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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V23 KJBMOT history

V23 KJB is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 24 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 49,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

V23 KJB blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
49,287 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 KJB
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
24 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 KJB was last recorded at 49,287 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,287 miles · 24 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,287 miles
  • 2024 – 48,329 miles
  • 2023 – 47,489 miles
  • 2022 – 46,538 miles
  • 2021 – 45,801 miles
  • 2020 – 44,820 miles
  • 2019 – 43,933 miles
  • 2018 – 42,875 miles
  • 2017 – 41,882 miles
  • 2016 – 40,646 miles
  • 2015 – 39,721 miles
  • 2014 – 38,855 miles
  • 2013 – 37,895 miles
  • 2011 – 36,088 miles
  • 2010 – 34,904 miles
  • 2009 – 33,621 miles
  • 2008 – 32,202 miles
  • 2007 – 30,967 miles
  • 2006 – 28,520 miles
  • 2005 – 25,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,287 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,287 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    49,287 miles
    Test number
    184462730788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  2. Fail49,287 miles (+958)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,287 miles
    Test number
    626783032144
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  3. Pass48,329 miles (+840)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    48,329 miles
    Test number
    677448581594
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill panel not checked (plastic cover)
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill panel not checked (plastic cover)
  4. Pass47,489 miles (+951)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    47,489 miles
    Test number
    984498994361
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front sills corroded
  5. Pass46,538 miles (+737)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    46,538 miles
    Test number
    457325583121
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Pass45,801 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    45,801 miles
    Test number
    927185841526
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail45,772 miles (+952)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,772 miles
    Test number
    607984679459
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle hitting inner wing (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass44,820 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    44,820 miles
    Test number
    975090523017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail44,801 miles (+868)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,801 miles
    Test number
    380203569396
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass43,933 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    43,933 miles
    Test number
    765304775747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail43,933 miles (+1,058)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,933 miles
    Test number
    467575833404
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass42,875 miles (+993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    42,875 miles
    Test number
    102537800369
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass41,882 miles (+1,236)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    41,882 miles
    Test number
    530172139472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,646 miles (+925)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    40,646 miles
    Test number
    907989710374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,721 miles (+866)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    39,721 miles
    Test number
    251259254830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,855 miles (+960)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    38,855 miles
    Test number
    477017404370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    37,895 miles
    Test number
    425538903450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    186614582214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,088 miles (+1,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    36,088 miles
    Test number
    497738091213
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Pass34,904 miles (+1,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,904 miles
    Test number
    304095500329
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass33,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    33,621 miles
    Test number
    413251389273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,621 miles (+1,419)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,621 miles
    Test number
    944891589263
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  23. Pass32,202 miles (+1,235)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,202 miles
    Test number
    402688498298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,967 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,967 miles
    Test number
    411521577243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  25. Fail30,967 miles (+2,447)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,967 miles
    Test number
    352429267479
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass28,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    28,520 miles
    Test number
    924802976205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,520 miles (+3,152)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,520 miles
    Test number
    574822176260
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  28. Pass25,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    25,368 miles
    Test number
    373368375436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V23 KJB

Does V23 KJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 KJB is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V23 KJB?
The MOT on V23 KJB is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 KJB done?
V23 KJB was recorded at 49,287 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 1,188 miles a year.
Has V23 KJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 KJB has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V23 KJB 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 V23 KJB find?
V23 KJB passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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