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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

S21 UMPMOT history

S21 UMP is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 24 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 60,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

S21 UMP 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 Nov 2026
Mileage
60,739 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 UMP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 UMP was last recorded at 60,739 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,530 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
209 miles
Average per year
2,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,739 miles
  • 2024 – 60,530 miles
  • 2023 – 60,412 miles
  • 2022 – 60,268 miles
  • 2021 – 59,999 miles
  • 2020 – 59,556 miles
  • 2019 – 59,125 miles
  • 2018 – 58,753 miles
  • 2017 – 58,357 miles
  • 2016 – 57,685 miles
  • 2015 – 56,910 miles
  • 2014 – 55,539 miles
  • 2013 – 53,747 miles
  • 2012 – 50,295 miles
  • 2011 – 45,305 miles
  • 2010 – 41,711 miles
  • 2009 – 37,884 miles
  • 2008 – 30,520 miles
  • 2007 – 26,255 miles
  • 2006 – 17,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,739 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,739 miles (+209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    60,739 miles
    Test number
    499682318613
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass60,530 miles (+118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    60,530 miles
    Test number
    321473435307
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass60,412 miles (+144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    60,412 miles
    Test number
    422798046756
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass60,268 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    60,268 miles
    Test number
    369907239279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,999 miles (+443)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    59,999 miles
    Test number
    406343504838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,556 miles (+431)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,556 miles
    Test number
    263374911730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,125 miles (+372)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,125 miles
    Test number
    929176753508
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brakes do not quite increase & decrease at the same rate

  8. Pass58,753 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    58,753 miles
    Test number
    444099286529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail58,750 miles (+393)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,750 miles
    Test number
    247172951187
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass58,357 miles (+672)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    58,357 miles
    Test number
    823403245904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,685 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    57,685 miles
    Test number
    285307826142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail57,685 miles (+775)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,685 miles
    Test number
    212160351678
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass56,910 miles (+1,371)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    56,910 miles
    Test number
    805968495068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDrive belts perished

  14. Pass55,539 miles (+1,792)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    55,539 miles
    Test number
    436856704155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,747 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,747 miles
    Test number
    117728323110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,633 miles (+3,338)2 dangerous3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,633 miles
    Test number
    785965563026
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteBrake warning lamp on
    • NoteSome movement in both front lower arm bushes

  17. Pass50,295 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,295 miles
    Test number
    249953392051
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteTraction control light on

  18. Fail50,295 miles (+4,990)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,295 miles
    Test number
    689769582057
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteTraction control light on

  19. Pass45,305 miles (+3,594)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,305 miles
    Test number
    688987681021
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteDSC warning light on !

  20. Pass41,711 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,711 miles
    Test number
    271243180093
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail41,711 miles (+3,827)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,711 miles
    Test number
    543377670028
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass37,884 miles (+7,364)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    37,884 miles
    Test number
    441373489052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass30,520 miles (+4,265)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,520 miles
    Test number
    593370378049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,255 miles (+8,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    26,255 miles
    Test number
    290685587053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass17,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    17,464 miles
    Test number
    304783196001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 UMP

Does S21 UMP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 UMP is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S21 UMP?
The MOT on S21 UMP is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 UMP done?
S21 UMP was recorded at 60,739 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 2,211 miles a year.
Has S21 UMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 UMP has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on S21 UMP 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 UMP find?
S21 UMP passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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