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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S39 CCBMOT history

S39 CCB is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 95,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

S39 CCB blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
95,680 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S39 CCB
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 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S39 CCB was last recorded at 95,680 miles on 20 May 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,670 miles · 28 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
2,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,680 miles
  • 2025 – 94,309 miles
  • 2023 – 92,205 miles
  • 2022 – 90,725 miles
  • 2021 – 86,044 miles
  • 2020 – 86,024 miles
  • 2019 – 85,986 miles
  • 2018 – 85,405 miles
  • 2017 – 84,320 miles
  • 2016 – 83,302 miles
  • 2015 – 82,415 miles
  • 2013 – 82,199 miles
  • 2012 – 80,399 miles
  • 2011 – 78,222 miles
  • 2010 – 72,493 miles
  • 2009 – 61,116 miles
  • 2008 – 56,769 miles
  • 2007 – 54,995 miles
  • 2006 – 52,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,680 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake wear indicator is illuminated on display.
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam pattern just visible. (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam pattern just visible. (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near side rear dics is also pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe to silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryThe underside of this vehicle is corroded, in various area's.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Heavy surface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,680 miles (+10)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    95,680 miles
    Test number
    154304135750
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake wear indicator is illuminated on display.
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam pattern just visible. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam pattern just visible. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near side rear dics is also pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe to silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryThe underside of this vehicle is corroded, in various area's.

  2. Fail95,670 miles (+1,361)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,670 miles
    Test number
    943858981928
    • 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))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant leak - Radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear light illuminated
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,309 miles (+2,104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    94,309 miles
    Test number
    366065325347
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,205 miles (+1,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,205 miles
    Test number
    214698698737
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass90,725 miles (+4,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    90,725 miles
    Test number
    349434277326
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,044 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    86,044 miles
    Test number
    905112444354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,024 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    86,024 miles
    Test number
    492184163457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,986 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,986 miles
    Test number
    341635587518
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail85,986 miles (+581)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,986 miles
    Test number
    560160891174
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass85,405 miles (+1,085)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,405 miles
    Test number
    165059189008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,320 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    84,320 miles
    Test number
    374676914449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,302 miles (+887)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    83,302 miles
    Test number
    294201887195
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming on Nearside rear trailing arm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass82,415 miles (+9)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,415 miles
    Test number
    669579915102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres deteriorated
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail82,406 miles (+207)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,406 miles
    Test number
    209441015141
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres deteriorated
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass82,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    82,199 miles
    Test number
    495382003356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,197 miles (+1,798)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,197 miles
    Test number
    217512503303
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass80,399 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    80,399 miles
    Test number
    577210502382
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail80,397 miles (+2,175)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,397 miles
    Test number
    229738892204
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass78,222 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    78,222 miles
    Test number
    496067871224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,220 miles (+5,727)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,220 miles
    Test number
    359236171456
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass72,493 miles (+11,377)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,493 miles
    Test number
    954619290201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    61,116 miles
    Test number
    523329999274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail61,116 miles (+1,352)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,116 miles
    Test number
    731939999232
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  24. Pass59,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    59,764 miles
    Test number
    470449669104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail59,764 miles (+2,995)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,764 miles
    Test number
    964368169145
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass56,769 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,769 miles
    Test number
    243072568197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail56,760 miles (+1,765)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,760 miles
    Test number
    330098458103
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass54,995 miles (+2,101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    54,995 miles
    Test number
    854152577125
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass52,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    52,894 miles
    Test number
    353547776193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S39 CCB

Does S39 CCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S39 CCB is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S39 CCB?
The MOT on S39 CCB is valid until 19 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 CCB done?
S39 CCB was recorded at 95,680 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 2,150 miles a year.
Has S39 CCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S39 CCB has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S39 CCB 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 CCB find?
S39 CCB passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake wear indicator is illuminated on display.; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 10 more.

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