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BMW Z3

Blue and Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,991 cc

S39 KGCMOT history

S39 KGC is a blue and black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 121,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2022.

S39 KGC blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2023
Mileage
121,881 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S39 KGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S39 KGC was last recorded at 121,881 miles on 25 Apr 2022, 2,561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,320 miles · 24 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
2,561 miles
Average per year
3,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 121,881 miles
  • 2021 – 119,320 miles
  • 2020 – 116,148 miles
  • 2019 – 112,495 miles
  • 2018 – 107,881 miles
  • 2017 – 104,635 miles
  • 2016 – 101,270 miles
  • 2015 – 100,392 miles
  • 2014 – 98,884 miles
  • 2013 – 96,683 miles
  • 2012 – 93,998 miles
  • 2011 – 87,274 miles
  • 2010 – 82,570 miles
  • 2009 – 78,968 miles
  • 2008 – 76,777 miles
  • 2007 – 71,582 miles
  • 2006 – 66,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,881 miles
  • AdvisoryRear end of sills starting too corrode
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust outter skin very corroded

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,881 miles (+2,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    121,881 miles
    Test number
    229040678682
    • AdvisoryRear end of sills starting too corrode
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outter skin very corroded

  2. Pass119,320 miles (+3,172)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    119,320 miles
    Test number
    872995384900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,148 miles (+3,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    116,148 miles
    Test number
    312824810597
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass112,495 miles (+4,614)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    112,495 miles
    Test number
    271826528968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,881 miles (+3,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    107,881 miles
    Test number
    704888071353
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySills starting too corrode

  6. Pass104,635 miles (+3,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    104,635 miles
    Test number
    308104025636
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust is deteriorated
    • AdvisorySome surface corrosion on suspension

  7. Pass101,270 miles (+878)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,270 miles
    Test number
    374285298073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,392 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    100,392 miles
    Test number
    646959295032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres scrubbing on edges

  9. Fail100,392 miles (+1,508)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,392 miles
    Test number
    765179595064
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres scrubbing on edges

  10. Pass98,884 miles (+2,201)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    98,884 miles
    Test number
    516692934153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSLIGHT CORROSION REAR EXHAUST

  11. Pass96,683 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    96,683 miles
    Test number
    398477603162
    • NoteSlight blow on rear exhaust

  12. Fail96,682 miles (+2,684)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,682 miles
    Test number
    206297703152
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNearside front disc has got hot
    • NoteSlight blow on rear exhaust

  13. Pass93,998 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    93,998 miles
    Test number
    347571982077
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail93,998 miles (+6,724)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,998 miles
    Test number
    609050282048
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass87,274 miles (+4,704)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    87,274 miles
    Test number
    897665671038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,570 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    82,570 miles
    Test number
    304446170038
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail82,566 miles (+3,598)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,566 miles
    Test number
    773776170007
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass78,968 miles (+2,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    78,968 miles
    Test number
    230594369036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  19. Pass76,777 miles (+5,195)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    76,777 miles
    Test number
    600638428029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass71,582 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    71,582 miles
    Test number
    283683057086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,506 miles (+4,889)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,506 miles
    Test number
    843963647051
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  22. Pass66,617 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    66,617 miles
    Test number
    331234116004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,576 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,576 miles
    Test number
    823623716088
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S39 KGC

Does S39 KGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S39 KGC expired on 24 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S39 KGC?
The MOT on S39 KGC expired on 24 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S39 KGC done?
S39 KGC was recorded at 121,881 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2022, an average of 3,397 miles a year.
Has S39 KGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S39 KGC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on S39 KGC 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 KGC find?
S39 KGC passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2022 with 2 advisories: rear end of sills starting too corrode; rear exhaust outter skin very corroded.

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