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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

S21 ESPMOT history

S21 ESP is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 56,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

S21 ESP green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
56,380 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 ESP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 ESP was last recorded at 56,380 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 May 2018: 49,994 miles, lower than 49,995 miles on 17 May 2018.

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
56,379 miles · 17 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,380 miles
  • 2025 – 55,434 miles
  • 2023 – 54,282 miles
  • 2021 – 53,105 miles
  • 2020 – 51,954 miles
  • 2019 – 50,887 miles
  • 2018 – 49,994 miles
  • 2017 – 49,362 miles
  • 2016 – 48,425 miles
  • 2015 – 47,980 miles
  • 2014 – 47,214 miles
  • 2012 – 45,348 miles
  • 2011 – 42,721 miles
  • 2010 – 41,864 miles
  • 2009 – 39,235 miles
  • 2008 – 36,656 miles
  • 2007 – 34,544 miles
  • 2006 – 30,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,380 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,380 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    56,380 miles
    Test number
    719605368300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail56,379 miles (+945)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,379 miles
    Test number
    697432702288
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade as come out of fixing & insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass55,434 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    55,434 miles
    Test number
    592777867365
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail55,432 miles (+1,150)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,432 miles
    Test number
    753057892079
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Terminals also loose (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both and also worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass54,282 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    54,282 miles
    Test number
    473065580082
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail54,282 miles (+1,177)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,282 miles
    Test number
    227060254769
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass53,105 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    53,105 miles
    Test number
    534517879870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail53,069 miles (+1,115)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,069 miles
    Test number
    467490553209
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass51,954 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    51,954 miles
    Test number
    355416341271
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail51,949 miles (+1,062)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,949 miles
    Test number
    678458900588
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass50,887 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,887 miles
    Test number
    358095346546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,994 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    49,994 miles
    Test number
    665772933637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,995 miles (+633)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,995 miles
    Test number
    434295690712
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass49,362 miles (+937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    49,362 miles
    Test number
    410777027380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass48,425 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,425 miles
    Test number
    474907176137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail48,425 miles (+445)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,425 miles
    Test number
    210606930768
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass47,980 miles (+766)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,980 miles
    Test number
    787633315197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,214 miles (+1,866)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,214 miles
    Test number
    776863984062
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • NoteOil leak to engine
    • NoteRear exhaust system deteriorated

  19. Pass45,348 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    45,348 miles
    Test number
    295098362400
    • NoteOil leak to engine
    • NoteOnly 40% of rear brake discs in use
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated

  20. Fail45,348 miles (+2,627)2 dangerous1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,348 miles
    Test number
    277261962147
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak to engine
    • NoteOnly 40% of rear brake discs in use
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated

  21. Pass42,721 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,721 miles
    Test number
    895960851166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail42,721 miles (+857)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,721 miles
    Test number
    879688141110
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass41,864 miles (+2,629)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    41,864 miles
    Test number
    314684940456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,235 miles (+2,579)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,235 miles
    Test number
    440561759243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  25. Pass36,656 miles (+2,112)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,656 miles
    Test number
    853523638227
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass34,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    34,544 miles
    Test number
    343195727214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail34,544 miles (+4,343)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,544 miles
    Test number
    262972427250
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass30,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,201 miles
    Test number
    851216856293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 ESP

Does S21 ESP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 ESP is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 ESP?
The MOT on S21 ESP is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 ESP done?
S21 ESP was recorded at 56,380 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 1,342 miles a year.
Has S21 ESP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 ESP has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S21 ESP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S21 ESP find?
S21 ESP passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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