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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc

S30 BEMMOT history

S30 BEM is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 54,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

S30 BEM blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
54,019 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 BEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 BEM was last recorded at 54,019 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,875 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
144 miles
Average per year
1,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,019 miles
  • 2025 – 53,875 miles
  • 2024 – 53,656 miles
  • 2023 – 53,138 miles
  • 2022 – 52,930 miles
  • 2021 – 52,464 miles
  • 2019 – 51,781 miles
  • 2018 – 50,659 miles
  • 2017 – 49,499 miles
  • 2016 – 47,651 miles
  • 2015 – 46,626 miles
  • 2014 – 44,673 miles
  • 2013 – 43,794 miles
  • 2011 – 41,692 miles
  • 2010 – 38,785 miles
  • 2009 – 33,780 miles
  • 2008 – 31,300 miles
  • 2007 – 26,398 miles
  • 2006 – 20,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,019 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,019 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    54,019 miles
    Test number
    331370008733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,875 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    53,875 miles
    Test number
    625863311847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    53,656 miles
    Test number
    735234463867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail53,656 miles (+518)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,656 miles
    Test number
    327469509146
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass53,138 miles (+208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    53,138 miles
    Test number
    180496107576
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass52,930 miles (+466)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    52,930 miles
    Test number
    328228746169
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Pass52,464 miles (+683)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    52,464 miles
    Test number
    122362537030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,781 miles (+1,122)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,781 miles
    Test number
    719173334453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,659 miles (+1,160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    50,659 miles
    Test number
    307606220343
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass49,499 miles (+1,848)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    49,499 miles
    Test number
    130510877604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    47,651 miles
    Test number
    556251856308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,651 miles (+1,025)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,651 miles
    Test number
    667628589102
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass46,626 miles (+1,953)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    46,626 miles
    Test number
    905100977819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,673 miles (+879)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    44,673 miles
    Test number
    457092234420
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll brake pipes painted over unable to check corrosion

  15. Pass43,794 miles (+2,102)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    43,794 miles
    Test number
    275495923303
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll front and rear brake pipes painted over with thick gray paint unable to check corrosion
    • NoteOuter sills covered with plastic trims

  16. Pass41,692 miles (+2,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    41,692 miles
    Test number
    218605621360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass38,785 miles (+5,005)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    38,785 miles
    Test number
    511147330364
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/S/F FOG LAMP LENS BROKEN

  18. Pass33,780 miles (+2,480)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    33,780 miles
    Test number
    304577119379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,300 miles (+4,902)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,300 miles
    Test number
    660852708314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,398 miles
    Test number
    994974857217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,395 miles (+6,310)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,395 miles
    Test number
    772174657202
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass20,085 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    20,085 miles
    Test number
    232964236313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    19,067 miles
    Test number
    431691576152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 BEM

Does S30 BEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 BEM is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 BEM?
The MOT on S30 BEM is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 BEM done?
S30 BEM was recorded at 54,019 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 1,762 miles a year.
Has S30 BEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 BEM has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S30 BEM 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 S30 BEM find?
S30 BEM passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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