BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc
S38 LLJMOT history
S38 LLJ is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 69,194 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 69,194 mi
- At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,033 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S38 LLJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S38 LLJ was last recorded at 69,194 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 1,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 68,165 miles · 11 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,029 miles
- Average per year
- 1,033 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 69,194 miles
- 2024 – 68,165 miles
- 2023 – 67,694 miles
- 2022 – 67,075 miles
- 2021 – 66,355 miles
- 2020 – 65,977 miles
- 2019 – 65,649 miles
- 2018 – 64,604 miles
- 2017 – 63,726 miles
- 2016 – 63,115 miles
- 2015 – 62,500 miles
- 2014 – 61,782 miles
- 2013 – 61,049 miles
- 2012 – 59,682 miles
- 2011 – 58,041 miles
- 2010 – 56,740 miles
- 2009 – 55,283 miles
- 2008 – 53,472 miles
- 2007 – 51,563 miles
- 2006 – 49,553 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass69,194 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.
Front seats have movement but still secure
Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,194 miles (+1,029)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 69,194 miles
- Test number
- 210180949129
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,165 miles (+471)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 68,165 miles
- Test number
- 502406323652
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat has movement in runners
Pass67,694 miles (+619)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 67,694 miles
- Test number
- 846106404317
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass67,075 miles (+720)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 67,075 miles
- Test number
- 876199988953
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play & deterioration track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play & deterioration track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass66,355 miles (+378)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 66,355 miles
- Test number
- 107771221631
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass65,977 miles (+328)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 65,977 miles
- Test number
- 883196737507
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat has slight play in runners
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine oil low
Pass65,649 miles (+1,045)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 65,649 miles
- Test number
- 356019707211
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass64,604 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 64,604 miles
- Test number
- 372881073511
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront seats have movement but still secure
Fail64,604 miles (+878)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,604 miles
- Test number
- 183050282906
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront seats have movement but still secure
Pass63,726 miles (+611)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 63,726 miles
- Test number
- 565235433916
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront seats have movement but still secure
Pass63,115 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 63,115 miles
- Test number
- 554126641730
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront seats have movement but still secure
Fail63,115 miles (+615)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,115 miles
- Test number
- 714148175385
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront seats have movement but still secure
Pass62,500 miles (+718)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 62,500 miles
- Test number
- 370400831628
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront seats have movement but still secure
Pass61,782 miles (+733)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 61,782 miles
- Test number
- 427556394287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,049 miles (+1,367)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 61,049 miles
- Test number
- 299994093237
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteO/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
Pass59,682 miles (+1,641)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 59,682 miles
- Test number
- 819568092202
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass58,041 miles (+1,301)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 58,041 miles
- Test number
- 337772091285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,740 miles (+1,457)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 56,740 miles
- Test number
- 732354090269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,283 miles (+1,811)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 55,283 miles
- Test number
- 150654499285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,472 miles (+1,909)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 53,472 miles
- Test number
- 951436598293
- NoteFront wiper blades are smearing slightly. recomend replacement.
- NoteN/s/r tyre wall is scrubbed slightly ok at time of test mot advise only.
Pass51,563 miles (+2,010)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 51,563 miles
- Test number
- 111705497214
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass49,553 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 49,553 miles
- Test number
- 322617896408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S38 LLJ
- Does S38 LLJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S38 LLJ is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S38 LLJ?
- The MOT on S38 LLJ is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S38 LLJ done?
- S38 LLJ was recorded at 69,194 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 1,033 miles a year.
- Has S38 LLJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S38 LLJ has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2018.
- Has the mileage on S38 LLJ 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 S38 LLJ find?
- S38 LLJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.
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