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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,991 cc

S10 CELMOT history

S10 CEL is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 4 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 24 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 119,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.

S10 CEL red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 May 2027
Mileage
119,076 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S10 CEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S10 CEL was last recorded at 119,076 miles on 23 May 2026, 4,896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 May 2023: 93,233 miles, lower than 93,321 miles on 29 Mar 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
114,180 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,896 miles
Average per year
2,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,076 miles
  • 2025 – 114,180 miles
  • 2024 – 97,300 miles
  • 2023 – 93,233 miles
  • 2022 – 93,321 miles
  • 2017 – 93,279 miles
  • 2012 – 72,212 miles
  • 2009 – 71,900 miles
  • 2005 – 65,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,076 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

11 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,076 miles (+4,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2027
    Odometer
    119,076 miles
    Test number
    333676229982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass114,180 miles (+16,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    114,180 miles
    Test number
    829955008637
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass97,300 miles (+4,067)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    97,300 miles
    Test number
    249406081202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,233 miles (-88)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    93,233 miles
    Test number
    838227751986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,321 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    93,321 miles
    Test number
    817353451142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,279 miles14 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,279 miles
    Test number
    929545793281
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureLower Steering column excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear discs distorted

  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    835065203084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,212 miles (+312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    72,212 miles
    Test number
    779237402038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass71,900 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    71,900 miles
    Test number
    360326199209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront nearside tyre worn on the edges

  10. Fail71,899 miles (+6,703)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,899 miles
    Test number
    500413789250
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront nearside tyre worn on the edges

  11. Pass65,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    65,196 miles
    Test number
    561756255383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S10 CEL

Does S10 CEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S10 CEL is valid until 24 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S10 CEL?
The MOT on S10 CEL is valid until 24 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S10 CEL done?
S10 CEL was recorded at 119,076 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 2,639 miles a year.
Has S10 CEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S10 CEL has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on S10 CEL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 May 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S10 CEL find?
S10 CEL passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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