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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

S18 MWMMOT history

S18 MWM is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 150,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2025.

S18 MWM blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Jan 2026
Mileage
150,996 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 MWM
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 expired on 8 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 MWM was last recorded at 150,996 miles on 9 Jan 2025, 772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Dec 2010: 129,945 miles, lower than 145,309 miles on 4 Dec 2009.

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
150,224 miles · 29 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
772 miles
Average per year
2,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,996 miles
  • 2023 – 150,224 miles
  • 2022 – 148,797 miles
  • 2021 – 148,788 miles
  • 2018 – 148,619 miles
  • 2016 – 146,594 miles
  • 2015 – 142,597 miles
  • 2014 – 140,455 miles
  • 2013 – 138,356 miles
  • 2011 – 133,506 miles
  • 2010 – 129,945 miles
  • 2009 – 145,309 miles
  • 2008 – 121,199 miles
  • 2007 – 113,380 miles
  • 2006 – 103,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,996 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,996 miles (+772)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    150,996 miles
    Test number
    188638914154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass150,224 miles (+1,427)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    150,224 miles
    Test number
    629554267910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass148,797 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    148,797 miles
    Test number
    521914485401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass148,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    148,788 miles
    Test number
    578105129183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail148,788 miles (+169)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,788 miles
    Test number
    154550665555
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  6. Pass148,619 miles (+2,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    148,619 miles
    Test number
    648611561970
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWhole underside has surface rust
  7. Pass146,594 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    146,594 miles
    Test number
    612661911122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail146,592 miles (+3,995)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,592 miles
    Test number
    334839542988
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  9. Pass142,597 miles (+2,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    142,597 miles
    Test number
    436324635262
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  10. Pass140,455 miles (+2,099)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    140,455 miles
    Test number
    369415024253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  11. Pass138,356 miles (+4,850)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    138,356 miles
    Test number
    119395283197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass133,506 miles (+3,561)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    133,506 miles
    Test number
    956292741313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass129,945 miles (-15,364)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    129,945 miles
    Test number
    483952440429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass145,309 miles (+24,110)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    145,309 miles
    Test number
    663168939395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass121,199 miles (+7,819)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    121,199 miles
    Test number
    842440948320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass113,380 miles (+10,204)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    113,380 miles
    Test number
    844448327334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    103,176 miles
    Test number
    263802226371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 MWM

Does S18 MWM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S18 MWM expired on 8 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S18 MWM?
The MOT on S18 MWM expired on 8 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S18 MWM done?
S18 MWM was recorded at 150,996 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2025, an average of 2,636 miles a year.
Has S18 MWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 MWM has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on S18 MWM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Dec 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S18 MWM find?
S18 MWM passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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