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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

S12 MMAMOT history

S12 MMA is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 22 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2022 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 130,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2022.

S12 MMA red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2022
Mileage
130,627 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 MMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2022
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S12 MMA was last recorded at 130,627 miles on 24 Jun 2022, 126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,501 miles · 3 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
126 miles
Average per year
2,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 130,627 miles
  • 2021 – 130,501 miles
  • 2019 – 130,467 miles
  • 2018 – 130,211 miles
  • 2017 – 129,988 miles
  • 2016 – 129,621 miles
  • 2014 – 129,576 miles
  • 2013 – 124,039 miles
  • 2012 – 121,083 miles
  • 2011 – 117,686 miles
  • 2010 – 113,793 miles
  • 2009 – 109,330 miles
  • 2008 – 102,391 miles
  • 2007 – 94,492 miles
  • 2006 – 87,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail130,627 miles
  • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Bush (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Spare wheel carrier corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust rubber mounts badly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail130,627 miles (+126)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,627 miles
    Test number
    981323560678
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Bush (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Spare wheel carrier corroded

  2. Pass130,501 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    130,501 miles
    Test number
    790447802966
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail130,491 miles (+24)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,491 miles
    Test number
    792642772851
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass130,467 miles3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,467 miles
    Test number
    134793632572
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubber mounts badly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel lines corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare wheel carrier corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Fail130,467 miles (+256)5 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,467 miles
    Test number
    326585915219
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubber mounts badly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel lines corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare wheel carrier corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass130,211 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    130,211 miles
    Test number
    176220909453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket is broken
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are corroded on inner face

  7. Fail130,211 miles (+223)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,211 miles
    Test number
    143855886590
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket is broken
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are corroded on inner face

  8. Pass129,988 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    129,988 miles
    Test number
    873572816816
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting rubber broken.

  9. Fail129,988 miles (+367)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,988 miles
    Test number
    915843216180
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting rubber broken.

  10. Pass129,621 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    129,621 miles
    Test number
    274150819566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass129,576 miles (+5,537)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    129,576 miles
    Test number
    787567834371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass124,039 miles (+2,956)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    124,039 miles
    Test number
    705420773030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,083 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    121,083 miles
    Test number
    136913682041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail121,081 miles (+3,395)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,081 miles
    Test number
    475602182027
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass117,686 miles (+3,893)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    117,686 miles
    Test number
    428171181058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass113,793 miles (+4,463)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    113,793 miles
    Test number
    394728070093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,330 miles (+6,939)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    109,330 miles
    Test number
    653715489040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass102,391 miles (+7,899)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    102,391 miles
    Test number
    832437768080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    94,492 miles
    Test number
    941188167081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail94,492 miles (+6,574)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,492 miles
    Test number
    471934467067
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  21. Pass87,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    87,918 miles
    Test number
    713554626100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 MMA

Does S12 MMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S12 MMA expired on 2 Jun 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S12 MMA?
The MOT on S12 MMA expired on 2 Jun 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S12 MMA done?
S12 MMA was recorded at 130,627 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2022, an average of 2,644 miles a year.
Has S12 MMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 MMA has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on S12 MMA 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 S12 MMA find?
S12 MMA failed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2022 with 5 major defects and 7 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both; front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills; offside front bumper insecure, and 9 more.

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