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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V61 KGNMOT history

V61 KGN is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 16 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 95,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

V61 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 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
95,516 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V61 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
16 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V61 KGN was last recorded at 95,516 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,514 miles · 17 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,516 miles
  • 2024 – 92,461 miles
  • 2023 – 91,049 miles
  • 2022 – 88,812 miles
  • 2021 – 85,706 miles
  • 2019 – 84,078 miles
  • 2018 – 82,274 miles
  • 2017 – 80,424 miles
  • 2016 – 78,877 miles
  • 2015 – 77,522 miles
  • 2014 – 76,173 miles
  • 2013 – 74,809 miles
  • 2012 – 73,778 miles
  • 2011 – 72,253 miles
  • 2010 – 70,473 miles
  • 2009 – 68,808 miles
  • 2008 – 65,519 miles
  • 2007 – 64,129 miles
  • 2006 – 61,455 miles
  • 2005 – 56,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,516 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking area corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking area corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,516 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    95,516 miles
    Test number
    788484430493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail95,514 miles (+3,053)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,514 miles
    Test number
    318516732893
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/ jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass92,461 miles (+1,412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    92,461 miles
    Test number
    585767947787
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFactory side skirts fitted not allowing full inspecton of outer sills

  4. Pass91,049 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    91,049 miles
    Test number
    323380446076
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySills corroded

  5. Fail91,049 miles (+2,237)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,049 miles
    Test number
    974349930682
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySills corroded

  6. Pass88,812 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    88,812 miles
    Test number
    983626994646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail88,808 miles (+3,102)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,808 miles
    Test number
    563651485979
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass85,706 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,706 miles
    Test number
    797949428061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail85,693 miles (+1,615)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,693 miles
    Test number
    657683751950
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass84,078 miles (+1,804)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,078 miles
    Test number
    711575947437
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  11. Pass82,274 miles (+1,850)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    82,274 miles
    Test number
    436496863759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,424 miles (+1,547)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    80,424 miles
    Test number
    655210984952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass78,877 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    78,877 miles
    Test number
    851167030971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail78,877 miles (+1,355)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,877 miles
    Test number
    775838255433
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass77,522 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    77,522 miles
    Test number
    677407836288
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail77,522 miles (+1,349)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,522 miles
    Test number
    226107113353
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass76,173 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    76,173 miles
    Test number
    396939964453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail76,173 miles (+1,364)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,173 miles
    Test number
    145776664211
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  19. Pass74,809 miles (+1,031)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,809 miles
    Test number
    797054753216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  20. Pass73,778 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    73,778 miles
    Test number
    329477442415
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteEngine management light on

  21. Fail73,778 miles (+1,525)1 failure2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,778 miles
    Test number
    968317842220
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteEngine management light on

  22. Pass72,253 miles (+1,780)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    72,253 miles
    Test number
    338309721253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,473 miles (+1,665)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    70,473 miles
    Test number
    731176130261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,808 miles (+3,289)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    68,808 miles
    Test number
    444398239277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,519 miles (+1,390)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    65,519 miles
    Test number
    221454658472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass64,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    64,129 miles
    Test number
    933441557100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail64,129 miles (+2,674)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,129 miles
    Test number
    284141157195
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass61,455 miles (+5,301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    61,455 miles
    Test number
    973420036161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass56,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    56,154 miles
    Test number
    470058155180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail56,154 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,154 miles
    Test number
    501008055185
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Questions about V61 KGN

Does V61 KGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V61 KGN is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V61 KGN?
The MOT on V61 KGN is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V61 KGN done?
V61 KGN was recorded at 95,516 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 1,917 miles a year.
Has V61 KGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V61 KGN has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V61 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 V61 KGN find?
V61 KGN passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front jacking area corroded; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front jacking area corroded, and 1 more.

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