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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S25 TLEMOT history

S25 TLE is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 29 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 30,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

S25 TLE silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
30,983 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S25 TLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S25 TLE was last recorded at 30,983 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,872 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
111 miles
Average per year
1,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,983 miles
  • 2025 – 30,872 miles
  • 2024 – 30,805 miles
  • 2023 – 30,719 miles
  • 2022 – 30,014 miles
  • 2021 – 29,096 miles
  • 2020 – 28,857 miles
  • 2019 – 27,903 miles
  • 2018 – 26,251 miles
  • 2017 – 23,939 miles
  • 2016 – 22,418 miles
  • 2015 – 21,964 miles
  • 2013 – 20,356 miles
  • 2012 – 18,156 miles
  • 2011 – 15,785 miles
  • 2010 – 11,629 miles
  • 2009 – 10,945 miles
  • 2008 – 9,953 miles
  • 2007 – 8,975 miles
  • 2006 – 8,381 miles
  • 2005 – 7,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,983 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,983 miles (+111)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    30,983 miles
    Test number
    770458444931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  2. Pass30,872 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    30,872 miles
    Test number
    846569243533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass30,805 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    30,805 miles
    Test number
    637364712973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass30,719 miles (+705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    30,719 miles
    Test number
    849917524290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass30,014 miles (+918)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    30,014 miles
    Test number
    598199000311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass29,096 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    29,096 miles
    Test number
    837147263890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass28,857 miles (+954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    28,857 miles
    Test number
    140074081553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all tyre valves perished and starting to split (5.2.3 (j))
  8. Pass27,903 miles (+1,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    27,903 miles
    Test number
    818472810360
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (j))
  9. Pass26,251 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    26,251 miles
    Test number
    591064626799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail26,251 miles (+2,312)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,251 miles
    Test number
    532517120257
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryWipers not fully tested
  11. Pass23,939 miles (+1,521)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    23,939 miles
    Test number
    293196109318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,418 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    22,418 miles
    Test number
    209525371624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,964 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    21,964 miles
    Test number
    245059785142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,356 miles (+2,200)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    20,356 miles
    Test number
    789844503316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,156 miles (+2,371)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    18,156 miles
    Test number
    916877032230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,785 miles (+4,156)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    15,785 miles
    Test number
    526347411290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,629 miles (+684)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    11,629 miles
    Test number
    834387000234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,945 miles (+992)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    10,945 miles
    Test number
    562980709314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,953 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    9,953 miles
    Test number
    873987778264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,975 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    8,975 miles
    Test number
    490115707462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,381 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    8,381 miles
    Test number
    583617576200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    7,758 miles
    Test number
    621976585252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass7,758 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    7,758 miles
    Test number
    610836785211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail7,746 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,746 miles
    Test number
    302935485492
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about S25 TLE

Does S25 TLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S25 TLE is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S25 TLE?
The MOT on S25 TLE is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S25 TLE done?
S25 TLE was recorded at 30,983 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 1,117 miles a year.
Has S25 TLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S25 TLE has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on S25 TLE 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 S25 TLE find?
S25 TLE passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front valve stem slightly damaged; offside front valve stem slightly damaged; offside front valve stem slightly damaged, and 1 more.

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