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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,895 cc

S23 BWMMOT history

S23 BWM is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 17 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 89,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

S23 BWM blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
89,101 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 BWM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 BWM was last recorded at 89,101 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,998 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
103 miles
Average per year
2,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,101 miles
  • 2025 – 88,998 miles
  • 2024 – 88,610 miles
  • 2022 – 86,397 miles
  • 2020 – 85,692 miles
  • 2019 – 84,816 miles
  • 2018 – 83,765 miles
  • 2017 – 83,150 miles
  • 2016 – 81,160 miles
  • 2015 – 80,011 miles
  • 2014 – 78,939 miles
  • 2013 – 78,232 miles
  • 2012 – 76,091 miles
  • 2011 – 72,520 miles
  • 2010 – 69,480 miles
  • 2009 – 62,982 miles
  • 2008 – 55,048 miles
  • 2007 – 45,335 miles
  • 2006 – 37,153 miles
  • 2005 – 29,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,101 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder the car rusted

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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,101 miles (+103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    89,101 miles
    Test number
    577764279594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder the car rusted

  2. Pass88,998 miles (+388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    88,998 miles
    Test number
    602319429897
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Pass88,610 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    88,610 miles
    Test number
    856799163729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail88,609 miles (+2,212)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,609 miles
    Test number
    453155436589
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass86,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    86,397 miles
    Test number
    436392731420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail86,397 miles (+705)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,397 miles
    Test number
    268904750856
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass85,692 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,692 miles
    Test number
    813146794564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,816 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,816 miles
    Test number
    422030790746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,765 miles (+615)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    83,765 miles
    Test number
    381157534638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,150 miles (+1,990)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    83,150 miles
    Test number
    467660250967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,160 miles (+1,149)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,160 miles
    Test number
    827250086031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,011 miles (+1,072)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,011 miles
    Test number
    250323486797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,939 miles (+707)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,939 miles
    Test number
    536220204338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,232 miles (+2,141)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    78,232 miles
    Test number
    786377263265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,091 miles (+3,571)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    76,091 miles
    Test number
    367048272249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,520 miles (+3,040)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    72,520 miles
    Test number
    207730771291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,480 miles (+6,498)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    69,480 miles
    Test number
    233654060267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,982 miles6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,982 miles
    Test number
    350747369413
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass62,982 miles (+7,934)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,982 miles
    Test number
    371347569296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,048 miles (+9,713)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    55,048 miles
    Test number
    514640978257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded

  21. Pass45,335 miles (+8,182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,335 miles
    Test number
    734705157225
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass37,153 miles (+7,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    37,153 miles
    Test number
    533458346201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass29,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    29,391 miles
    Test number
    312581155443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,391 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,391 miles
    Test number
    693928335266
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S23 BWM

Does S23 BWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 BWM is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 BWM?
The MOT on S23 BWM is valid until 13 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 BWM done?
S23 BWM was recorded at 89,101 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 2,859 miles a year.
Has S23 BWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 BWM has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S23 BWM 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 BWM find?
S23 BWM passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; offside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; under the car rusted.

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