BMW Z3
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc
S39 ABNMOT history
S39 ABN is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 92,544 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 May 2027
- Mileage
- 92,544 mi
- At MOT on 21 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,340 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S39 ABN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S39 ABN was last recorded at 92,544 miles on 21 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 92,544 miles · 8 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,340 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 92,544 miles
- 2025 – 83,624 miles
- 2023 – 81,863 miles
- 2022 – 81,758 miles
- 2018 – 81,508 miles
- 2017 – 79,603 miles
- 2016 – 77,217 miles
- 2015 – 74,447 miles
- 2014 – 72,242 miles
- 2013 – 69,606 miles
- 2012 – 67,188 miles
- 2011 – 65,730 miles
- 2010 – 63,213 miles
- 2009 – 60,860 miles
- 2008 – 58,483 miles
- 2007 – 55,494 miles
- 2006 – 50,368 miles
- 2005 – 43,827 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,544 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2015
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 25 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,544 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2027
- Odometer
- 92,544 miles
- Test number
- 481530071207
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail92,544 miles (+8,920)2 dangerous8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,544 miles
- Test number
- 816125994742
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass83,624 miles (+1,761)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2026
- Odometer
- 83,624 miles
- Test number
- 842698911833
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Hub knuckle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside track rod ends corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Hub knuckle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass81,863 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 81,863 miles
- Test number
- 798795545881
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail81,863 miles (+105)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,863 miles
- Test number
- 707749586610
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass81,758 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 81,758 miles
- Test number
- 890634465388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,756 miles (+248)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,756 miles
- Test number
- 867626881314
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass81,508 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 81,508 miles
- Test number
- 958955946169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,507 miles (+1,904)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,507 miles
- Test number
- 296252672256
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Pass79,603 miles (+2,386)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 79,603 miles
- Test number
- 191443428392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,217 miles (+2,770)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 77,217 miles
- Test number
- 592714076904
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,447 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 74,447 miles
- Test number
- 117429485188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,447 miles (+2,205)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,447 miles
- Test number
- 558937585195
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass72,242 miles (+2,636)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 72,242 miles
- Test number
- 435785284125
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass69,606 miles (+2,418)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 69,606 miles
- Test number
- 697449273171
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass67,188 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 67,188 miles
- Test number
- 826999092129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,188 miles (+1,458)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,188 miles
- Test number
- 138539292165
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass65,730 miles (+2,517)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 65,730 miles
- Test number
- 958139671131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,213 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 63,213 miles
- Test number
- 384804500415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,183 miles (+2,323)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,183 miles
- Test number
- 154150200277
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass60,860 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 60,860 miles
- Test number
- 263287389101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,860 miles (+2,377)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,860 miles
- Test number
- 200547489449
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Pass58,483 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 58,483 miles
- Test number
- 160934908222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,483 miles (+2,989)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,483 miles
- Test number
- 174724208249
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass55,494 miles (+5,126)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 55,494 miles
- Test number
- 640876487129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,368 miles (+6,541)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 50,368 miles
- Test number
- 490646506242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,827 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 43,827 miles
- Test number
- 611916405263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S39 ABN
- Does S39 ABN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S39 ABN is valid until 20 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S39 ABN?
- The MOT on S39 ABN is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S39 ABN done?
- S39 ABN was recorded at 92,544 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 2,340 miles a year.
- Has S39 ABN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S39 ABN has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on S39 ABN 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 S39 ABN find?
- S39 ABN passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside side repeater slightly discoloured, and 2 more.
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