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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S39 JYXMOT history

S39 JYX is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 110,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

S39 JYX blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
110,943 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S39 JYX
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
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S39 JYX was last recorded at 110,943 miles on 1 May 2026, 182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Apr 2024: 110,051 miles, lower than 110,151 miles on 27 Mar 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
110,761 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
182 miles
Average per year
2,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,943 miles
  • 2025 – 110,761 miles
  • 2024 – 110,051 miles
  • 2022 – 108,961 miles
  • 2021 – 105,848 miles
  • 2020 – 104,314 miles
  • 2019 – 104,289 miles
  • 2018 – 103,780 miles
  • 2017 – 101,110 miles
  • 2014 – 101,004 miles
  • 2013 – 99,376 miles
  • 2012 – 95,604 miles
  • 2011 – 89,697 miles
  • 2010 – 81,753 miles
  • 2009 – 77,154 miles
  • 2008 – 74,908 miles
  • 2006 – 69,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,943 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various suspension component corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Drivers door handle sticking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass110,943 miles (+182)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    110,943 miles
    Test number
    346122363877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various suspension component corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass110,761 miles (+710)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    110,761 miles
    Test number
    264175759019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers door handle sticking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass110,051 miles (-100)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    110,051 miles
    Test number
    599372681831
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet release cable sticking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers door handle sticking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail110,151 miles (+1,190)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,151 miles
    Test number
    641101422935
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet release cable sticking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers door handle sticking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass108,961 miles (+3,113)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    108,961 miles
    Test number
    183176643449
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various suspension component corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass105,848 miles (+1,534)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    105,848 miles
    Test number
    722353646916
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass104,314 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    104,314 miles
    Test number
    826289387292
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light lens broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill cover has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail104,313 miles (+24)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,313 miles
    Test number
    223005724182
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light lens broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill cover has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail104,289 miles (+509)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,289 miles
    Test number
    820746340983
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill two areas both marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side Nearside and offside low efforts (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes front to rear coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Pass103,780 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    103,780 miles
    Test number
    992536637583
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail103,771 miles (+2,661)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,771 miles
    Test number
    483491027215
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake slight bind

  12. Pass101,110 miles (+106)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    101,110 miles
    Test number
    308665324562
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass101,004 miles (+1)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    101,004 miles
    Test number
    935435334184
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  14. Fail101,003 miles (+1,627)1 dangerous3 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,003 miles
    Test number
    227714734429
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  15. Pass99,376 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    99,376 miles
    Test number
    748313873093
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  16. Fail99,376 miles (+3,772)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,376 miles
    Test number
    328132773006
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  17. Pass95,604 miles (+5,907)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    95,604 miles
    Test number
    996159362008
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAir bag fault light on
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear diff leaking oil

  18. Pass89,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    89,697 miles
    Test number
    166405771445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,697 miles (+7,944)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,697 miles
    Test number
    188214371485
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass81,753 miles (+4,599)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    81,753 miles
    Test number
    664340660036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,154 miles (+2,246)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    77,154 miles
    Test number
    330551059076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass74,908 miles (+5,231)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    74,908 miles
    Test number
    280897358044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,677 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    69,677 miles
    Test number
    174616836211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S39 JYX

Does S39 JYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S39 JYX is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S39 JYX?
The MOT on S39 JYX is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S39 JYX done?
S39 JYX was recorded at 110,943 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 2,096 miles a year.
Has S39 JYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S39 JYX has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S39 JYX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Apr 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S39 JYX find?
S39 JYX passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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