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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V46 KGNMOT history

V46 KGN is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 15 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 72,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

V46 KGN blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,585 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V46 KGN
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
15 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V46 KGN was last recorded at 72,585 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,040 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
545 miles
Average per year
1,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,585 miles
  • 2025 – 72,040 miles
  • 2022 – 68,206 miles
  • 2021 – 66,521 miles
  • 2020 – 66,415 miles
  • 2019 – 66,201 miles
  • 2018 – 66,058 miles
  • 2017 – 65,028 miles
  • 2016 – 61,748 miles
  • 2015 – 58,393 miles
  • 2014 – 56,316 miles
  • 2013 – 55,286 miles
  • 2012 – 52,554 miles
  • 2011 – 50,161 miles
  • 2010 – 46,615 miles
  • 2009 – 43,511 miles
  • 2008 – 41,536 miles
  • 2007 – 40,029 miles
  • 2005 – 38,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,585 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,585 miles (+545)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,585 miles
    Test number
    984056528461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,040 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    72,040 miles
    Test number
    174598968393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail72,037 miles (+7)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,037 miles
    Test number
    632935501615
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  4. Fail72,030 miles (+3,824)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,030 miles
    Test number
    920690357872
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass68,206 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    68,206 miles
    Test number
    276299635205
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides outer sill covers corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear brake discs corroded

  6. Fail68,200 miles (+1,679)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,200 miles
    Test number
    357014633202
    • MajorFront Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides outer sill covers corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear brake discs corroded

  7. Pass66,521 miles (+106)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,521 miles
    Test number
    863923793617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe ferrals corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill to floor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe ferrals corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill to floor

  8. Pass66,415 miles (+214)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,415 miles
    Test number
    303171127845
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded

  9. Pass66,201 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    66,201 miles
    Test number
    149499017637
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail66,195 miles (+137)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,195 miles
    Test number
    195647213224
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass66,058 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    66,058 miles
    Test number
    950608660073
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail66,058 miles (+1,030)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,058 miles
    Test number
    214688771262
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass65,028 miles (+3,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    65,028 miles
    Test number
    350990929561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass61,748 miles (+3,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    61,748 miles
    Test number
    808566075443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass58,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    58,393 miles
    Test number
    955442915019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,392 miles (+2,076)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,392 miles
    Test number
    728932515039
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteEngine management warning light displayed

  17. Pass56,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    56,316 miles
    Test number
    835452224041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,316 miles (+1,030)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,316 miles
    Test number
    785300824076
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Fail55,286 miles3 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,286 miles
    Test number
    106964213493
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEML is on

  20. Pass55,286 miles (+2,732)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    55,286 miles
    Test number
    309864513009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEML is on

  21. Pass52,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    52,554 miles
    Test number
    427957912033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,554 miles (+2,393)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,554 miles
    Test number
    878177612010
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass50,161 miles (+3,546)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    50,161 miles
    Test number
    438754621099
    • NoteBoth rear tyres just above limit

  24. Pass46,615 miles (+3,104)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    46,615 miles
    Test number
    814437100062
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass43,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,511 miles
    Test number
    980790329041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail43,511 miles (+1,975)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,511 miles
    Test number
    853780329016
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass41,536 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,536 miles
    Test number
    330532908094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass40,029 miles (+1,214)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,029 miles
    Test number
    274040737019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass38,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    38,815 miles
    Test number
    682941955379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V46 KGN

Does V46 KGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V46 KGN is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V46 KGN?
The MOT on V46 KGN is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V46 KGN done?
V46 KGN was recorded at 72,585 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 1,667 miles a year.
Has V46 KGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V46 KGN has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V46 KGN 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 V46 KGN find?
V46 KGN passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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