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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,991 cc

S3 COSMOT history

S3 COS is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 74,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

S3 COS black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
74,072 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 COS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 COS was last recorded at 74,072 miles on 7 May 2026, 178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,894 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
178 miles
Average per year
1,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,072 miles
  • 2025 – 73,894 miles
  • 2024 – 73,769 miles
  • 2023 – 73,735 miles
  • 2022 – 73,669 miles
  • 2021 – 73,421 miles
  • 2020 – 73,180 miles
  • 2019 – 72,547 miles
  • 2018 – 69,909 miles
  • 2017 – 68,267 miles
  • 2016 – 66,874 miles
  • 2015 – 65,547 miles
  • 2014 – 64,504 miles
  • 2013 – 63,267 miles
  • 2012 – 61,084 miles
  • 2011 – 58,722 miles
  • 2010 – 55,874 miles
  • 2009 – 53,193 miles
  • 2008 – 50,344 miles
  • 2007 – 48,215 miles
  • 2006 – 43,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,072 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass74,072 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    74,072 miles
    Test number
    229338430558
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail74,072 miles (+178)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,072 miles
    Test number
    558013500375
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass73,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    73,894 miles
    Test number
    644349594851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail73,894 miles (+125)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,894 miles
    Test number
    884415242552
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  5. Pass73,769 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    73,769 miles
    Test number
    970025619919
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail73,769 miles (+34)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,769 miles
    Test number
    461243056425
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass73,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    73,735 miles
    Test number
    536470118124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail73,735 miles (+66)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,735 miles
    Test number
    704026197233
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  9. Pass73,669 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    73,669 miles
    Test number
    841393991872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,421 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    73,421 miles
    Test number
    449235672983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,180 miles (+633)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    73,180 miles
    Test number
    444755923643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill / floor edge corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill/floor edge corroded
  12. Pass72,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    72,547 miles
    Test number
    475506708792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,547 miles (+2,638)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,547 miles
    Test number
    965799322237
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  14. Pass69,909 miles (+1,642)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,909 miles
    Test number
    121964311574
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass68,267 miles (+1,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    68,267 miles
    Test number
    140672367761
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint rear box to mid pipe (clamp deteriorated) (7.1.2)
  16. Pass66,874 miles (+1,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,874 miles
    Test number
    450911657147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass65,547 miles (+1,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,547 miles
    Test number
    248370845465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Fail64,504 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,504 miles
    Test number
    738616534160
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  19. Pass64,504 miles (+1,237)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,504 miles
    Test number
    856836334196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,267 miles (+2,183)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,267 miles
    Test number
    527674453179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,084 miles (+2,362)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    61,084 miles
    Test number
    356126042173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,722 miles (+2,848)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    58,722 miles
    Test number
    186467641157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,874 miles (+2,681)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,874 miles
    Test number
    123853030177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,193 miles (+2,849)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    53,193 miles
    Test number
    543002859141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,344 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    50,344 miles
    Test number
    171632258180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,215 miles (+4,331)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    48,215 miles
    Test number
    624073057163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,884 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    43,884 miles
    Test number
    492246346118
    • 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)

Questions about S3 COS

Does S3 COS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 COS is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 COS?
The MOT on S3 COS is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 COS done?
S3 COS was recorded at 74,072 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 1,513 miles a year.
Has S3 COS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 COS has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 COS 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 COS find?
S3 COS passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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