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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S34 SBPMOT history

S34 SBP is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 62,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

S34 SBP blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
62,594 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S34 SBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S34 SBP was last recorded at 62,594 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,881 miles · 21 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
713 miles
Average per year
1,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,594 miles
  • 2025 – 61,881 miles
  • 2024 – 61,023 miles
  • 2023 – 60,075 miles
  • 2022 – 58,810 miles
  • 2021 – 56,465 miles
  • 2020 – 56,325 miles
  • 2018 – 56,179 miles
  • 2017 – 55,139 miles
  • 2016 – 54,509 miles
  • 2014 – 54,136 miles
  • 2013 – 53,675 miles
  • 2012 – 52,098 miles
  • 2011 – 49,425 miles
  • 2010 – 45,615 miles
  • 2009 – 43,548 miles
  • 2008 – 41,303 miles
  • 2007 – 38,319 miles
  • 2006 – 35,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,594 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes corroded at clip (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,594 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    62,594 miles
    Test number
    650815801468
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes corroded at clip (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail62,593 miles (+712)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,593 miles
    Test number
    488859031868
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes corroded at clip (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass61,881 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    61,881 miles
    Test number
    108476537694
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail61,881 miles (+858)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,881 miles
    Test number
    949511442436
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass61,023 miles (+948)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    61,023 miles
    Test number
    850519864725
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass60,075 miles (+1,265)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    60,075 miles
    Test number
    942684953578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill cover holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass58,810 miles (+2,345)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    58,810 miles
    Test number
    707052288281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced metal sill cover/ skirt corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass56,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    56,465 miles
    Test number
    191501096794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail56,465 miles (+140)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,465 miles
    Test number
    495198261973
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass56,325 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2021
    Odometer
    56,325 miles
    Test number
    501702038011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,179 miles (+1,040)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    56,179 miles
    Test number
    824767520461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner floor/sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill weak but not holed

  12. Pass55,139 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,139 miles
    Test number
    812384931900
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail55,136 miles (+627)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,136 miles
    Test number
    498405809869
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper securing device missing outer clip (3.5.1j)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass54,509 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,509 miles
    Test number
    199969344583
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both floor pans

  15. Fail54,509 miles (+373)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,509 miles
    Test number
    211009823462
    • DangerousNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both floor pans

  16. Pass54,136 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,136 miles
    Test number
    428854714168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail54,133 miles (+458)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,133 miles
    Test number
    458538794061
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass53,675 miles (+1,577)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,675 miles
    Test number
    119893433270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake hoses perished

  19. Pass52,098 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,098 miles
    Test number
    995160002248
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail52,098 miles (+2,673)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,098 miles
    Test number
    378458092181
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass49,425 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    49,425 miles
    Test number
    398341901486
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail49,425 miles (+3,810)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,425 miles
    Test number
    425431401226
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass45,615 miles (+2,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    45,615 miles
    Test number
    420326120291
    • 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)

  24. Pass43,548 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    43,548 miles
    Test number
    114294449286
    • NoteALL FOUR TYRE VALVE STEMS IN VERY POOR CONDITION
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Fail43,548 miles (+2,245)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,548 miles
    Test number
    364720249456
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteALL FOUR TYRE VALVE STEMS IN VERY POOR CONDITION
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Pass41,303 miles (+2,984)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    41,303 miles
    Test number
    734372648260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail38,319 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,319 miles
    Test number
    342421447463
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  28. Pass38,319 miles (+3,083)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    38,319 miles
    Test number
    594141047254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass35,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    35,236 miles
    Test number
    663041246228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S34 SBP

Does S34 SBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S34 SBP is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S34 SBP?
The MOT on S34 SBP is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S34 SBP done?
S34 SBP was recorded at 62,594 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 1,391 miles a year.
Has S34 SBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S34 SBP has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S34 SBP 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 SBP find?
S34 SBP passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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