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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

S17 CMEMOT history

S17 CME is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 15 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 99,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

S17 CME 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 Jan 2027
Mileage
99,786 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 CME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 CME was last recorded at 99,786 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 2,738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,048 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,738 miles
Average per year
3,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,786 miles
  • 2025 – 97,048 miles
  • 2024 – 94,032 miles
  • 2023 – 91,250 miles
  • 2022 – 89,032 miles
  • 2021 – 87,117 miles
  • 2020 – 85,122 miles
  • 2019 – 82,484 miles
  • 2018 – 79,542 miles
  • 2017 – 76,275 miles
  • 2016 – 72,757 miles
  • 2015 – 69,158 miles
  • 2014 – 64,989 miles
  • 2013 – 61,793 miles
  • 2012 – 57,332 miles
  • 2011 – 52,572 miles
  • 2010 – 48,371 miles
  • 2009 – 44,710 miles
  • 2008 – 40,489 miles
  • 2007 – 36,943 miles
  • 2006 – 33,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,786 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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Chip in windscreen

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Fuel tank straps corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,786 miles (+2,738)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    99,786 miles
    Test number
    266090399941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    97,048 miles
    Test number
    818275953358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail97,048 miles (+3,016)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,048 miles
    Test number
    106200629969
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass94,032 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    94,032 miles
    Test number
    138184802085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail94,032 miles (+2,782)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,032 miles
    Test number
    760208437719
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass91,250 miles (+33)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    91,250 miles
    Test number
    937579342278
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail91,217 miles (+2,185)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,217 miles
    Test number
    184680379585
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass89,032 miles (+1,915)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,032 miles
    Test number
    297885483662
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront slight play in inner rack joints
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass87,117 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    87,117 miles
    Test number
    318660853372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail87,116 miles (+1,994)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,116 miles
    Test number
    642162833351
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass85,122 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,122 miles
    Test number
    638084077122
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  12. Fail85,105 miles (+2,621)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,105 miles
    Test number
    546447933261
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  13. Pass82,484 miles (+2,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    82,484 miles
    Test number
    125909310736
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  14. Pass79,542 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    79,542 miles
    Test number
    966284939677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail79,540 miles (+3,265)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,540 miles
    Test number
    461119140397
    • FailureOffside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass76,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    76,275 miles
    Test number
    762508126597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,275 miles (+3,518)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,275 miles
    Test number
    619287852239
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to legal limit

  18. Pass72,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    72,757 miles
    Test number
    513139310923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,757 miles (+3,599)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,757 miles
    Test number
    495157942615
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  20. Pass69,158 miles (+4,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    69,158 miles
    Test number
    358573725058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass64,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    64,989 miles
    Test number
    397634724009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail64,989 miles (+3,196)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,989 miles
    Test number
    666804024035
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass61,793 miles (+4,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    61,793 miles
    Test number
    757088223077
    • 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)

  24. Pass57,332 miles (+4,760)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    57,332 miles
    Test number
    888937322080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,572 miles (+4,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    52,572 miles
    Test number
    639967221038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass48,371 miles (+3,661)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,371 miles
    Test number
    790758120085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,710 miles (+4,221)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    44,710 miles
    Test number
    801968229047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass40,489 miles (+3,546)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    40,489 miles
    Test number
    951578228030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass36,943 miles (+3,527)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    36,943 miles
    Test number
    451209827006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass33,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    33,416 miles
    Test number
    164790336030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S17 CME

Does S17 CME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 CME is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 CME?
The MOT on S17 CME is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 CME done?
S17 CME was recorded at 99,786 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 3,322 miles a year.
Has S17 CME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 CME has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S17 CME 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 S17 CME find?
S17 CME passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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