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BMW Z3

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V41 KNPMOT history

V41 KNP is a grey petrol BMW Z3 first used on 28 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 56,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

V41 KNP grey BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
56,546 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V41 KNP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V41 KNP was last recorded at 56,546 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,268 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
278 miles
Average per year
1,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,546 miles
  • 2025 – 56,268 miles
  • 2024 – 55,723 miles
  • 2023 – 55,413 miles
  • 2022 – 55,111 miles
  • 2021 – 54,531 miles
  • 2019 – 53,720 miles
  • 2018 – 53,002 miles
  • 2017 – 52,237 miles
  • 2016 – 51,223 miles
  • 2015 – 50,201 miles
  • 2013 – 49,759 miles
  • 2010 – 49,636 miles
  • 2009 – 48,586 miles
  • 2008 – 44,560 miles
  • 2007 – 39,524 miles
  • 2006 – 36,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,546 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,546 miles (+278)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    56,546 miles
    Test number
    927413658122
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass56,268 miles (+545)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    56,268 miles
    Test number
    554036405446
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass55,723 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    55,723 miles
    Test number
    769378764072
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail55,723 miles (+310)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,723 miles
    Test number
    987383046994
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass55,413 miles (+302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    55,413 miles
    Test number
    243694512860
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass55,111 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    55,111 miles
    Test number
    924879245130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail55,111 miles (+580)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,111 miles
    Test number
    712495069995
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass54,531 miles (+811)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    54,531 miles
    Test number
    311176713082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,720 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,720 miles
    Test number
    209658321550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail53,720 miles (+718)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,720 miles
    Test number
    420822326584
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass53,002 miles (+765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    53,002 miles
    Test number
    349327727578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass52,237 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,237 miles
    Test number
    659583872438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail52,237 miles (+1,014)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,237 miles
    Test number
    954986300851
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass51,223 miles (+1,022)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    51,223 miles
    Test number
    532063386060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass50,201 miles (+442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,201 miles
    Test number
    286945425401
    • 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)

  16. Pass49,759 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,759 miles
    Test number
    277353713420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have uneven wear,due to them tapering towards middle section..
    • NoteRust present on rear brake discs surfaces...

  17. Fail49,759 miles (+123)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,759 miles
    Test number
    269082713112
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have uneven wear,due to them tapering towards middle section..
    • NoteRust present on rear brake discs surfaces...

  18. Pass49,636 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    49,636 miles
    Test number
    324371020479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,621 miles (+1,035)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,621 miles
    Test number
    301286410201
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass48,586 miles (+4,026)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    48,586 miles
    Test number
    782715319283
    • NoteN/S/F wheel binding.

  21. Pass44,560 miles (+5,036)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    44,560 miles
    Test number
    931561518236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,524 miles (+3,215)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,524 miles
    Test number
    732451517258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,309 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    36,309 miles
    Test number
    264067206247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,301 miles3 failures3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,301 miles
    Test number
    392736806239
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about V41 KNP

Does V41 KNP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V41 KNP is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V41 KNP?
The MOT on V41 KNP is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V41 KNP done?
V41 KNP was recorded at 56,546 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 1,015 miles a year.
Has V41 KNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V41 KNP has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on V41 KNP 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 V41 KNP find?
V41 KNP passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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