
BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc
S34 KVJMOT history
S34 KVJ is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 124,042 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 124,042 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 20 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,054 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S34 KVJ
- 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
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S34 KVJ was last recorded at 124,042 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 1,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 122,850 miles · 21 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,192 miles
- Average per year
- 4,054 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 124,042 miles
- 2025 – 122,850 miles
- 2023 – 120,467 miles
- 2022 – 120,160 miles
- 2021 – 115,831 miles
- 2020 – 114,558 miles
- 2019 – 114,384 miles
- 2018 – 106,320 miles
- 2017 – 102,675 miles
- 2016 – 95,441 miles
- 2015 – 93,751 miles
- 2014 – 91,708 miles
- 2013 – 85,647 miles
- 2012 – 79,957 miles
- 2011 – 73,811 miles
- 2010 – 63,624 miles
- 2009 – 57,684 miles
- 2008 – 54,025 miles
- 2007 – 49,421 miles
- 2006 – 41,389 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Under trays fitted
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018
Full MOT history
32 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,042 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 124,042 miles
- Test number
- 732724670598
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail124,042 miles (+1,192)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,042 miles
- Test number
- 319392529201
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass122,850 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 122,850 miles
- Test number
- 186384282042
- 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))
Fail122,850 miles (+2,383)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,850 miles
- Test number
- 273764304435
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass120,467 miles (+307)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 120,467 miles
- Test number
- 140441542207
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass120,160 miles (+4,329)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 120,160 miles
- Test number
- 838189697689
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass115,831 miles (+145)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 115,831 miles
- Test number
- 624080412032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,686 miles (+1,128)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,686 miles
- Test number
- 946039861697
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front and center (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass114,558 miles (+92)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 114,558 miles
- Test number
- 408783853107
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill under trim cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill under trim cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail114,466 miles (+18)2 dangerous10 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,466 miles
- Test number
- 585614687440
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail Excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear over suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear over axel (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Both brake disc/drum backing plates corroded and holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure Both rubber mountings broken, exhaust mounted with cable tie (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake lamp Partially working
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad warning wire not connected
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill under cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad warning wire not connected
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill under cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail114,448 miles (+64)7 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,448 miles
- Test number
- 806183410849
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust system insecure center missing (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake pad wear sensors insecure
Fail114,384 miles (+8,064)8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,384 miles
- Test number
- 102358287659
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust system insecure Centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad wear sensor insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass106,320 miles (+37)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 106,320 miles
- Test number
- 794196937663
- Advisory1 of 2 exhaust rear box hanging rubbers broken
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished/splitting
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryN/S & O/S Outer sills badly corroded next to front jacking points (Outside prescribed areas)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On/just above wear indicators (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On/just above wear indicators (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail106,283 miles (+3,608)2 failures12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,283 miles
- Test number
- 302637309678
- 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)
- Advisory1 of 2 exhaust rear box hanging rubbers broken
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished/splitting
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryN/S & O/S Outer sills badly corroded next to front jacking points (Outside prescribed areas)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On/just above wear indicators (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On/just above wear indicators (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass102,675 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 102,675 miles
- Test number
- 873245574034
- AdvisoryExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content very close to limit
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail102,675 miles (+7,234)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,675 miles
- Test number
- 302061444136
- 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold to middle section (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Bush incorrectly fitted causing excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content very close to limit
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass95,441 miles (+1,690)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 95,441 miles
- Test number
- 450782479291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,751 miles (+2,043)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 93,751 miles
- Test number
- 665976475054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,708 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 91,708 miles
- Test number
- 425030994015
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
Fail91,708 miles (+6,061)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,708 miles
- Test number
- 525990994055
- Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
Pass85,647 miles (+12)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2014
- Odometer
- 85,647 miles
- Test number
- 218757833473
- NoteFront brake pads wearing thin.
Fail85,635 miles (+5,678)4 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,635 miles
- Test number
- 225664733181
- 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- NoteFront brake pads wearing thin.
- NoteO/s wiper torn.
Pass79,957 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 79,957 miles
- Test number
- 789491462006
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail79,953 miles (+6,142)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,953 miles
- Test number
- 109579452491
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass73,811 miles (+2,506)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2012
- Odometer
- 73,811 miles
- Test number
- 328882651199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,305 miles (+7,681)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 71,305 miles
- Test number
- 247438731065
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight 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 Anti-roll bar linkage 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)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOil leck
- NoteWater leck
Pass63,624 miles (+16)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 63,624 miles
- Test number
- 933152460034
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteSteering pump noisy
Fail63,608 miles (+5,924)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,608 miles
- Test number
- 940720950011
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass57,684 miles (+3,659)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 57,684 miles
- Test number
- 141984949063
- NoteRear silencer corroded
- NoteRear tyres worn
Pass54,025 miles (+4,604)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 54,025 miles
- Test number
- 524091028065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,421 miles (+8,032)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 49,421 miles
- Test number
- 991226617083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,389 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 41,389 miles
- Test number
- 341623216095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S34 KVJ
- Does S34 KVJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S34 KVJ is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S34 KVJ?
- The MOT on S34 KVJ is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S34 KVJ done?
- S34 KVJ was recorded at 124,042 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 4,054 miles a year.
- Has S34 KVJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S34 KVJ has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on S34 KVJ 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 S34 KVJ find?
- S34 KVJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: exhaust noisy; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 4 more.
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