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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S114 BNTMOT history

S114 BNT is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 140,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

S114 BNT blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
140,095 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S114 BNT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S114 BNT was last recorded at 140,095 miles on 22 May 2026, 5,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jun 2019: 126,624 miles, lower than 129,392 miles on 29 May 2013.

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
134,968 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,127 miles
Average per year
2,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,095 miles
  • 2025 – 134,968 miles
  • 2024 – 134,645 miles
  • 2023 – 134,255 miles
  • 2022 – 134,029 miles
  • 2021 – 133,323 miles
  • 2020 – 130,401 miles
  • 2019 – 126,624 miles
  • 2013 – 129,392 miles
  • 2012 – 125,497 miles
  • 2011 – 120,532 miles
  • 2010 – 116,078 miles
  • 2009 – 110,755 miles
  • 2008 – 103,964 miles
  • 2007 – 97,791 miles
  • 2006 – 94,147 miles
  • 2005 – 88,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,095 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet poor

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,095 miles (+5,127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    140,095 miles
    Test number
    480656257131
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet poor

  2. Pass134,968 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    134,968 miles
    Test number
    459101349792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,645 miles (+390)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    134,645 miles
    Test number
    552170372396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,255 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    134,255 miles
    Test number
    459308861505
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail134,255 miles (+226)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,255 miles
    Test number
    693838633029
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass134,029 miles (+706)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    134,029 miles
    Test number
    662059008697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass133,323 miles (+35)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2022
    Odometer
    133,323 miles
    Test number
    624263623277
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish

  8. Fail133,288 miles (+2,887)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,288 miles
    Test number
    536260749763
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish

  9. Pass130,401 miles (+3,777)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    130,401 miles
    Test number
    591203552637
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass126,624 miles (-2,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,624 miles
    Test number
    887921571451
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tie rod play

  11. Pass129,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    129,392 miles
    Test number
    505819843119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail129,392 miles (+3,895)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,392 miles
    Test number
    246809243417
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  13. Pass125,497 miles (+4,965)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    125,497 miles
    Test number
    997543502172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,532 miles (+4,454)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    120,532 miles
    Test number
    805728811101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass116,078 miles (+5,323)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    116,078 miles
    Test number
    240436550407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,755 miles (+6,791)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    110,755 miles
    Test number
    884900629130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,964 miles (+6,173)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    103,964 miles
    Test number
    802887108181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,791 miles (+3,644)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    97,791 miles
    Test number
    994627707131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,147 miles (+5,592)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    94,147 miles
    Test number
    342490606192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    88,555 miles
    Test number
    884225585278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S114 BNT

Does S114 BNT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S114 BNT is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S114 BNT?
The MOT on S114 BNT is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S114 BNT done?
S114 BNT was recorded at 140,095 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 2,501 miles a year.
Has S114 BNT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S114 BNT has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S114 BNT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S114 BNT find?
S114 BNT passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both; nearside front washer jet poor.

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