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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,991 cc

V89 KWXMOT history

V89 KWX is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 21 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 59,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

V89 KWX silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
59,352 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V89 KWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
21 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V89 KWX was last recorded at 59,352 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,349 miles · 30 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,352 miles
  • 2025 – 59,338 miles
  • 2024 – 59,330 miles
  • 2023 – 59,306 miles
  • 2022 – 59,291 miles
  • 2021 – 59,290 miles
  • 2020 – 59,224 miles
  • 2019 – 59,189 miles
  • 2018 – 59,115 miles
  • 2017 – 58,755 miles
  • 2016 – 58,233 miles
  • 2014 – 57,741 miles
  • 2013 – 57,158 miles
  • 2012 – 56,704 miles
  • 2011 – 54,235 miles
  • 2010 – 51,307 miles
  • 2009 – 47,794 miles
  • 2008 – 41,354 miles
  • 2007 – 37,418 miles
  • 2006 – 31,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,352 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,352 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    59,352 miles
    Test number
    791648960088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail59,349 miles (+11)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,349 miles
    Test number
    749520078033
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass59,338 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    59,338 miles
    Test number
    902507319376
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass59,330 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    59,330 miles
    Test number
    154839743671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    59,306 miles
    Test number
    723005154948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail59,306 miles (+15)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,306 miles
    Test number
    643769949360
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass59,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    59,291 miles
    Test number
    753406706576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail59,291 miles (+1)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,291 miles
    Test number
    147603813832
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass59,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,290 miles
    Test number
    350478497025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,290 miles (+7)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,290 miles
    Test number
    674582481623
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  11. Fail59,283 miles (+59)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,283 miles
    Test number
    807782682495
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  12. Pass59,224 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,224 miles
    Test number
    695870660623
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  13. Pass59,189 miles (+74)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,189 miles
    Test number
    578415881610
    • AdvisoryFuel Tank strap well corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s sill corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s sill corroded

  14. Pass59,115 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    59,115 miles
    Test number
    722012038375
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail59,093 miles (+28)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,093 miles
    Test number
    320119225513
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail59,065 miles (+310)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,065 miles
    Test number
    891377796944
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  17. Pass58,755 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,755 miles
    Test number
    834107580718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,233 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,233 miles
    Test number
    473486774642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,741 miles (+583)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    57,741 miles
    Test number
    986353504315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,158 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    57,158 miles
    Test number
    257422683292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    56,704 miles
    Test number
    199537392282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,704 miles (+2,469)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,704 miles
    Test number
    359196392296
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass54,235 miles (+2,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    54,235 miles
    Test number
    406607481242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass51,307 miles (+3,513)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,307 miles
    Test number
    620392380249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,794 miles (+6,440)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    47,794 miles
    Test number
    480611809469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,354 miles (+3,936)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    41,354 miles
    Test number
    440130118305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,418 miles (+3,696)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    37,418 miles
    Test number
    430750017425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass33,722 miles (+2,646)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    33,722 miles
    Test number
    712829677160
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Fail31,076 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,076 miles
    Test number
    384985986114
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Questions about V89 KWX

Does V89 KWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V89 KWX is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V89 KWX?
The MOT on V89 KWX is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V89 KWX done?
V89 KWX was recorded at 59,352 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 1,407 miles a year.
Has V89 KWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V89 KWX has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V89 KWX 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 V89 KWX find?
V89 KWX passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill; nearside rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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