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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S30 SPHMOT history

S30 SPH is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 81,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2022.

S30 SPH blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2022
Mileage
81,314 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 SPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S30 SPH was last recorded at 81,314 miles on 9 Sept 2022, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,212 miles · 24 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
102 miles
Average per year
3,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 81,314 miles
  • 2021 – 81,212 miles
  • 2020 – 80,912 miles
  • 2019 – 80,302 miles
  • 2018 – 79,275 miles
  • 2017 – 75,412 miles
  • 2016 – 71,014 miles
  • 2015 – 65,801 miles
  • 2014 – 58,551 miles
  • 2013 – 54,596 miles
  • 2012 – 52,319 miles
  • 2010 – 45,515 miles
  • 2009 – 39,871 miles
  • 2008 – 37,117 miles
  • 2007 – 34,879 miles
  • 2006 – 32,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail81,314 miles
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail81,314 miles (+102)13 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,314 miles
    Test number
    816784524292
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension corroded

  2. Pass81,212 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,212 miles
    Test number
    857484159339
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Fail81,212 miles (+300)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,212 miles
    Test number
    701684799342
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Pass80,912 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,912 miles
    Test number
    136753463235
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail80,912 miles (+610)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,912 miles
    Test number
    827089617134
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass80,302 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,302 miles
    Test number
    783326689590
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail80,302 miles (+1,027)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,302 miles
    Test number
    121739262614
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass79,275 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    79,275 miles
    Test number
    973103122789
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension strut mount detertiorated

  9. Fail79,275 miles (+3,863)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,275 miles
    Test number
    407503882818
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension strut mount detertiorated

  10. Pass75,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,412 miles
    Test number
    132053436184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,412 miles (+4,398)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,412 miles
    Test number
    916400390141
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass71,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,014 miles
    Test number
    736540282199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,014 miles (+5,213)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,014 miles
    Test number
    957073742970
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  14. Pass65,801 miles (+7,250)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    65,801 miles
    Test number
    291345512774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,551 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,551 miles
    Test number
    818553984085
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low & perished
    • NoteSlight wear in steering rack inner joints

  16. Pass58,551 miles (+3,955)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,551 miles
    Test number
    978213484082
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low & perished
    • NoteSlight wear in steering rack inner joints

  17. Pass54,596 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    54,596 miles
    Test number
    185236133415
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail54,596 miles (+2,277)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,596 miles
    Test number
    107703333436
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass52,319 miles (+6,804)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    52,319 miles
    Test number
    915560162001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,515 miles (+5,644)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    45,515 miles
    Test number
    314575460403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,871 miles (+2,754)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    39,871 miles
    Test number
    203655779215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,117 miles (+2,238)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    37,117 miles
    Test number
    142662388297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,879 miles (+2,682)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    34,879 miles
    Test number
    563121167293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    32,197 miles
    Test number
    521501266255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 SPH

Does S30 SPH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S30 SPH expired on 15 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S30 SPH?
The MOT on S30 SPH expired on 15 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S30 SPH done?
S30 SPH was recorded at 81,314 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2022, an average of 3,075 miles a year.
Has S30 SPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 SPH has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S30 SPH 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 SPH find?
S30 SPH failed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2022 with 13 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; front brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 12 more.

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