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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

S36 BPLMOT history

S36 BPL is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 29 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 107,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2023.

S36 BPL silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 May 2024
Mileage
107,222 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S36 BPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 May 2024
Latest MOT test
23 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S36 BPL was last recorded at 107,222 miles on 23 May 2023, 2,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,209 miles · 24 May 2022
Between the last two tests
2,013 miles
Average per year
3,719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 107,222 miles
  • 2022 – 105,209 miles
  • 2021 – 104,245 miles
  • 2020 – 103,575 miles
  • 2018 – 103,336 miles
  • 2017 – 102,687 miles
  • 2016 – 101,784 miles
  • 2015 – 100,294 miles
  • 2014 – 98,346 miles
  • 2013 – 95,203 miles
  • 2012 – 86,411 miles
  • 2011 – 76,249 miles
  • 2010 – 66,662 miles
  • 2009 – 58,686 miles
  • 2008 – 52,999 miles
  • 2007 – 52,236 miles
  • 2006 – 42,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,222 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears-2 of (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,222 miles (+2,013)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    107,222 miles
    Test number
    461740967330
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears-2 of (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass105,209 miles (+964)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    105,209 miles
    Test number
    793788547590
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear-2 of (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass104,245 miles (+23)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    104,245 miles
    Test number
    414670960472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail104,222 miles (+647)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,222 miles
    Test number
    841991865304
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass103,575 miles (+239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    103,575 miles
    Test number
    903148043303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass103,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    103,336 miles
    Test number
    393652723442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,336 miles (+649)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,336 miles
    Test number
    881145742015
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  8. Pass102,687 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    102,687 miles
    Test number
    721408363516
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  9. Fail102,687 miles (+903)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,687 miles
    Test number
    493967321875
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Pass101,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    101,784 miles
    Test number
    342457620955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,784 miles (+1,490)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,784 miles
    Test number
    299137616095
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
  12. Pass100,294 miles (+1,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    100,294 miles
    Test number
    467792985171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass98,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    98,346 miles
    Test number
    366897994122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,346 miles (+3,143)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,346 miles
    Test number
    219238184439
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass95,203 miles (+8,792)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    95,203 miles
    Test number
    556212293164
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass86,411 miles (+9)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    86,411 miles
    Test number
    465586542131
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front anti roll bar link misaligned but no free play
  17. Fail86,402 miles (+196)4 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,402 miles
    Test number
    919735542133
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front anti roll bar link misaligned but no free play
  18. Fail86,206 miles (+9,957)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,206 miles
    Test number
    929229032189
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad warning lamp illuminated
    • NoteDrivers door catch requires attention
  19. Pass76,249 miles (+65)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    76,249 miles
    Test number
    746377831167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail76,184 miles (+9,522)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,184 miles
    Test number
    415766031119
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Fail66,662 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,662 miles
    Test number
    281226940437
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass66,662 miles (+7,976)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,662 miles
    Test number
    491866540113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass58,686 miles (+5,687)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    58,686 miles
    Test number
    694646949159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,999 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    52,999 miles
    Test number
    523221438123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,236 miles (+9,494)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    52,236 miles
    Test number
    640777637009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    42,742 miles
    Test number
    481169216039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S36 BPL

Does S36 BPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S36 BPL expired on 25 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S36 BPL?
The MOT on S36 BPL expired on 25 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S36 BPL done?
S36 BPL was recorded at 107,222 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2023, an average of 3,719 miles a year.
Has S36 BPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S36 BPL has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2021.
Has the mileage on S36 BPL 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 S36 BPL find?
S36 BPL passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2023 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears-2 of; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section, and 4 more.

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