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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S30 LYNMOT history

S30 LYN is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 50,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

S30 LYN blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
50,052 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 LYN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 LYN was last recorded at 50,052 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,987 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
65 miles
Average per year
1,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,052 miles
  • 2024 – 49,987 miles
  • 2023 – 49,949 miles
  • 2022 – 49,884 miles
  • 2021 – 49,811 miles
  • 2020 – 49,710 miles
  • 2019 – 49,319 miles
  • 2018 – 49,282 miles
  • 2017 – 48,536 miles
  • 2016 – 47,658 miles
  • 2015 – 45,637 miles
  • 2014 – 44,530 miles
  • 2013 – 42,632 miles
  • 2012 – 41,142 miles
  • 2011 – 40,021 miles
  • 2010 – 35,487 miles
  • 2009 – 32,485 miles
  • 2008 – 30,497 miles
  • 2007 – 29,155 miles
  • 2006 – 26,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,052 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • EML not illuminating, not testable item.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass50,052 miles (+65)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    50,052 miles
    Test number
    244115897737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass49,987 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    49,987 miles
    Test number
    178124679656
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipes sprayed in white grease (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass49,949 miles (+65)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    49,949 miles
    Test number
    327897188463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass49,884 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    49,884 miles
    Test number
    502923592793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,811 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    49,811 miles
    Test number
    979681162836
    • AdvisoryEML not illuminating, not testable item.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat has slight forward and aft movement
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail49,811 miles (+101)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,811 miles
    Test number
    592765227997
    • MajorBrake performance not tested Not tested due to broken osf coil spring making unsafe. (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEML not illuminating, not testable item.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass49,710 miles (+391)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    49,710 miles
    Test number
    323500061095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth fuel tank straps corroded

  8. Pass49,319 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,319 miles
    Test number
    173707061848
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in seat runners

  9. Fail49,319 miles (+37)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,319 miles
    Test number
    669782357920
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in seat runners

  10. Pass49,282 miles (+746)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    49,282 miles
    Test number
    831681695917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,536 miles (+878)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,536 miles
    Test number
    289281995885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,658 miles (+2,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    47,658 miles
    Test number
    111832731726
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass45,637 miles (+1,107)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    45,637 miles
    Test number
    964155934743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,530 miles (+1,898)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    44,530 miles
    Test number
    639356574264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,632 miles (+1,490)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,632 miles
    Test number
    666602883278
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres have cracks in tread

  16. Pass41,142 miles (+1,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    41,142 miles
    Test number
    697825762222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass40,021 miles (+4,534)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,021 miles
    Test number
    296633271230
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass35,487 miles (+3,002)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    35,487 miles
    Test number
    622628980281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,485 miles (+1,988)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    32,485 miles
    Test number
    533430809339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,497 miles (+1,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,497 miles
    Test number
    253298598276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass29,155 miles (+2,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    29,155 miles
    Test number
    724824807396
    • 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)

  22. Pass26,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    26,824 miles
    Test number
    490223896201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 LYN

Does S30 LYN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 LYN is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S30 LYN?
The MOT on S30 LYN is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 LYN done?
S30 LYN was recorded at 50,052 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 1,222 miles a year.
Has S30 LYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 LYN has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on S30 LYN 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 LYN find?
S30 LYN passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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