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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S109 BPLMOT history

S109 BPL is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 12 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 89,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

S109 BPL 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 Jul 2027
Mileage
89,035 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S109 BPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S109 BPL was last recorded at 89,035 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,126 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
909 miles
Average per year
2,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,035 miles
  • 2025 – 88,126 miles
  • 2024 – 87,572 miles
  • 2023 – 86,135 miles
  • 2022 – 84,959 miles
  • 2021 – 83,369 miles
  • 2020 – 80,591 miles
  • 2019 – 78,729 miles
  • 2018 – 77,982 miles
  • 2017 – 76,697 miles
  • 2016 – 75,161 miles
  • 2015 – 75,144 miles
  • 2014 – 74,332 miles
  • 2013 – 71,036 miles
  • 2012 – 67,997 miles
  • 2011 – 64,754 miles
  • 2010 – 61,330 miles
  • 2009 – 56,222 miles
  • 2008 – 51,826 miles
  • 2007 – 46,944 miles
  • 2006 – 42,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,035 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,035 miles (+909)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    89,035 miles
    Test number
    901392206228
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass88,126 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    88,126 miles
    Test number
    884598490427
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail88,126 miles (+554)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,126 miles
    Test number
    555798009824
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass87,572 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    87,572 miles
    Test number
    119321801451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail87,572 miles (+1,437)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,572 miles
    Test number
    807147894770
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass86,135 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    86,135 miles
    Test number
    366670225780
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail86,135 miles (+1,176)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,135 miles
    Test number
    736243585810
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass84,959 miles (+1,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    84,959 miles
    Test number
    325226102904
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass83,369 miles (+2,778)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    83,369 miles
    Test number
    609126513814
    • AdvisoryBOTH HEADLIGHTS SLIGHTLY FROSTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH IN BRACKET (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH IN BRACKET (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR SILENCER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

  10. Pass80,591 miles (+1,862)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    80,591 miles
    Test number
    454505954388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryREAR SILENCER SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON OUTER CASING
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass78,729 miles (+747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    78,729 miles
    Test number
    342248950522
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  12. Pass77,982 miles (+1,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,982 miles
    Test number
    835632905542
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corrded

  13. Pass76,697 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,697 miles
    Test number
    524082484179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,161 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,161 miles
    Test number
    716226831978
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail75,161 miles (+17)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,161 miles
    Test number
    856000116599
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass75,144 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    75,144 miles
    Test number
    537265555171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Fail75,144 miles (+812)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,144 miles
    Test number
    236882655171
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Pass74,332 miles (+3,296)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,332 miles
    Test number
    419885804199
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre in poor condition
    • NoteSlight play in offside inner track arm

  19. Pass71,036 miles (+3,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,036 miles
    Test number
    647009203120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass67,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    67,997 miles
    Test number
    369561812197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,997 miles (+3,243)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,997 miles
    Test number
    988461912178
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass64,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    64,754 miles
    Test number
    148837711154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail64,754 miles (+3,424)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,754 miles
    Test number
    735997811178
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass61,330 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    61,330 miles
    Test number
    234077510142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail61,326 miles (+5,104)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,326 miles
    Test number
    640327910198
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass56,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    56,222 miles
    Test number
    244199779028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail56,222 miles (+4,396)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,222 miles
    Test number
    292577779047
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre getting low

  28. Fail51,826 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,826 miles
    Test number
    104214898029
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDOWN PIPE MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN

  29. Pass51,826 miles (+4,882)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,826 miles
    Test number
    981094798016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDOWN PIPE MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN

  30. Pass46,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    46,944 miles
    Test number
    860879207140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail46,944 miles (+4,849)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,944 miles
    Test number
    574199307195
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • NoteExhaust bracket snapped off but still fully suported

  32. Pass42,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    42,095 miles
    Test number
    292120106119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S109 BPL

Does S109 BPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S109 BPL is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S109 BPL?
The MOT on S109 BPL is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S109 BPL done?
S109 BPL was recorded at 89,035 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 2,323 miles a year.
Has S109 BPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S109 BPL has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on S109 BPL 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 BPL find?
S109 BPL passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides.

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