BMW Z3
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
S30 JSWMOT history
S30 JSW is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 80,853 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 80,853 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,299 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S30 JSW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Jan 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S30 JSW was last recorded at 80,853 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 80,853 miles · 17 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,299 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 80,853 miles
- 2025 – 80,170 miles
- 2024 – 78,976 miles
- 2020 – 78,965 miles
- 2019 – 77,933 miles
- 2018 – 77,388 miles
- 2017 – 76,662 miles
- 2016 – 75,534 miles
- 2015 – 74,424 miles
- 2014 – 71,745 miles
- 2013 – 70,235 miles
- 2012 – 68,742 miles
- 2011 – 67,404 miles
- 2010 – 66,253 miles
- 2009 – 65,054 miles
- 2008 – 63,826 miles
- 2007 – 59,842 miles
- 2006 – 54,790 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass80,853 miles
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Body brace corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre rubbed on inner and outer sidewallRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slow to retractRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Face of brake disc corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hose's (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySill covers and under trays fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryVarious areas under car 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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Advised all four brake hoes metal ends rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Advised gen corrosion under side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Advised sill cover fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass80,853 miles1 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 80,853 miles
- Test number
- 773719363301
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Body brace corroded
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre rubbed on inner and outer sidewall
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slow to retract
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Face of brake disc corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hose's (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryVarious areas under car corroded
Fail80,853 miles (+683)2 major1 repaired2 minor17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,853 miles
- Test number
- 650037513820
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth headlamps lens faded
- AdvisoryFront Body brace corroded
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre rubbed on inner and outer sidewall
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slow to retract
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Face of brake disc corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hose's (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryVarious areas under car corroded
Pass80,170 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 80,170 miles
- Test number
- 264641963122
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAdvised nsr jacking point rusty
- AdvisoryAdvised parking brake is low n/s/r
Fail80,170 miles (+1,194)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,170 miles
- Test number
- 780655285510
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAdvised nsr jacking point rusty
- AdvisoryAdvised parking brake is low n/s/r
Pass78,976 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 78,976 miles
- Test number
- 880060394253
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryAdvised all four brake hoes metal ends rusty
- AdvisoryAdvised gen corrosion under side
Fail78,976 miles (+1)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,976 miles
- Test number
- 463330741157
- MajorIndicator switch inoperative switch fault (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements stays on all time (4.5.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryAdvised all four brake hoes metal ends rusty
- AdvisoryAdvised gen corrosion under side
Fail78,975 miles (+10)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,975 miles
- Test number
- 422152261311
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four hoes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAdvised gen corrosion underside
- AdvisoryAdvised nsr parking brake low efficency only just met
- AdvisoryAdvised sill cover fitted
Pass78,965 miles (+1,032)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 78,965 miles
- Test number
- 734084294533
- AdvisoryAdvised front suspension leg rusty
- AdvisoryAdvised midd rear exhaust outer skin corroded slight blow
- AdvisoryAdvised nsr brake hoes ferrel rusty
- AdvisoryAdvised osr brake hoes ferrel rusty
- AdvisoryAdvised parking brake effort low os
- AdvisoryAdvised rusty underside places
- AdvisoryAdvised sill cover fitted
- AdvisoryAdvised small corrosion osf sill end
Pass77,933 miles (+545)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 77,933 miles
- Test number
- 725561619976
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front headlamps faded
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner ball joint gaiter perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Hand brake performance low
- AdvisoryOffside body sill cover corroded
Pass77,388 miles (+726)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 77,388 miles
- Test number
- 820920902424
- AdvisoryBoth front headlamps faded
- AdvisoryCentre and rear section of exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end gaiter perished
- AdvisoryOffside front body sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside front inner ball joint cover perished
Pass76,662 miles (+1,128)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 76,662 miles
- Test number
- 419022604244
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside body sill corroded
- AdvisoryRear and centre exhaust corroded
Pass75,534 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 75,534 miles
- Test number
- 257922341555
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryOff side front end of body sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fail75,534 miles (+1,110)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,534 miles
- Test number
- 543505421119
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryOff side front end of body sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass74,424 miles (+2,679)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 74,424 miles
- Test number
- 287762685157
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- NoteCentre and rear exhaust silencers corroded
- NoteOffside tyre valve perished
- NoteSlight corrosion to offside end of body sill
Pass71,745 miles (+1,510)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 71,745 miles
- Test number
- 929260714226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,235 miles (+1,493)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 70,235 miles
- Test number
- 918072983146
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteBoth rear tyres perishing on treads
Pass68,742 miles (+1,338)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 68,742 miles
- Test number
- 708179602260
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteAll tyres perishing in tread
Pass67,404 miles (+1,151)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 67,404 miles
- Test number
- 319846291164
- NoteAdvised both front tyres cracking in tread
- NoteAdvised both rear tyres cracking in tread
- NoteAdvised rear section of corroded slight blow
- NoteAdvised slight play osf bottom ball joint outer
Fail66,253 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,253 miles
- Test number
- 152080300274
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteAll tyres perishing in treads
Pass66,253 miles (+1,199)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 66,253 miles
- Test number
- 744420900293
- NoteAll tyres perishing in treads
Pass65,054 miles (+1,228)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 65,054 miles
- Test number
- 323603719417
- NoteRear exhaust box and centre box corroded
Pass63,826 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 63,826 miles
- Test number
- 144340918275
- NoteExhaust starting to deteriorate
Fail63,826 miles (+3,984)11 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,826 miles
- Test number
- 284067008270
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteExhaust starting to deteriorate
Pass59,842 miles (+5,052)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 59,842 miles
- Test number
- 942274707251
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass54,790 miles6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 54,790 miles
- Test number
- 801512416266
- NoteAll brake disc faces corroding
- NoteCuts in nearside rear and offside front tyres
- NoteFront exhaust bracket broken
- NoteRear and front brake pipes corroding
- NoteRear exhaust box corroding
- NoteSill areas and parts of underbody could not be checked,covered in
Questions about S30 JSW
- Does S30 JSW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 JSW is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S30 JSW?
- The MOT on S30 JSW is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S30 JSW done?
- S30 JSW was recorded at 80,853 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 1,299 miles a year.
- Has S30 JSW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S30 JSW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on S30 JSW 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 JSW find?
- S30 JSW passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 16 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front body brace corroded; front power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded, and 14 more.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.