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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S39 RJUMOT history

S39 RJU is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 18 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 89,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

S39 RJU blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
89,048 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S39 RJU
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
18 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S39 RJU was last recorded at 89,048 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,823 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
225 miles
Average per year
809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,048 miles
  • 2025 – 88,823 miles
  • 2024 – 88,785 miles
  • 2023 – 88,694 miles
  • 2021 – 88,003 miles
  • 2020 – 87,618 miles
  • 2019 – 87,098 miles
  • 2018 – 86,023 miles
  • 2017 – 85,444 miles
  • 2016 – 84,323 miles
  • 2015 – 83,523 miles
  • 2014 – 81,950 miles
  • 2013 – 80,542 miles
  • 2012 – 79,575 miles
  • 2011 – 78,747 miles
  • 2010 – 78,123 miles
  • 2009 – 77,281 miles
  • 2008 – 76,193 miles
  • 2007 – 75,072 miles
  • 2006 – 72,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,048 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,048 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    89,048 miles
    Test number
    732856395842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail89,048 miles (+225)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,048 miles
    Test number
    541599213854
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass88,823 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    88,823 miles
    Test number
    595403623760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,785 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    88,785 miles
    Test number
    361211110358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail88,782 miles (+88)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,782 miles
    Test number
    399524106902
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,694 miles (+691)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    88,694 miles
    Test number
    684818543250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass88,003 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,003 miles
    Test number
    638531582708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,826 miles (+208)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    87,826 miles
    Test number
    350288435804
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass87,618 miles (+520)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    87,618 miles
    Test number
    482033792189
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass87,098 miles (+1,075)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    87,098 miles
    Test number
    692554267286
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play will soon require replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass86,023 miles (+579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,023 miles
    Test number
    986033095810
    • AdvisoryVery slight play in both front suspension lower ball joints

  12. Pass85,444 miles (+1,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    85,444 miles
    Test number
    672033573084
    • AdvisoryBoth seat belt stalks not 100% in operation when releasing under load
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s front lower suspension balljoint

  13. Pass84,323 miles (+800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    84,323 miles
    Test number
    953119400332
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspension arm has play in a ball joint

  14. Pass83,523 miles (+1,573)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    83,523 miles
    Test number
    375048365001
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded.

  15. Pass81,950 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    81,950 miles
    Test number
    438842174065
    • NoteRear brake disc faces starting to corrode.

  16. Fail81,950 miles (+1,408)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,950 miles
    Test number
    935922374033
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteRear brake disc faces starting to corrode.

  17. Pass80,542 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    80,542 miles
    Test number
    397874063007
    • NoteWindscreen chipped

  18. Fail80,542 miles (+967)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,542 miles
    Test number
    148054063078
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres badly cracked(recomend replacement)
    • NoteWindscreen chipped

  19. Pass79,575 miles (+828)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    79,575 miles
    Test number
    677175562079
    • NoteBoth front tyres very badly cracked(recomend replacement)

  20. Pass78,747 miles (+624)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    78,747 miles
    Test number
    207672861069
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished.
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded.
    • NoteScreen/paint contamination??
    • NoteRear axle mounting bush in poor condition.

  21. Pass78,123 miles (+842)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    78,123 miles
    Test number
    883701960017
    • NoteBoth front tyres just starting to perish.
    • NoteSmall chip/crack in passenger side of windscreen.

  22. Pass77,281 miles (+1,088)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    77,281 miles
    Test number
    962250379016
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perrished
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  23. Pass76,193 miles (+1,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    76,193 miles
    Test number
    373351278047
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass75,072 miles (+2,214)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    75,072 miles
    Test number
    520488877076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear tyres slightly worn

  25. Pass72,858 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    72,858 miles
    Test number
    390245376010
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about S39 RJU

Does S39 RJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S39 RJU is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S39 RJU?
The MOT on S39 RJU is valid until 24 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 RJU done?
S39 RJU was recorded at 89,048 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 809 miles a year.
Has S39 RJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S39 RJU has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S39 RJU 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 RJU find?
S39 RJU passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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