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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S23 JANMOT history

S23 JAN is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 14 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 24,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

S23 JAN silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
24,238 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 JAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
14 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 JAN was last recorded at 24,238 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 90 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
24,148 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
90 miles
Average per year
536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 24,238 miles
  • 2025 – 24,148 miles
  • 2024 – 23,976 miles
  • 2023 – 23,952 miles
  • 2022 – 23,852 miles
  • 2021 – 23,796 miles
  • 2019 – 23,748 miles
  • 2018 – 23,263 miles
  • 2017 – 22,769 miles
  • 2016 – 21,703 miles
  • 2015 – 21,381 miles
  • 2014 – 21,170 miles
  • 2013 – 20,877 miles
  • 2012 – 20,218 miles
  • 2011 – 20,010 miles
  • 2010 – 19,160 miles
  • 2009 – 18,261 miles
  • 2008 – 17,084 miles
  • 2007 – 15,450 miles
  • 2006 – 13,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,238 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,238 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    24,238 miles
    Test number
    612455673050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass24,148 miles (+172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    24,148 miles
    Test number
    619196463696
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass23,976 miles (+24)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    23,976 miles
    Test number
    423583250578
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has slight corrosion not seriously weakened or leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has slight corrosion not seriously weakened or leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass23,952 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    23,952 miles
    Test number
    117793383600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass23,852 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    23,852 miles
    Test number
    441897268982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass23,796 miles (+48)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    23,796 miles
    Test number
    953920039947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass23,748 miles (+485)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    23,748 miles
    Test number
    750127109758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass23,263 miles (+494)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    23,263 miles
    Test number
    461723866106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass22,769 miles (+1,066)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    22,769 miles
    Test number
    989715622395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,703 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    21,703 miles
    Test number
    553602170290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    21,381 miles
    Test number
    625765195143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail21,381 miles (+211)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,381 miles
    Test number
    297355395167
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished and cracked
  13. Pass21,170 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    21,170 miles
    Test number
    825732894172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,877 miles (+659)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    20,877 miles
    Test number
    529620003276
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Pass20,218 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    20,218 miles
    Test number
    705903802228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,010 miles (+850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    20,010 miles
    Test number
    118907191155
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  17. Pass19,160 miles (+899)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    19,160 miles
    Test number
    820444400208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,261 miles (+1,177)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    18,261 miles
    Test number
    344445709259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,084 miles (+1,634)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    17,084 miles
    Test number
    593570408256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,450 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    15,450 miles
    Test number
    382554907454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail15,402 miles (+1,838)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,402 miles
    Test number
    111171307286
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass13,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    13,564 miles
    Test number
    341275006291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 JAN

Does S23 JAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 JAN is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 JAN?
The MOT on S23 JAN is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 JAN done?
S23 JAN was recorded at 24,238 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 536 miles a year.
Has S23 JAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 JAN has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on S23 JAN 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 JAN find?
S23 JAN passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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