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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S3 CUNMOT history

S3 CUN is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 9 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 55,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

S3 CUN black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
55,927 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 CUN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 CUN was last recorded at 55,927 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,669 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
258 miles
Average per year
2,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,927 miles
  • 2025 – 55,669 miles
  • 2024 – 54,755 miles
  • 2023 – 52,710 miles
  • 2022 – 51,214 miles
  • 2021 – 50,401 miles
  • 2020 – 48,342 miles
  • 2019 – 46,749 miles
  • 2018 – 40,441 miles
  • 2017 – 38,825 miles
  • 2016 – 35,950 miles
  • 2015 – 33,662 miles
  • 2014 – 31,802 miles
  • 2013 – 30,610 miles
  • 2012 – 29,094 miles
  • 2011 – 25,093 miles
  • 2010 – 22,971 miles
  • 2009 – 19,369 miles
  • 2008 – 16,255 miles
  • 2007 – 15,158 miles
  • 2006 – 13,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,927 miles
  • AdvisoryFront suspension components slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,927 miles (+258)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    55,927 miles
    Test number
    315494454070
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass55,669 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    55,669 miles
    Test number
    361244723060
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components slightly corroded
  3. Fail55,659 miles (+904)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,659 miles
    Test number
    921846633390
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass54,755 miles (+2,045)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    54,755 miles
    Test number
    694904661270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass52,710 miles (+1,496)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    52,710 miles
    Test number
    482896959826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  6. Pass51,214 miles (+813)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    51,214 miles
    Test number
    464130356387
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silensor corroded
  7. Pass50,401 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    50,401 miles
    Test number
    252359519298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer corroded
  8. Fail50,401 miles (+2,059)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,401 miles
    Test number
    161558494544
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 94 Y Avon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer corroded
  9. Pass48,342 miles (+1,593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    48,342 miles
    Test number
    555033986156
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
  10. Pass46,749 miles (+6,308)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    46,749 miles
    Test number
    354383075480
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass40,441 miles (+1,616)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    40,441 miles
    Test number
    659729678047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,825 miles (+2,875)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    38,825 miles
    Test number
    921135246926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,950 miles (+2,288)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    35,950 miles
    Test number
    334901288927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    33,662 miles
    Test number
    336434048881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail33,662 miles (+1,860)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,662 miles
    Test number
    793307423891
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass31,802 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,802 miles
    Test number
    276918984239
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail31,802 miles (+1,192)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,802 miles
    Test number
    406658084285
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass30,610 miles (+1,516)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    30,610 miles
    Test number
    225705473292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,094 miles (+4,001)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    29,094 miles
    Test number
    168510072279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,093 miles (+2,122)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    25,093 miles
    Test number
    336587651482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,971 miles (+3,602)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    22,971 miles
    Test number
    330902370476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,369 miles (+3,114)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    19,369 miles
    Test number
    610050669261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,255 miles (+1,097)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    16,255 miles
    Test number
    334062358480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,158 miles (+1,917)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    15,158 miles
    Test number
    652762377214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    13,241 miles
    Test number
    541323476278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 CUN

Does S3 CUN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 CUN is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 CUN?
The MOT on S3 CUN is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 CUN done?
S3 CUN was recorded at 55,927 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 2,162 miles a year.
Has S3 CUN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 CUN has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 CUN 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 CUN find?
S3 CUN passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front suspension components slightly corroded; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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