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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

S14 DECMOT history

S14 DEC is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 99,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

S14 DEC blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
99,558 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S14 DEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S14 DEC was last recorded at 99,558 miles on 8 May 2026, 1,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,305 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,253 miles
Average per year
2,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,558 miles
  • 2025 – 98,305 miles
  • 2023 – 96,962 miles
  • 2022 – 96,856 miles
  • 2017 – 93,268 miles
  • 2016 – 89,417 miles
  • 2015 – 87,593 miles
  • 2014 – 84,329 miles
  • 2013 – 80,112 miles
  • 2012 – 77,883 miles
  • 2011 – 74,643 miles
  • 2010 – 71,369 miles
  • 2009 – 69,164 miles
  • 2008 – 64,508 miles
  • 2007 – 55,447 miles
  • 2006 – 48,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,558 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.

  • Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,558 miles (+1,253)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    99,558 miles
    Test number
    218875865699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,305 miles (+1,343)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    98,305 miles
    Test number
    313839710829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,962 miles (+106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,962 miles
    Test number
    633837377368
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,856 miles (+3,588)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    96,856 miles
    Test number
    694151328791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,268 miles (+446)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    93,268 miles
    Test number
    976548081774
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack slight play
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  6. Pass92,822 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,822 miles
    Test number
    723552794211
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail92,797 miles (+3,380)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,797 miles
    Test number
    131150427389
    • FailureNearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass89,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,417 miles
    Test number
    740952752645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,417 miles (+1,824)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,417 miles
    Test number
    542007524092
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  10. Pass87,593 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,593 miles
    Test number
    526971715119
    • NoteFront propshaft coupling split
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  11. Fail87,593 miles (+3,264)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,593 miles
    Test number
    966537205120
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteCentre stop lamp not working
    • NoteFront propshaft coupling split
    • NoteSlight oil leak
    • NoteWindscreen washers are poor

  12. Pass84,329 miles (+4,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    84,329 miles
    Test number
    775271504136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass80,112 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    80,112 miles
    Test number
    375135793065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,090 miles (+2,207)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,090 miles
    Test number
    147614483437
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass77,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    77,883 miles
    Test number
    309076682005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail77,883 miles (+3,240)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,883 miles
    Test number
    406263082047
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  17. Pass74,643 miles (+3,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    74,643 miles
    Test number
    668885951031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass71,369 miles (+2,205)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    71,369 miles
    Test number
    922337400077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    69,164 miles
    Test number
    144061729093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,164 miles (+4,656)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,164 miles
    Test number
    671960829022
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass64,508 miles (+9,061)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    64,508 miles
    Test number
    124160738011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,447 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,447 miles
    Test number
    154329327035
    • Repaired at testDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  23. Pass55,447 miles (+6,616)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    55,447 miles
    Test number
    413209827035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,831 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    48,831 miles
    Test number
    523756926083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about S14 DEC

Does S14 DEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S14 DEC is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S14 DEC?
The MOT on S14 DEC is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S14 DEC done?
S14 DEC was recorded at 99,558 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 2,501 miles a year.
Has S14 DEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S14 DEC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on S14 DEC 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 S14 DEC find?
S14 DEC passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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