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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

S21 ARPMOT history

S21 ARP is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 103,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2024.

S21 ARP blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2025
Mileage
103,694 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 ARP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 ARP was last recorded at 103,694 miles on 26 Mar 2024, 451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,243 miles · 21 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
451 miles
Average per year
3,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,694 miles
  • 2023 – 103,243 miles
  • 2022 – 102,725 miles
  • 2021 – 102,287 miles
  • 2019 – 99,075 miles
  • 2018 – 95,775 miles
  • 2017 – 92,533 miles
  • 2015 – 87,194 miles
  • 2014 – 81,622 miles
  • 2012 – 81,620 miles
  • 2011 – 78,640 miles
  • 2010 – 73,798 miles
  • 2009 – 67,527 miles
  • 2008 – 58,951 miles
  • 2007 – 45,766 miles
  • 2006 – 36,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,694 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,694 miles (+451)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    103,694 miles
    Test number
    419016993747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,243 miles (+518)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    103,243 miles
    Test number
    915050289560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,725 miles (+438)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    102,725 miles
    Test number
    678785059298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,287 miles (+3,212)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,287 miles
    Test number
    789807831115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,075 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,075 miles
    Test number
    464872052550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail99,066 miles (+3,291)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,066 miles
    Test number
    496337963116
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass95,775 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    95,775 miles
    Test number
    615708379565
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded

  8. Fail95,767 miles (+3,234)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,767 miles
    Test number
    866329636463
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded

  9. Pass92,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    92,533 miles
    Test number
    305657352950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,533 miles (+5,339)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,533 miles
    Test number
    293525623364
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass87,194 miles (+5,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    87,194 miles
    Test number
    858677152337
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass81,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,622 miles
    Test number
    449518284272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,622 miles (+2)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,622 miles
    Test number
    748866584277
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteGeneral corrsion of suspension components

  14. Pass81,620 miles (+2,980)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    81,620 miles
    Test number
    968194182026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,640 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    78,640 miles
    Test number
    167146461062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail78,638 miles (+4,840)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,638 miles
    Test number
    257066261061
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass73,798 miles (+6,271)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,798 miles
    Test number
    931995580010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass67,527 miles (+8,576)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,527 miles
    Test number
    610553189040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates slightly deteriorated.

  19. Pass58,951 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    58,951 miles
    Test number
    972233968098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail58,948 miles (+13,182)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,948 miles
    Test number
    500430768052
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass45,766 miles (+9,502)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    45,766 miles
    Test number
    910637727006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass36,264 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    36,264 miles
    Test number
    501017746016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,259 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,259 miles
    Test number
    201736046094
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about S21 ARP

Does S21 ARP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S21 ARP expired on 25 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S21 ARP?
The MOT on S21 ARP expired on 25 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S21 ARP done?
S21 ARP was recorded at 103,694 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2024, an average of 3,724 miles a year.
Has S21 ARP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 ARP has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2019.
Has the mileage on S21 ARP 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 S21 ARP find?
S21 ARP passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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