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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S38 WUGMOT history

S38 WUG is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 4 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 49,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

S38 WUG blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
49,575 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 WUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 WUG was last recorded at 49,575 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 81 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,494 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
81 miles
Average per year
458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,575 miles
  • 2025 – 49,494 miles
  • 2024 – 49,483 miles
  • 2023 – 49,447 miles
  • 2022 – 49,382 miles
  • 2020 – 49,354 miles
  • 2019 – 49,334 miles
  • 2018 – 49,245 miles
  • 2017 – 48,949 miles
  • 2016 – 47,965 miles
  • 2015 – 47,079 miles
  • 2013 – 46,083 miles
  • 2011 – 45,803 miles
  • 2010 – 45,020 miles
  • 2008 – 44,785 miles
  • 2006 – 40,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,575 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.

  • Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive continuous coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,575 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    49,575 miles
    Test number
    589954631860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass49,494 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    49,494 miles
    Test number
    481622470763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass49,483 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    49,483 miles
    Test number
    918911253861
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Fluid leak, but not excessive continuous coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail49,483 miles (+36)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,483 miles
    Test number
    129771335109
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective will not release (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Fluid leak, but not excessive continuous coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass49,447 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    49,447 miles
    Test number
    817806712255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,382 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    49,382 miles
    Test number
    920587696813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass49,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    49,354 miles
    Test number
    285693519462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail49,354 miles (+20)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,354 miles
    Test number
    923081237205
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass49,334 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,334 miles
    Test number
    233589244231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,245 miles (+296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,245 miles
    Test number
    203352608753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass48,949 miles (+984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    48,949 miles
    Test number
    806714196138
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to all steel brake pipes serviceable on test

  12. Pass47,965 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,965 miles
    Test number
    409357955447
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes sligthly corroded

  13. Fail47,965 miles (+886)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,965 miles
    Test number
    457407021967
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes sligthly corroded

  14. Pass47,079 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    47,079 miles
    Test number
    218430265465
    • NotePower steering pipes corroded.....o/s front coil spring corroded

  15. Fail47,079 miles (+996)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,079 miles
    Test number
    346790565126
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NotePower steering pipes corroded.....o/s front coil spring corroded

  16. Pass46,083 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,083 miles
    Test number
    837006193089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,803 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,803 miles
    Test number
    546873651140
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass45,803 miles (+783)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,803 miles
    Test number
    578293051130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,020 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,020 miles
    Test number
    180430590411
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass45,020 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,020 miles
    Test number
    984350590038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,785 miles (+4,279)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,785 miles
    Test number
    393673928127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    40,506 miles
    Test number
    813915046137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,506 miles6 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,506 miles
    Test number
    993704946146
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront anti-roll bar link rod bushes starting to seperate
    • NoteFront number plate starting to seperate
    • NoteFront wishbone rear bushes starting to seperate
    • NoteNoise from offside front headlamp motor
    • NoteVery slight crack in offside rear light lens

Questions about S38 WUG

Does S38 WUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S38 WUG is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S38 WUG?
The MOT on S38 WUG is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S38 WUG done?
S38 WUG was recorded at 49,575 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 458 miles a year.
Has S38 WUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 WUG has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S38 WUG 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 WUG find?
S38 WUG passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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