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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S31 UCYMOT history

S31 UCY is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 70,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

S31 UCY red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
70,767 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 UCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 UCY was last recorded at 70,767 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 3,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,732 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,035 miles
Average per year
1,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,767 miles
  • 2024 – 67,732 miles
  • 2023 – 66,306 miles
  • 2022 – 65,737 miles
  • 2021 – 65,267 miles
  • 2020 – 64,610 miles
  • 2019 – 64,090 miles
  • 2018 – 63,691 miles
  • 2017 – 62,914 miles
  • 2016 – 61,643 miles
  • 2014 – 59,851 miles
  • 2013 – 57,857 miles
  • 2012 – 57,001 miles
  • 2011 – 55,883 miles
  • 2010 – 53,665 miles
  • 2009 – 51,204 miles
  • 2008 – 48,946 miles
  • 2007 – 48,857 miles
  • 2006 – 46,639 miles
  • 2005 – 44,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,767 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s close (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50r16 (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,767 miles (+3,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    70,767 miles
    Test number
    843580781286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s close (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass67,732 miles (+1,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    67,732 miles
    Test number
    851671343831
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass66,306 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    66,306 miles
    Test number
    742941642180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    65,737 miles
    Test number
    968317386393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail65,737 miles (+470)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,737 miles
    Test number
    589752987798
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  6. Pass65,267 miles (+657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    65,267 miles
    Test number
    804215241197
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear x4 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sill starting to rust

  7. Pass64,610 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    64,610 miles
    Test number
    731442459078
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail64,610 miles (+520)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,610 miles
    Test number
    529206164870
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass64,090 miles (+399)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,090 miles
    Test number
    745739957552
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass63,691 miles (+777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,691 miles
    Test number
    277842715566
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back plate (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass62,914 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    62,914 miles
    Test number
    644001910355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50r16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear diff noisy
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Fail62,913 miles (+1,270)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,913 miles
    Test number
    684208593564
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50r16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear diff noisy
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Pass61,643 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,643 miles
    Test number
    911778077735
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Fail61,643 miles (+1,792)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,643 miles
    Test number
    913967739833
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Pass59,851 miles (+3)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    59,851 miles
    Test number
    969716044004
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail59,848 miles (+1,991)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,848 miles
    Test number
    918415344036
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust sat against rear section of subframe

  17. Pass57,857 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    57,857 miles
    Test number
    646358133003
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust rubber mounts poor condition, n/s/f brake pad warning wire fouling wheel

  18. Fail57,845 miles (+844)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,845 miles
    Test number
    467198733048
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust rubber mounts poor condition, n/s/f brake pad warning wire fouling wheel

  19. Pass57,001 miles (+1,118)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    57,001 miles
    Test number
    158500342424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAirbag Light On

  20. Pass55,883 miles (+2,218)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    55,883 miles
    Test number
    866301641078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,665 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    53,665 miles
    Test number
    960335710011
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail53,665 miles (+2,461)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,665 miles
    Test number
    943185310037
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass51,204 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    51,204 miles
    Test number
    134409009064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,008 miles (+49)1 failure3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,008 miles
    Test number
    351607209025
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll four tyres badly cracked/perishing!
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing unevenly!
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp(mounted in the boot lid) not working!

  25. Fail50,959 miles (+2,013)2 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,959 miles
    Test number
    101186509041
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll four tyres badly cracked/perishing!
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing unevenly!
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp(mounted in the boot lid) not working!

  26. Pass48,946 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    48,946 miles
    Test number
    132852408049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail48,857 miles (+2,218)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,857 miles
    Test number
    353785557392
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  28. Pass46,639 miles (+2,317)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    46,639 miles
    Test number
    212758146352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass44,322 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    44,322 miles
    Test number
    624313465369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail44,297 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,297 miles
    Test number
    870521365304
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEmissions to be retested once exhaust leak rectified and may alter

Questions about S31 UCY

Does S31 UCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 UCY is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S31 UCY?
The MOT on S31 UCY is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 UCY done?
S31 UCY was recorded at 70,767 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 1,329 miles a year.
Has S31 UCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 UCY has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S31 UCY 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 S31 UCY find?
S31 UCY passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner sill; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s close.

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