
BMW Z3
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc
S35 MLNMOT history
S35 MLN is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 104,761 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 104,761 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,074 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S35 MLN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S35 MLN was last recorded at 104,761 miles on 14 Apr 2023, 2,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 102,395 miles · 25 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,366 miles
- Average per year
- 3,074 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 104,761 miles
- 2022 – 102,395 miles
- 2019 – 98,973 miles
- 2018 – 96,088 miles
- 2017 – 93,456 miles
- 2016 – 90,215 miles
- 2015 – 86,538 miles
- 2013 – 83,175 miles
- 2012 – 76,841 miles
- 2011 – 76,574 miles
- 2010 – 75,476 miles
- 2009 – 68,812 miles
- 2008 – 58,218 miles
- 2007 – 55,130 miles
- 2006 – 53,424 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2016
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,761 miles (+2,366)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 104,761 miles
- Test number
- 275032938704
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,395 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 102,395 miles
- Test number
- 344790606254
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail102,389 miles (+3,416)8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,389 miles
- Test number
- 418877250420
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass98,973 miles (+2,885)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 98,973 miles
- Test number
- 857730184270
- AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryDrivers seat slight movement
Pass96,088 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 96,088 miles
- Test number
- 710109873468
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail96,084 miles (+2,628)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,084 miles
- Test number
- 884986471030
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass93,456 miles (+3,241)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2018
- Odometer
- 93,456 miles
- Test number
- 392112489243
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass90,215 miles (+42)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2017
- Odometer
- 90,215 miles
- Test number
- 332901054423
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
Fail90,173 miles (+3,635)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,173 miles
- Test number
- 246936019404
- 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)
- FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
Pass86,538 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 86,538 miles
- Test number
- 396367415145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,535 miles (+3,360)11 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,535 miles
- Test number
- 825792215133
- 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail83,175 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,175 miles
- Test number
- 237179873450
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass83,175 miles (+6,334)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 83,175 miles
- Test number
- 937929573161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,841 miles (+267)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 76,841 miles
- Test number
- 117891682193
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass76,574 miles (+1,098)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 76,574 miles
- Test number
- 487048721241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,476 miles (+6,664)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 75,476 miles
- Test number
- 293057160124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,812 miles (+580)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 68,812 miles
- Test number
- 190593109209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,232 miles (+10,014)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,232 miles
- Test number
- 182365689170
- 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)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass58,218 miles (+3,088)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 58,218 miles
- Test number
- 274564578084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,130 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 55,130 miles
- Test number
- 710203217249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,115 miles (+1,691)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,115 miles
- Test number
- 933471917228
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass53,424 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 53,424 miles
- Test number
- 673303316259
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about S35 MLN
- Does S35 MLN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S35 MLN expired on 13 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S35 MLN?
- The MOT on S35 MLN expired on 13 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S35 MLN done?
- S35 MLN was recorded at 104,761 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2023, an average of 3,074 miles a year.
- Has S35 MLN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S35 MLN has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on S35 MLN 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 MLN find?
- S35 MLN passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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