BMW Z3
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc
S3 BBJMOT history
S3 BBJ is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 78,547 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 May 2025
- Mileage
- 78,547 mi
- At MOT on 23 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,031 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 BBJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 23 May 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
S3 BBJ was last recorded at 78,547 miles on 23 May 2025, 151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 78,396 miles · 16 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 151 miles
- Average per year
- 2,031 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 78,547 miles
- 2024 – 78,396 miles
- 2022 – 77,977 miles
- 2021 – 77,968 miles
- 2019 – 77,585 miles
- 2017 – 77,298 miles
- 2016 – 76,962 miles
- 2015 – 76,366 miles
- 2014 – 75,004 miles
- 2013 – 74,104 miles
- 2012 – 71,471 miles
- 2011 – 66,407 miles
- 2010 – 61,775 miles
- 2009 – 60,256 miles
- 2008 – 57,064 miles
- 2007 – 42,452 miles
- 2006 – 41,543 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail78,547 miles
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Upper shock absorber-to-hub bolt insecure (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014
Full MOT history
23 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail78,547 miles (+151)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,547 miles
- Test number
- 519110000881
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Upper shock absorber-to-hub bolt insecure (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass78,396 miles (+419)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2025
- Odometer
- 78,396 miles
- Test number
- 875129502458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,977 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 77,977 miles
- Test number
- 112453821267
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass77,968 miles (+383)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2022
- Odometer
- 77,968 miles
- Test number
- 920024752575
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass77,585 miles (+287)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 77,585 miles
- Test number
- 298044799842
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryMiddle box corroded
Pass77,298 miles (+336)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 77,298 miles
- Test number
- 356122919996
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass76,962 miles (+596)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 76,962 miles
- Test number
- 728010553074
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass76,366 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 76,366 miles
- Test number
- 169437833071
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Fail76,366 miles (+1,362)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,366 miles
- Test number
- 837743716794
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Pass75,004 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 75,004 miles
- Test number
- 606490184040
- 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)
Fail75,004 miles (+900)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,004 miles
- Test number
- 178750884088
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- 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)
Pass74,104 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 74,104 miles
- Test number
- 686520463028
- 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)
Fail74,104 miles (+2,633)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,104 miles
- Test number
- 147180663068
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Pass71,471 miles (+5,064)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 71,471 miles
- Test number
- 356876162057
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass66,407 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 66,407 miles
- Test number
- 177042081075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,407 miles (+4,632)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,407 miles
- Test number
- 205382681016
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass61,775 miles (+1,519)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 61,775 miles
- Test number
- 694894010139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,256 miles (+3,192)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 60,256 miles
- Test number
- 251736239022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,064 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 57,064 miles
- Test number
- 344298918042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,064 miles (+14,612)3 failures2 repaired6 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,064 miles
- Test number
- 570495918026
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteAir bag warning lamp lit
- NoteFront brake imbalance
- NoteLow effort offside park brake
- NoteTraction control lamp lit
Pass42,452 miles (+909)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 42,452 miles
- Test number
- 372501857040
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass41,543 miles (+1,032)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 41,543 miles
- Test number
- 434278516396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,511 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 40,511 miles
- Test number
- 403794446256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S3 BBJ
- Does S3 BBJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S3 BBJ expired on 15 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S3 BBJ?
- The MOT on S3 BBJ expired on 15 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S3 BBJ done?
- S3 BBJ was recorded at 78,547 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2025, an average of 2,031 miles a year.
- Has S3 BBJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 BBJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on S3 BBJ 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 BBJ find?
- S3 BBJ failed its latest MOT on 23 May 2025 with 2 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; offside front shock absorbers insecurely attached upper shock absorber-to-hub bolt insecure; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.
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