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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

S23 DNAMOT history

S23 DNA is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 64,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

S23 DNA blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
64,642 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 DNA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 DNA was last recorded at 64,642 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,602 miles · 6 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
1,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,642 miles
  • 2025 – 64,602 miles
  • 2024 – 64,488 miles
  • 2023 – 64,414 miles
  • 2022 – 64,358 miles
  • 2021 – 63,700 miles
  • 2020 – 63,232 miles
  • 2019 – 60,198 miles
  • 2018 – 57,218 miles
  • 2017 – 53,586 miles
  • 2016 – 52,694 miles
  • 2014 – 51,510 miles
  • 2012 – 50,756 miles
  • 2011 – 47,970 miles
  • 2010 – 45,865 miles
  • 2009 – 45,650 miles
  • 2008 – 45,241 miles
  • 2007 – 44,022 miles
  • 2006 – 42,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,642 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass64,642 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    64,642 miles
    Test number
    629663627164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,602 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    64,602 miles
    Test number
    950870458550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,488 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    64,488 miles
    Test number
    706374572236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,414 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    64,414 miles
    Test number
    676576829051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,358 miles (+658)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,358 miles
    Test number
    780598201743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,700 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,700 miles
    Test number
    740921679081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,232 miles (+3,034)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,232 miles
    Test number
    794762633094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,198 miles (+2,980)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,198 miles
    Test number
    312149357991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    57,218 miles
    Test number
    145224924704
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail57,218 miles (+3,632)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,218 miles
    Test number
    465102819387
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall split (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass53,586 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,586 miles
    Test number
    482495718545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine / gearbox

  12. Fail53,586 miles (+892)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,586 miles
    Test number
    826396272252
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine / gearbox

  13. Pass52,694 miles (+1,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    52,694 miles
    Test number
    711804506859
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres starting to crack and are close to legal limit of 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass51,510 miles (+754)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    51,510 miles
    Test number
    945096044203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,756 miles (+2,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,756 miles
    Test number
    587017642264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass47,970 miles (+2,105)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,970 miles
    Test number
    715132401127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,865 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,865 miles
    Test number
    892543410190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,650 miles (+409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    45,650 miles
    Test number
    862345699109
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass45,241 miles (+1,219)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    45,241 miles
    Test number
    494552268124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass44,022 miles (+1,556)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,022 miles
    Test number
    283809067179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    42,466 miles
    Test number
    833966346156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,466 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,466 miles
    Test number
    740815846106
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S23 DNA

Does S23 DNA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 DNA is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 DNA?
The MOT on S23 DNA is valid until 12 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 DNA done?
S23 DNA was recorded at 64,642 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 1,102 miles a year.
Has S23 DNA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 DNA has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on S23 DNA 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 DNA find?
S23 DNA passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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