BMW Z3
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
S23 DAVMOT history
S23 DAV is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 15 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 69,860 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 69,860 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 682 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S23 DAV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 15 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S23 DAV was last recorded at 69,860 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 69,860 miles · 25 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 682 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 69,860 miles
- 2023 – 69,845 miles
- 2022 – 69,774 miles
- 2021 – 69,238 miles
- 2020 – 69,157 miles
- 2019 – 69,052 miles
- 2017 – 68,570 miles
- 2016 – 65,082 miles
- 2015 – 62,347 miles
- 2011 – 60,147 miles
- 2009 – 59,400 miles
- 2007 – 58,190 miles
- 2006 – 56,428 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass69,860 miles
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryUndercarriage corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil Leak
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,860 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 69,860 miles
- Test number
- 907940809596
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndercarriage corroded
Fail69,860 miles (+15)1 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,860 miles
- Test number
- 382694930983
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndercarriage corroded
Pass69,845 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 69,845 miles
- Test number
- 849124249498
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail69,842 miles (+68)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,842 miles
- Test number
- 156590915911
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass69,774 miles (+536)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2023
- Odometer
- 69,774 miles
- Test number
- 847185145258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,238 miles (+81)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2022
- Odometer
- 69,238 miles
- Test number
- 174526123342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,157 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 69,157 miles
- Test number
- 945962917974
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail69,155 miles (+103)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,155 miles
- Test number
- 703608423100
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake reading lower than expected
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting for rear silencer insecure
Pass69,052 miles (+482)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 69,052 miles
- Test number
- 324029426547
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive lower front of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass68,570 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 68,570 miles
- Test number
- 782368968940
- AdvisoryOil Leak
Fail68,570 miles (+3,488)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,570 miles
- Test number
- 590735221699
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryO/S Rear brake pad warning wire loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil Leak
Pass65,082 miles (+134)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 65,082 miles
- Test number
- 522741669370
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail64,948 miles (+2,601)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,948 miles
- Test number
- 461297395099
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass62,347 miles (+2,200)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 62,347 miles
- Test number
- 370033559159
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass60,147 miles (+747)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 60,147 miles
- Test number
- 838467351142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,400 miles (+1,210)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2010
- Odometer
- 59,400 miles
- Test number
- 803171539108
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,190 miles (+1,762)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 58,190 miles
- Test number
- 692879247220
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Note** AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON **
Pass56,428 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 56,428 miles
- Test number
- 890943296189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S23 DAV
- Does S23 DAV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 DAV is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S23 DAV?
- The MOT on S23 DAV 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 S23 DAV done?
- S23 DAV was recorded at 69,860 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 682 miles a year.
- Has S23 DAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S23 DAV has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on S23 DAV 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 DAV find?
- S23 DAV passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; fuel tank straps corroded, and 7 more.
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