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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V23 KJHMOT history

V23 KJH is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 7 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 90,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

V23 KJH blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
90,774 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 KJH
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
7 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 KJH was last recorded at 90,774 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 2,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 May 2019: 72,975 miles, lower than 73,393 miles on 7 May 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
88,475 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,299 miles
Average per year
1,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,774 miles
  • 2025 – 88,475 miles
  • 2024 – 86,304 miles
  • 2023 – 82,529 miles
  • 2022 – 81,678 miles
  • 2021 – 77,435 miles
  • 2019 – 72,975 miles
  • 2011 – 73,393 miles
  • 2010 – 70,813 miles
  • 2009 – 68,501 miles
  • 2008 – 67,758 miles
  • 2007 – 56,265 miles
  • 2006 – 52,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,774 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,774 miles (+2,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    90,774 miles
    Test number
    876288817423
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass88,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    88,475 miles
    Test number
    734588837144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail88,475 miles (+2,171)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,475 miles
    Test number
    265382988388
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass86,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    86,304 miles
    Test number
    554338657796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail86,304 miles (+3,775)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,304 miles
    Test number
    898821571144
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass82,529 miles (+851)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    82,529 miles
    Test number
    166415454309
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass81,678 miles (+4,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    81,678 miles
    Test number
    539802996153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass77,435 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,435 miles
    Test number
    672112905300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,432 miles (+4,457)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,432 miles
    Test number
    952532598686
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass72,975 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,975 miles
    Test number
    415384268520
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail72,975 miles (-418)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,975 miles
    Test number
    166305638657
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass73,393 miles (+2,580)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    73,393 miles
    Test number
    857047121153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,813 miles (+2,312)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    70,813 miles
    Test number
    502487470089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,501 miles (+743)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    68,501 miles
    Test number
    342185279021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,758 miles (+11,493)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    67,758 miles
    Test number
    491598898036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCant check rear springs fully,.

  16. Pass56,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    56,265 miles
    Test number
    272136457423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,265 miles (+3,967)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,265 miles
    Test number
    320356857159
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass52,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    52,298 miles
    Test number
    170857256182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,298 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,298 miles
    Test number
    614913956196
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V23 KJH

Does V23 KJH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 KJH is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 KJH?
The MOT on V23 KJH is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 KJH done?
V23 KJH was recorded at 90,774 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 1,920 miles a year.
Has V23 KJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 KJH has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on V23 KJH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V23 KJH find?
V23 KJH passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play both.

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