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BMW Z3

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

S34 SBDMOT history

S34 SBD is a grey petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 112,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2025.

S34 SBD grey BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Apr 2026
Mileage
112,915 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S34 SBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S34 SBD was last recorded at 112,915 miles on 10 Apr 2025, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,881 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
3,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,915 miles
  • 2024 – 112,158 miles
  • 2022 – 109,651 miles
  • 2021 – 105,093 miles
  • 2020 – 101,750 miles
  • 2018 – 97,952 miles
  • 2017 – 90,962 miles
  • 2016 – 85,464 miles
  • 2015 – 84,591 miles
  • 2014 – 76,616 miles
  • 2013 – 65,959 miles
  • 2012 – 65,821 miles
  • 2011 – 65,371 miles
  • 2010 – 63,597 miles
  • 2009 – 58,701 miles
  • 2008 – 57,476 miles
  • 2007 – 54,625 miles
  • 2006 – 51,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,915 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,915 miles (+34)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    112,915 miles
    Test number
    482251776936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail112,881 miles (+723)2 major2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,881 miles
    Test number
    978594668505
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering knuckle bolt doesn't look to be fully tightened but not insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass112,158 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    112,158 miles
    Test number
    429887293493
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail112,158 miles (+2,507)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,158 miles
    Test number
    728207280925
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass109,651 miles (+4,558)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    109,651 miles
    Test number
    788482506071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,093 miles (+3,343)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    105,093 miles
    Test number
    468283850945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,750 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    101,750 miles
    Test number
    349713419755
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount corroded away but system still secure

  8. Fail101,750 miles (+3)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,750 miles
    Test number
    155973882291
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount corroded away but system still secure

  9. Fail101,747 miles (+3,795)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,747 miles
    Test number
    210433232608
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number plates lamps inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass97,952 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    97,952 miles
    Test number
    890736522347
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail97,951 miles (+6,989)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,951 miles
    Test number
    382614568292
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass90,962 miles (+5,498)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,962 miles
    Test number
    704131971546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres scrubbed on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres scrubbed on inner edge.

  13. Pass85,464 miles (+873)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,464 miles
    Test number
    531493609998
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre starting to slightly scrub on inner edge.

  14. Pass84,591 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    84,591 miles
    Test number
    156194083117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight coolant leak.
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  15. Fail84,591 miles (+7,975)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,591 miles
    Test number
    498673299003
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNsf washer jet inop.
    • AdvisorySlight coolant leak.
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  16. Pass76,616 miles (+699)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,616 miles
    Test number
    388502804424
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteWipers smeering slightly

  17. Fail75,917 miles (+9,958)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,917 miles
    Test number
    548648584123
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s front brake hose slightly perished
    • NoteRear axle bushes worn

  18. Fail65,959 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,959 miles
    Test number
    217853963413
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass65,959 miles (+138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    65,959 miles
    Test number
    388533563132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass65,821 miles (+450)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,821 miles
    Test number
    408367282167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,371 miles (+1,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,371 miles
    Test number
    178406591469
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass63,597 miles (+4,896)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    63,597 miles
    Test number
    832178170014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,701 miles (+1,225)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    58,701 miles
    Test number
    753942889032
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteSlight movement on o/s / n/s front lower swivel rubbers

  24. Pass57,476 miles (+2,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,476 miles
    Test number
    371159198190
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass54,625 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    54,625 miles
    Test number
    194078727122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Fail54,625 miles (+2,992)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,625 miles
    Test number
    674258227179
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass51,633 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    51,633 miles
    Test number
    702393426125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on

Questions about S34 SBD

Does S34 SBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S34 SBD expired on 9 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S34 SBD?
The MOT on S34 SBD expired on 9 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S34 SBD done?
S34 SBD was recorded at 112,915 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2025, an average of 3,236 miles a year.
Has S34 SBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S34 SBD has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S34 SBD 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 SBD find?
S34 SBD passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 5 more.

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