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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.

S35 MLN black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass104,761 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 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.

  1. Pass104,761 miles (+2,366)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    104,761 miles
    Test number
    275032938704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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)
  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. Pass86,538 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    86,538 miles
    Test number
    396367415145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. Pass83,175 miles (+6,334)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    83,175 miles
    Test number
    937929573161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. Pass76,574 miles (+1,098)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    76,574 miles
    Test number
    487048721241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,476 miles (+6,664)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    75,476 miles
    Test number
    293057160124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,812 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    68,812 miles
    Test number
    190593109209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass58,218 miles (+3,088)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    58,218 miles
    Test number
    274564578084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,130 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    55,130 miles
    Test number
    710203217249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. 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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