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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S13 TMCMOT history

S13 TMC is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 74,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

S13 TMC blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
74,352 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S13 TMC
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 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S13 TMC was last recorded at 74,352 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 6,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,940 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,412 miles
Average per year
1,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,352 miles
  • 2025 – 67,940 miles
  • 2022 – 67,622 miles
  • 2011 – 66,648 miles
  • 2010 – 62,972 miles
  • 2009 – 60,123 miles
  • 2008 – 55,020 miles
  • 2007 – 50,368 miles
  • 2006 – 37,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,352 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

11 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,352 miles (+6,412)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    74,352 miles
    Test number
    386182980995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,940 miles (+318)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    67,940 miles
    Test number
    453760819681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,622 miles (+974)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    67,622 miles
    Test number
    389429564435
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass66,648 miles (+3,676)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,648 miles
    Test number
    345898021284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  5. Pass62,972 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    62,972 miles
    Test number
    320069300209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail62,969 miles (+2,846)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,969 miles
    Test number
    883874790165
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded and worn
  7. Pass60,123 miles (+5,103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    60,123 miles
    Test number
    144378789128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass55,020 miles (+4,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,020 miles
    Test number
    123828458159
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  9. Pass50,368 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    50,368 miles
    Test number
    121257587158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
  10. Fail50,368 miles (+12,902)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,368 miles
    Test number
    741557887187
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
  11. Pass37,466 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    37,466 miles
    Test number
    381063756133
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about S13 TMC

Does S13 TMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S13 TMC is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S13 TMC?
The MOT on S13 TMC is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S13 TMC done?
S13 TMC was recorded at 74,352 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 1,866 miles a year.
Has S13 TMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S13 TMC has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2010.
Has the mileage on S13 TMC 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 S13 TMC find?
S13 TMC passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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