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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

S3 AJPMOT history

S3 AJP is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 56,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

S3 AJP green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
56,000 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 AJP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 AJP was last recorded at 56,000 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,724 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
276 miles
Average per year
1,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,000 miles
  • 2025 – 55,724 miles
  • 2024 – 55,447 miles
  • 2023 – 54,997 miles
  • 2022 – 54,838 miles
  • 2021 – 54,618 miles
  • 2020 – 54,455 miles
  • 2019 – 53,630 miles
  • 2018 – 52,948 miles
  • 2017 – 52,137 miles
  • 2016 – 51,261 miles
  • 2015 – 50,531 miles
  • 2014 – 49,744 miles
  • 2013 – 48,919 miles
  • 2012 – 48,554 miles
  • 2011 – 45,306 miles
  • 2010 – 41,973 miles
  • 2009 – 37,112 miles
  • 2008 – 33,410 miles
  • 2007 – 29,529 miles
  • 2006 – 26,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,000 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,000 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    56,000 miles
    Test number
    860080418593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,724 miles (+277)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    55,724 miles
    Test number
    886612866159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,447 miles (+450)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    55,447 miles
    Test number
    152872652323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,997 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    54,997 miles
    Test number
    778774712275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,838 miles (+220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    54,838 miles
    Test number
    108157204271
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass54,618 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    54,618 miles
    Test number
    685587464085
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail54,618 miles (+163)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,618 miles
    Test number
    133306113993
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass54,455 miles (+825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    54,455 miles
    Test number
    227723041400
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass53,630 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,630 miles
    Test number
    548055182879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,948 miles (+811)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,948 miles
    Test number
    838574419845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,137 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,137 miles
    Test number
    544499915916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,261 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    51,261 miles
    Test number
    608368037528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail51,251 miles (+720)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,251 miles
    Test number
    620893502746
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
  14. Pass50,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,531 miles
    Test number
    526171125114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,531 miles (+787)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,531 miles
    Test number
    229669215411
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  16. Pass49,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,744 miles
    Test number
    205296124401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,744 miles (+825)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,744 miles
    Test number
    919293324178
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass48,919 miles (+365)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,919 miles
    Test number
    818225613110
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn close to limit in places
  19. Pass48,554 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,554 miles
    Test number
    276512242407
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteFuel tank straps slightly corroded
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded
  20. Fail48,554 miles (+3,248)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,554 miles
    Test number
    566062942116
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteFuel tank straps slightly corroded
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded
  21. Pass45,306 miles (+3,333)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    45,306 miles
    Test number
    829407421179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking on outer edges
  22. Pass41,973 miles (+4,861)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,973 miles
    Test number
    451037600154
    • DangerousNsf and osf tyres cracked on outer side walls
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
  23. Pass37,112 miles (+3,702)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,112 miles
    Test number
    902208799015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,410 miles (+3,881)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    33,410 miles
    Test number
    841550718193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,529 miles (+3,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,529 miles
    Test number
    691421317132
    • 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)
  26. Pass26,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,521 miles
    Test number
    481115606145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 AJP

Does S3 AJP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 AJP is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 AJP?
The MOT on S3 AJP is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 AJP done?
S3 AJP was recorded at 56,000 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 1,449 miles a year.
Has S3 AJP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 AJP has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on S3 AJP 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 S3 AJP find?
S3 AJP passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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