miles
  • 2016 – 71,945 miles
  • 2015 – 71,203 miles
  • 2014 – 70,457 miles
  • 2013 – 69,669 miles
  • 2012 – 68,786 miles
  • 2011 – 66,417 miles
  • 2010 – 63,623 miles
  • 2009 – 60,425 miles
  • 2008 – 56,421 miles
  • 2007 – 51,181 miles
  • 2006 – 49,482 miles
  • 2005 – 45,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,982 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,982 miles (+1,741)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    85,982 miles
    Test number
    244141503662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,241 miles (+4,713)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    84,241 miles
    Test number
    892366643522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,528 miles (+5,869)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    79,528 miles
    Test number
    589259445267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,659 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    73,659 miles
    Test number
    886044473723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,311 miles (+510)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    73,311 miles
    Test number
    806563605591
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt perished / cracking
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to both inner sills

  6. Pass72,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    72,801 miles
    Test number
    519376053382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail72,798 miles (+312)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,798 miles
    Test number
    742064385779
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass72,486 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,486 miles
    Test number
    811926364316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,401 miles (+456)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,401 miles
    Test number
    296229379797
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  10. Pass71,945 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,945 miles
    Test number
    225493399897
    • AdvisoryFront washers are partially blocked but still provide water to screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  11. Fail71,945 miles (+742)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,945 miles
    Test number
    214055917710
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront washers are partially blocked but still provide water to screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass71,203 miles (+746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    71,203 miles
    Test number
    477937555013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass70,457 miles (+788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,457 miles
    Test number
    235936424444
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass69,669 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,669 miles
    Test number
    477636113116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,786 miles (+2,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    68,786 miles
    Test number
    178366312117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass66,417 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    66,417 miles
    Test number
    918279091077
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight handbrake travel

  17. Fail66,407 miles (+2,784)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,407 miles
    Test number
    788189591004
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight handbrake travel

  18. Pass63,623 miles (+3,198)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    63,623 miles
    Test number
    173042240195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,425 miles (+4,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    60,425 miles
    Test number
    452070949149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass56,421 miles (+5,240)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    56,421 miles
    Test number
    631644648112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,181 miles (+1,699)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    51,181 miles
    Test number
    672662847170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,482 miles (+3,603)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    49,482 miles
    Test number
    792323746128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAdvise hand brake adjustment
    • NoteBoth front antiroll bar links twisted
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracks

  23. Pass45,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    45,879 miles
    Test number
    224624175216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,879 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,879 miles
    Test number
    313463975241
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T23 KBB

Does T23 KBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 KBB is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T23 KBB?
The MOT on T23 KBB is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 KBB done?
T23 KBB was recorded at 85,982 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 1,963 miles a year.
Has T23 KBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 KBB has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on T23 KBB 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 T23 KBB find?
T23 KBB passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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