
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass103,336 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 103,336 miles
- Test number
- 393652723442
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
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)
Pass101,784 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 101,784 miles
- Test number
- 342457620955
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass98,346 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 98,346 miles
- Test number
- 366897994122
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass58,686 miles (+5,687)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2010
- Odometer
- 58,686 miles
- Test number
- 694646949159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,999 miles (+763)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2009
- Odometer
- 52,999 miles
- Test number
- 523221438123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,236 miles (+9,494)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 52,236 miles
- Test number
- 640777637009
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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