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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V52 DKBMOT history

V52 DKB is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 150,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

V52 DKB blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
150,473 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V52 DKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V52 DKB was last recorded at 150,473 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 3,465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,008 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,465 miles
Average per year
2,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,473 miles
  • 2025 – 147,008 miles
  • 2020 – 145,857 miles
  • 2018 – 145,835 miles
  • 2017 – 145,247 miles
  • 2016 – 144,474 miles
  • 2015 – 144,165 miles
  • 2014 – 143,170 miles
  • 2013 – 140,405 miles
  • 2012 – 137,959 miles
  • 2011 – 134,880 miles
  • 2010 – 129,818 miles
  • 2009 – 125,324 miles
  • 2008 – 119,482 miles
  • 2007 – 114,170 miles
  • 2006 – 107,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,473 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Fog Lights Damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Front (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Slight damage nearside rear tyre outer wall

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,473 miles4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    150,473 miles
    Test number
    514409776588
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Fog Lights Damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Front (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail150,473 miles (+3,465)1 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,473 miles
    Test number
    263800620087
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Fog Lights Damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Front (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass147,008 miles (+1,151)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    147,008 miles
    Test number
    558837690993
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass145,857 miles (+22)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    145,857 miles
    Test number
    837568468593
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass145,835 miles (+588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    145,835 miles
    Test number
    708351499918
    • AdvisorySlight damage nearside rear tyre outer wall

  6. Pass145,247 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    145,247 miles
    Test number
    310437668055
    • AdvisorySlight damage nearside rear tyre outer wall

  7. Fail145,246 miles (+772)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,246 miles
    Test number
    778210000973
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight damage nearside rear tyre outer wall

  8. Pass144,474 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    144,474 miles
    Test number
    940773813790
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes getting rusty - advise replace
    • AdvisorySlight damage on nearside rear tyre side wall

  9. Fail144,474 miles (+309)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,474 miles
    Test number
    914695470654
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes getting rusty - advise replace
    • AdvisorySlight damage on nearside rear tyre side wall

  10. Pass144,165 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    144,165 miles
    Test number
    620319729151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail144,162 miles (+992)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,162 miles
    Test number
    448075796000
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink dust cover split (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) hose twisted in joint to pipe area (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately pipe not clipped to bracket (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately pipe not clipped to bracket (3.6.A.3)

  12. Pass143,170 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    143,170 miles
    Test number
    699351964288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass142,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    142,579 miles
    Test number
    287609444408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail142,573 miles (+2,168)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,573 miles
    Test number
    776389144142
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass140,405 miles (+2,446)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    140,405 miles
    Test number
    265742073169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass137,959 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    137,959 miles
    Test number
    436655532218
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre inner sidewall slight damage

  17. Fail137,957 miles (+3,077)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,957 miles
    Test number
    567965532251
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre inner sidewall slight damage

  18. Pass134,880 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    134,880 miles
    Test number
    369775031265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail134,879 miles (+5,061)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,879 miles
    Test number
    935264531299
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass129,818 miles (+4,494)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    129,818 miles
    Test number
    374118320289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass125,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    125,324 miles
    Test number
    881492439237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail125,324 miles (+5,842)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,324 miles
    Test number
    654573429223
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass119,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    119,482 miles
    Test number
    950291138295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail119,482 miles (+5,312)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,482 miles
    Test number
    900641138251
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass114,170 miles (+6,406)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    114,170 miles
    Test number
    572494037207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFuel tank breather pipe broken nearside rear.

  26. Pass107,764 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    107,764 miles
    Test number
    342605236247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V52 DKB

Does V52 DKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V52 DKB is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V52 DKB?
The MOT on V52 DKB is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V52 DKB done?
V52 DKB was recorded at 150,473 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 2,170 miles a year.
Has V52 DKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V52 DKB has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V52 DKB 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 V52 DKB find?
V52 DKB passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 4 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 6 more.

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