BMW Z3
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc
S32 CVLMOT history
S32 CVL is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 73,618 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 73,618 mi
- At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,793 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S32 CVL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 27 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S32 CVL was last recorded at 73,618 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 3,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 70,384 miles · 2 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,234 miles
- Average per year
- 2,793 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,618 miles
- 2025 – 70,384 miles
- 2024 – 66,871 miles
- 2023 – 62,552 miles
- 2022 – 59,765 miles
- 2021 – 54,367 miles
- 2020 – 52,071 miles
- 2019 – 49,775 miles
- 2018 – 47,324 miles
- 2017 – 44,306 miles
- 2016 – 40,984 miles
- 2015 – 37,494 miles
- 2013 – 30,382 miles
- 2012 – 28,839 miles
- 2011 – 26,980 miles
- 2010 – 23,426 miles
- 2009 – 22,044 miles
- 2008 – 20,562 miles
- 2007 – 19,159 miles
- 2006 – 17,895 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,618 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Both rear suspension coil springs and fuel tank mounting strap starting to rust
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 3 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,618 miles (+3,234)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 73,618 miles
- Test number
- 575957238218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,384 miles (+3,513)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 70,384 miles
- Test number
- 571760596310
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass66,871 miles (+128)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 66,871 miles
- Test number
- 831122360091
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail66,743 miles (+4,191)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,743 miles
- Test number
- 967076686412
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass62,552 miles (+2,787)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 62,552 miles
- Test number
- 558154806071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,765 miles (+5,398)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 59,765 miles
- Test number
- 671698601134
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass54,367 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 54,367 miles
- Test number
- 263230047852
- AdvisoryBoth rear suspension coil springs and fuel tank mounting strap starting to rust
- AdvisoryNearside front foglamp glass cracked
- AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber slightly damp
Fail54,362 miles (+2,291)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,362 miles
- Test number
- 492921290659
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBoth rear suspension coil springs and fuel tank mounting strap starting to rust
- AdvisoryNearside front foglamp glass cracked
- AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber slightly damp
Pass52,071 miles (+2,296)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 52,071 miles
- Test number
- 737404790780
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass49,775 miles (+2,451)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 49,775 miles
- Test number
- 630426460551
- 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))
Pass47,324 miles (+3,018)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 47,324 miles
- Test number
- 835695803094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,306 miles (+3,322)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 44,306 miles
- Test number
- 579472465687
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,984 miles (+3,490)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 40,984 miles
- Test number
- 304625836618
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,494 miles (+7,112)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 37,494 miles
- Test number
- 549662205201
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass30,382 miles (+1,543)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 30,382 miles
- Test number
- 745336443238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,839 miles (+1,859)3 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 28,839 miles
- Test number
- 767257452283
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteCentre stop light in op
- NoteN/s/r tyre = 3mm o/s/r tyre = 4mm
- NoteRear metal brake pipes some corrossion
Pass26,980 miles (+3,554)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 26,980 miles
- Test number
- 179059241286
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Pass23,426 miles (+1,382)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 23,426 miles
- Test number
- 894020950276
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
Pass22,044 miles (+1,482)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 22,044 miles
- Test number
- 391528149242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,562 miles (+1,403)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 20,562 miles
- Test number
- 241029248297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,159 miles (+1,264)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 19,159 miles
- Test number
- 312880057273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,895 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 17,895 miles
- Test number
- 563722656226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S32 CVL
- Does S32 CVL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S32 CVL is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S32 CVL?
- The MOT on S32 CVL is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S32 CVL done?
- S32 CVL was recorded at 73,618 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 2,793 miles a year.
- Has S32 CVL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S32 CVL has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on S32 CVL 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 CVL find?
- S32 CVL passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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