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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T794 KAPMOT history

T794 KAP is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 27 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 71,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
71,318 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T794 KAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T794 KAP was last recorded at 71,318 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 1,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,247 miles · 7 May 2024
Between the last two tests
1,071 miles
Average per year
1,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,318 miles
  • 2024 – 70,247 miles
  • 2023 – 70,235 miles
  • 2022 – 69,721 miles
  • 2020 – 69,315 miles
  • 2019 – 67,275 miles
  • 2017 – 65,053 miles
  • 2016 – 63,217 miles
  • 2015 – 54,587 miles
  • 2014 – 51,433 miles
  • 2013 – 49,205 miles
  • 2012 – 47,808 miles
  • 2011 – 46,174 miles
  • 2010 – 44,269 miles
  • 2009 – 42,402 miles
  • 2008 – 39,776 miles
  • 2006 – 34,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,318 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUdder body corrosion

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass71,318 miles (+1,071)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    71,318 miles
    Test number
    717221622826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUdder body corrosion

  2. Pass70,247 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    70,247 miles
    Test number
    421320696218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail70,235 miles (+514)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,235 miles
    Test number
    390380980910
    • DangerousNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass69,721 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    69,721 miles
    Test number
    467708098193
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail69,701 miles (+386)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,701 miles
    Test number
    338347478300
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing Two wheel bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass69,315 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    69,315 miles
    Test number
    455275761835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail69,253 miles (+1,978)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,253 miles
    Test number
    299488843830
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass67,275 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,275 miles
    Test number
    271074426283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,273 miles (+2,220)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,273 miles
    Test number
    102779025854
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass65,053 miles (+1,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    65,053 miles
    Test number
    138527294218
    • 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)

  11. Pass63,217 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    63,217 miles
    Test number
    569111908642
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres tread wearing close to legal limit
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules.

  12. Fail63,217 miles (+8,630)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,217 miles
    Test number
    224432662012
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres tread wearing close to legal limit
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules.

  13. Pass54,587 miles (+1,217)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    54,587 miles
    Test number
    147055415293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,370 miles (+1,937)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,370 miles
    Test number
    587940215045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteCorrosion around offside and nearside front jacking points.

  15. Pass51,433 miles (+2,228)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    51,433 miles
    Test number
    127558604059
    • NoteCorrosion on nearside and offside sills around front jacking points but not sufficient to meet fail criteria.

  16. Pass49,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,205 miles
    Test number
    467807513036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,205 miles (+1,397)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,205 miles
    Test number
    166864213478
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass47,808 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    47,808 miles
    Test number
    965944622005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail47,808 miles (+1,634)1 dangerous3 failures2 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,808 miles
    Test number
    756583222091
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust to gearbox support bracket corroded and broken.

  20. Pass46,174 miles (+1,905)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    46,174 miles
    Test number
    399695621039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,269 miles
    Test number
    420236820047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail44,269 miles (+1,867)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,269 miles
    Test number
    154556820062
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass42,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,402 miles
    Test number
    641977529064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. FailMileage not read2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    184090729064
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass39,776 miles (+5,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    39,776 miles
    Test number
    510172238038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass34,251 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,251 miles
    Test number
    954103106173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE SIGNS OF DETERIORATION
    • NoteNEARSIDE HAND BRAKE OUTER CABLE POOR CONDITION

Questions about T794 KAP

Does T794 KAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T794 KAP is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T794 KAP?
The MOT on T794 KAP is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T794 KAP done?
T794 KAP was recorded at 71,318 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 1,850 miles a year.
Has T794 KAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T794 KAP has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T794 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 T794 KAP find?
T794 KAP passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; udder body corrosion.

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