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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S23 ASJMOT history

S23 ASJ is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 132,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

S23 ASJ blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
132,585 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 ASJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 ASJ was last recorded at 132,585 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,208 miles · 5 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
377 miles
Average per year
2,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,585 miles
  • 2021 – 132,208 miles
  • 2020 – 131,400 miles
  • 2015 – 131,289 miles
  • 2014 – 127,866 miles
  • 2013 – 124,447 miles
  • 2012 – 120,906 miles
  • 2011 – 117,128 miles
  • 2010 – 112,441 miles
  • 2009 – 107,696 miles
  • 2008 – 105,146 miles
  • 2007 – 100,808 miles
  • 2006 – 95,534 miles
  • 2005 – 90,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,585 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryUnderside has surface rust all over

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.

  • Front Exhaust system not adequately supported

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,585 miles (+377)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    132,585 miles
    Test number
    779864522525
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has surface rust all over

  2. Pass132,208 miles (+808)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    132,208 miles
    Test number
    606213022453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,400 miles (+111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    131,400 miles
    Test number
    963951291423
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass131,289 miles (+3,423)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    131,289 miles
    Test number
    499605705225
    • NoteOffside front tyre has age related cracks

  5. Fail127,866 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,866 miles
    Test number
    466435394103
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  6. Pass127,866 miles (+3,419)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    127,866 miles
    Test number
    966285494122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    124,447 miles
    Test number
    387474703434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail124,447 miles (+3,541)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,447 miles
    Test number
    959504803209
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  9. Pass120,906 miles (+3,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    120,906 miles
    Test number
    495517802265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Pass117,128 miles (+4,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    117,128 miles
    Test number
    869069801214
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass112,441 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    112,441 miles
    Test number
    283195250177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail112,372 miles (+4,676)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,372 miles
    Test number
    233544750140
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  13. Pass107,696 miles (+18)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    107,696 miles
    Test number
    860491399133
    • NoteExhaust Clap Very Tatty

  14. Fail107,678 miles (+2,532)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,678 miles
    Test number
    751890799113
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  15. Pass105,146 miles (+4,338)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    105,146 miles
    Test number
    524277898189
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass100,808 miles (+5,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    100,808 miles
    Test number
    631609397189
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass95,534 miles (+5,036)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    95,534 miles
    Test number
    972499496108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    90,498 miles
    Test number
    292375195151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 ASJ

Does S23 ASJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 ASJ is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 ASJ?
The MOT on S23 ASJ is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 ASJ done?
S23 ASJ was recorded at 132,585 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 2,003 miles a year.
Has S23 ASJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 ASJ has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on S23 ASJ 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 S23 ASJ find?
S23 ASJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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