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BMW Z3

White · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

S109 ACSMOT history

S109 ACS is a white petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 157,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2025.

S109 ACS white BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2026
Mileage
157,951 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S109 ACS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S109 ACS was last recorded at 157,951 miles on 27 Jan 2025, 442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,509 miles · 15 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
442 miles
Average per year
5,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,951 miles
  • 2024 – 157,509 miles
  • 2023 – 152,639 miles
  • 2022 – 149,438 miles
  • 2021 – 147,222 miles
  • 2020 – 144,183 miles
  • 2019 – 140,281 miles
  • 2018 – 135,930 miles
  • 2017 – 131,280 miles
  • 2016 – 123,822 miles
  • 2015 – 116,065 miles
  • 2014 – 107,036 miles
  • 2013 – 99,393 miles
  • 2012 – 91,131 miles
  • 2011 – 81,910 miles
  • 2010 – 74,443 miles
  • 2009 – 68,086 miles
  • 2008 – 63,436 miles
  • 2007 – 58,252 miles
  • 2006 – 53,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,951 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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.

  • Corrosion on components underneath of vehicle, monitor.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,951 miles (+442)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    157,951 miles
    Test number
    341499446008
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  2. Pass157,509 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    157,509 miles
    Test number
    861793996512
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on components underneath of vehicle, monitor.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail157,509 miles (+4,870)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,509 miles
    Test number
    471881506747
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on components underneath of vehicle, monitor.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass152,639 miles (+3,201)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    152,639 miles
    Test number
    212668781351
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded next to fuel tank
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion on suspension and chassis components
  5. Pass149,438 miles (+2,216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    149,438 miles
    Test number
    547164052680
    • 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))
  6. Pass147,222 miles (+3,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    147,222 miles
    Test number
    627691802777
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass144,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    144,183 miles
    Test number
    931751880183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail144,183 miles (+3,902)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,183 miles
    Test number
    579249080875
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass140,281 miles (+4,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    140,281 miles
    Test number
    503298949429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass135,930 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    135,930 miles
    Test number
    688788576904
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at door sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn 0mm on edge (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail135,930 miles (+4,650)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,930 miles
    Test number
    368257752359
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at door sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn 0mm on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated
  12. Pass131,280 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    131,280 miles
    Test number
    922180579933
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Fail131,274 miles (+7,452)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,274 miles
    Test number
    519485233444
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth handbrake cables rusted and spilt
  14. Pass123,822 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    123,822 miles
    Test number
    307664599997
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear tyres
  15. Fail123,822 miles (+7,757)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,822 miles
    Test number
    134296282535
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass116,065 miles (+9,029)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    116,065 miles
    Test number
    507106915019
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass107,036 miles (+7,643)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    107,036 miles
    Test number
    198393114492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,393 miles (+8,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    99,393 miles
    Test number
    278539703008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass91,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    91,131 miles
    Test number
    355399002039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail91,131 miles (+9,221)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,131 miles
    Test number
    465989102006
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  21. Pass81,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    81,910 miles
    Test number
    127214011458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail81,910 miles (+7,467)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,910 miles
    Test number
    817602211082
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  23. Pass74,443 miles (+6,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    74,443 miles
    Test number
    473613910035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  24. Pass68,086 miles (+4,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    68,086 miles
    Test number
    251594919085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  25. Pass63,436 miles (+5,184)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    63,436 miles
    Test number
    234347118018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  26. Pass58,252 miles (+4,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    58,252 miles
    Test number
    704661617035
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass53,447 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    53,447 miles
    Test number
    334838416091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Fail53,446 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,446 miles
    Test number
    954508716045
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S109 ACS

Does S109 ACS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S109 ACS expired on 26 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S109 ACS?
The MOT on S109 ACS expired on 26 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S109 ACS done?
S109 ACS was recorded at 157,951 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2025, an average of 5,493 miles a year.
Has S109 ACS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S109 ACS has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S109 ACS 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 S109 ACS find?
S109 ACS passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2025 with 6 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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