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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

S3 CGMMOT history

S3 CGM is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 49,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

S3 CGM silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
49,532 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 CGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 CGM was last recorded at 49,532 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 3,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jun 2011: 24,196 miles, lower than 26,493 miles on 4 Jun 2010.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
46,311 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,221 miles
Average per year
1,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,532 miles
  • 2025 – 46,311 miles
  • 2024 – 45,068 miles
  • 2023 – 44,300 miles
  • 2022 – 43,092 miles
  • 2021 – 41,751 miles
  • 2020 – 40,600 miles
  • 2019 – 39,619 miles
  • 2018 – 37,043 miles
  • 2017 – 34,769 miles
  • 2016 – 32,444 miles
  • 2015 – 30,080 miles
  • 2014 – 27,907 miles
  • 2013 – 27,431 miles
  • 2012 – 26,076 miles
  • 2011 – 24,196 miles
  • 2010 – 26,493 miles
  • 2009 – 22,869 miles
  • 2008 – 22,045 miles
  • 2007 – 21,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,532 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    49,532 miles
    Test number
    852481517393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail49,532 miles (+3,221)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,532 miles
    Test number
    226042170099
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass46,311 miles (+1,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    46,311 miles
    Test number
    262259687083
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PIPES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION.
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY AT N/S FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT.

  4. Pass45,068 miles (+768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    45,068 miles
    Test number
    655710684804
    • AdvisoryFRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING.
    • AdvisoryN/S FRONT BALL JOINT WORN SLIGHTLY.

  5. Pass44,300 miles (+1,208)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    44,300 miles
    Test number
    759589203002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,092 miles (+1,341)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    43,092 miles
    Test number
    562836489991
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PIPES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION
    • AdvisoryHAND BRAKE CABLE CORRODING O/S
    • AdvisoryN/S FRONT ROLL BAR LINK ROD BUSH PERISHING
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT

  7. Pass41,751 miles (+1,151)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    41,751 miles
    Test number
    413898729634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,600 miles (+981)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    40,600 miles
    Test number
    284969053318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,619 miles (+2,576)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,619 miles
    Test number
    546307187113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,043 miles (+2,274)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    37,043 miles
    Test number
    217547812511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    34,769 miles
    Test number
    546398779947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail34,769 miles (+2,325)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,769 miles
    Test number
    210444656901
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass32,444 miles (+2,364)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    32,444 miles
    Test number
    127046572356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    30,080 miles
    Test number
    553403802446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail30,080 miles (+2,173)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,080 miles
    Test number
    823966172792
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass27,907 miles (+476)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    27,907 miles
    Test number
    196795854242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,431 miles (+1,355)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    27,431 miles
    Test number
    335475753433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,076 miles (+1,880)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,076 miles
    Test number
    236518642205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,196 miles (-2,297)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,196 miles
    Test number
    288372971416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,493 miles (+3,624)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    26,493 miles
    Test number
    463525250185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,869 miles (+824)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    22,869 miles
    Test number
    522339649063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,045 miles (+681)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    22,045 miles
    Test number
    224896938058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    21,364 miles
    Test number
    100953937078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 CGM

Does S3 CGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 CGM is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 CGM?
The MOT on S3 CGM is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 CGM done?
S3 CGM was recorded at 49,532 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 1,440 miles a year.
Has S3 CGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 CGM has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 CGM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 CGM find?
S3 CGM passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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