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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S38 MRUMOT history

S38 MRU is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 15 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 76,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2023.

S38 MRU red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2024
Mileage
76,008 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,529 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 MRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
15 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2024
Latest MOT test
4 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 MRU was last recorded at 76,008 miles on 4 May 2023, 106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,902 miles · 19 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
106 miles
Average per year
1,529 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 76,008 miles
  • 2022 – 75,902 miles
  • 2021 – 75,373 miles
  • 2020 – 75,025 miles
  • 2019 – 74,574 miles
  • 2018 – 74,186 miles
  • 2017 – 73,881 miles
  • 2016 – 73,673 miles
  • 2015 – 72,715 miles
  • 2014 – 71,659 miles
  • 2013 – 69,085 miles
  • 2012 – 66,832 miles
  • 2011 – 65,353 miles
  • 2010 – 63,501 miles
  • 2009 – 60,621 miles
  • 2008 – 58,278 miles
  • 2007 – 55,306 miles
  • 2006 – 52,290 miles
  • 2005 – 48,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,008 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,008 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    76,008 miles
    Test number
    748046098831
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail76,008 miles (+106)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,008 miles
    Test number
    247276162746
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail75,902 miles (+529)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,902 miles
    Test number
    365182946455
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass75,373 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,373 miles
    Test number
    986833084498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,025 miles (+451)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,025 miles
    Test number
    248168501146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,574 miles (+388)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,574 miles
    Test number
    283564574222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,186 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,186 miles
    Test number
    926702090450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,881 miles (+208)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,881 miles
    Test number
    749853907011
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE SHOWS SIGNS OF PERISHING
    • AdvisoryRadius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced N/S/R & O/S/R OUTER SILL CORRODED (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass73,673 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,673 miles
    Test number
    200590581026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,715 miles (+1,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,715 miles
    Test number
    582802701922
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass71,659 miles (+2,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    71,659 miles
    Test number
    369824454409
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass69,085 miles (+64)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,085 miles
    Test number
    819523053259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail69,021 miles (+2,189)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,021 miles
    Test number
    136817043249
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass66,832 miles (+1,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    66,832 miles
    Test number
    287730822230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass65,353 miles (+1,852)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    65,353 miles
    Test number
    506461111216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,501 miles (+2,880)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    63,501 miles
    Test number
    504152110223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,621 miles (+2,343)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    60,621 miles
    Test number
    100250629252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,278 miles (+2,972)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    58,278 miles
    Test number
    294715018236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,306 miles (+3,016)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    55,306 miles
    Test number
    501615917274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,290 miles (+3,434)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    52,290 miles
    Test number
    911062516276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    48,856 miles
    Test number
    694551415204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S38 MRU

Does S38 MRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S38 MRU expired on 3 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S38 MRU?
The MOT on S38 MRU expired on 3 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S38 MRU done?
S38 MRU was recorded at 76,008 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2023, an average of 1,529 miles a year.
Has S38 MRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 MRU has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S38 MRU 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 MRU find?
S38 MRU passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak..

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