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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S32 COUMOT history

S32 COU is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 4 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 76,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

S32 COU red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
76,911 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S32 COU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S32 COU was last recorded at 76,911 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 2,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,319 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,592 miles
Average per year
2,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,911 miles
  • 2025 – 74,319 miles
  • 2022 – 71,440 miles
  • 2020 – 70,959 miles
  • 2018 – 70,642 miles
  • 2016 – 68,327 miles
  • 2014 – 66,690 miles
  • 2013 – 64,794 miles
  • 2012 – 60,635 miles
  • 2011 – 56,982 miles
  • 2010 – 49,850 miles
  • 2009 – 44,232 miles
  • 2008 – 39,280 miles
  • 2006 – 31,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,911 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Fuel line rusty

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 door stiff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play new one fitted maybe faulty?? (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,911 miles (+2,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    76,911 miles
    Test number
    852141948181
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel line rusty

  2. Pass74,319 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    74,319 miles
    Test number
    721517518043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail74,316 miles5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,316 miles
    Test number
    783345974718
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    218884478864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,440 miles (+481)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    71,440 miles
    Test number
    494571159140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,959 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    70,959 miles
    Test number
    532154229526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,642 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,642 miles
    Test number
    283610402408
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail70,641 miles3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,641 miles
    Test number
    308214867555
    • MajorNearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    171126514800
    • AdvisoryNearside door stiff

  10. FailMileage not read1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    217574979373
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside door stiff

  11. Pass68,327 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    68,327 miles
    Test number
    889386890926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play new one fitted maybe faulty?? (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Fail68,283 miles9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,283 miles
    Test number
    449258088617
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play new one fitted maybe faulty?? (2.2.B.1f)

  13. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    297396825494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. FailMileage not read9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    145125025139
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail66,690 miles (+1,896)5 failures2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,690 miles
    Test number
    586248994113
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/S/R shocker damp
    • NoteN/S/R tyre low on inner edge
    • NoteO/S/R tyre cracked
    • NoteO/S/R tyre low on inner edge
    • NoteBoth front headlamps dull
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly perished

  16. Pass64,794 miles (+39)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    64,794 miles
    Test number
    955308403278
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded on inner faces

  17. Fail64,755 miles (+4,120)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,755 miles
    Test number
    429264203284
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded on inner faces

  18. Pass60,635 miles (+82)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,635 miles
    Test number
    798635512110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail60,553 miles (+3,571)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,553 miles
    Test number
    398098002126
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass56,982 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    56,982 miles
    Test number
    245890011448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail56,945 miles (+7,095)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,945 miles
    Test number
    288689801480
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass49,850 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    49,850 miles
    Test number
    761340260016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,806 miles (+5,574)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,806 miles
    Test number
    484337550016
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  24. Pass44,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    44,232 miles
    Test number
    154463639429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,232 miles (+4,952)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,232 miles
    Test number
    262443639007
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass39,280 miles (+8,160)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    39,280 miles
    Test number
    853065118063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,120 miles
    Test number
    433564776032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S32 COU

Does S32 COU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S32 COU is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S32 COU?
The MOT on S32 COU is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S32 COU done?
S32 COU was recorded at 76,911 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 2,307 miles a year.
Has S32 COU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S32 COU has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S32 COU 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 S32 COU find?
S32 COU passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: central fuel line rusty.

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