
BMW Z3
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc
S35 BPJMOT history
S35 BPJ is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 166,498 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 166,498 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,660 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S35 BPJ
- 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
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S35 BPJ was last recorded at 166,498 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 2,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 164,312 miles · 16 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,186 miles
- Average per year
- 2,660 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 166,498 miles
- 2025 – 164,312 miles
- 2024 – 163,563 miles
- 2022 – 163,138 miles
- 2021 – 163,126 miles
- 2015 – 162,363 miles
- 2014 – 160,758 miles
- 2013 – 155,875 miles
- 2011 – 145,926 miles
- 2010 – 139,934 miles
- 2009 – 129,096 miles
- 2007 – 122,544 miles
- 2006 – 113,508 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,498 miles (+2,186)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 166,498 miles
- Test number
- 166377892122
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass164,312 miles (+749)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 164,312 miles
- Test number
- 384050270650
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion / Hand brake slight travel.
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above diff (front to rear pipe) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rears . (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all 4 wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass163,563 miles (+425)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 163,563 miles
- Test number
- 229092229894
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pipes rusty
- AdvisorySuspension rusty
Pass163,138 miles (+9)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 163,138 miles
- Test number
- 255584582125
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail163,129 miles (+3)7 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,129 miles
- Test number
- 531808041530
- MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail163,126 miles (+763)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,126 miles
- Test number
- 396203776849
- DangerousDriver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Pass162,363 miles (+1,605)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2016
- Odometer
- 162,363 miles
- Test number
- 825509645123
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- NoteN/s/wiper slightly poor condition.hazerd switch poor condition
Pass160,758 miles (+4,883)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 160,758 miles
- Test number
- 737941404139
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteO/s/f/fog light chipped.wipers poor condition
Pass155,875 miles (+9,949)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 155,875 miles
- Test number
- 557420423192
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteO/s/f/fog light slightly cracked
Pass145,926 miles (+5,992)5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 145,926 miles
- Test number
- 486506531431
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteN/s/f/indicator lens slightly cracked
- NoteO/s/f/fog light slightly cracked
- NoteO/s/r/tyre slightly cut
- NoteSills covered .
Pass139,934 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 139,934 miles
- Test number
- 563993020351
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail139,932 miles (+10,836)3 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,932 miles
- Test number
- 490021220455
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront brake discs very worn
Pass129,096 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2010
- Odometer
- 129,096 miles
- Test number
- 273602839433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,088 miles (+6,544)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,088 miles
- Test number
- 640913719185
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass122,544 miles (+9)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 122,544 miles
- Test number
- 904219237333
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges and close to limit
Fail122,535 miles (+9,027)5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,535 miles
- Test number
- 460688837439
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges and close to limit
Pass113,508 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2007
- Odometer
- 113,508 miles
- Test number
- 193379026136
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront exhaust bracket weak
Questions about S35 BPJ
- Does S35 BPJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S35 BPJ is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S35 BPJ?
- The MOT on S35 BPJ is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S35 BPJ done?
- S35 BPJ was recorded at 166,498 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 2,660 miles a year.
- Has S35 BPJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S35 BPJ has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on S35 BPJ 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 S35 BPJ find?
- S35 BPJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front lower oil leak, but not excessive; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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