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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S3 FENMOT history

S3 FEN is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 104,377 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

S3 FEN blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
104,377 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 FEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 FEN was last recorded at 104,377 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 2,112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,265 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,112 miles
Average per year
2,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,377 miles
  • 2025 – 102,265 miles
  • 2024 – 99,184 miles
  • 2023 – 96,974 miles
  • 2022 – 94,787 miles
  • 2021 – 92,529 miles
  • 2019 – 85,931 miles
  • 2018 – 79,598 miles
  • 2017 – 71,335 miles
  • 2016 – 62,765 miles
  • 2015 – 55,415 miles
  • 2009 – 54,158 miles
  • 2008 – 49,926 miles
  • 2007 – 47,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,377 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,377 miles (+2,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    104,377 miles
    Test number
    440032498451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass102,265 miles (+114)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    102,265 miles
    Test number
    115585474611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail102,151 miles (+2,967)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,151 miles
    Test number
    339290647940
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,184 miles (+2,210)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    99,184 miles
    Test number
    767802257581
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint moving slightly in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint moving slightly in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass96,974 miles (+2,187)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    96,974 miles
    Test number
    620401941942
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint moving slightly in arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint moving slightly in arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass94,787 miles (+187)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    94,787 miles
    Test number
    501679384108
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail94,600 miles (+2,071)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,600 miles
    Test number
    559304151564
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt cracking

  8. Pass92,529 miles (+6,598)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    92,529 miles
    Test number
    140036271680
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass85,931 miles (+6,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,931 miles
    Test number
    659189669753
    • AdvisoryAirbag light does not illuminate

  10. Pass79,598 miles (+8,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    79,598 miles
    Test number
    485418698942
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass71,335 miles (+8,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,335 miles
    Test number
    764734761636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass62,765 miles (+7,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,765 miles
    Test number
    953864821200
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie rod ball joint has play

  13. Fail55,415 miles1 repaired6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,415 miles
    Test number
    406424385170
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteLack of fluid from offside windscreen washer but enough fluid to clear screen sufficiently from nearside - advise further investigation required beneath bonnet liner
    • NoteTYRE SIZE: 225/50ZR16W and Y

  14. Pass55,415 miles (+1,257)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,415 miles
    Test number
    905514685179
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteLack of fluid from offside windscreen washer but enough fluid to clear screen sufficiently from nearside - advise further investigation required beneath bonnet liner
    • NoteTYRE SIZE: 225/50ZR16W and Y

  15. Fail54,158 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,158 miles
    Test number
    260806959412
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteGearbox tail shaft oil seal leaking

  16. Pass54,158 miles (+4,232)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    54,158 miles
    Test number
    343716259109
    • NoteGearbox tail shaft oil seal leaking

  17. Pass49,926 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    49,926 miles
    Test number
    373648468195
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on 2mm
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slightly distorted on outer edge
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower ball joints

  18. Fail49,926 miles (+2,095)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,926 miles
    Test number
    250156568464
    • FailureBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on 2mm
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slightly distorted on outer edge
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower ball joints

  19. Pass47,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    47,831 miles
    Test number
    792064227162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail47,831 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,831 miles
    Test number
    721263927175
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded

Questions about S3 FEN

Does S3 FEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 FEN is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 FEN?
The MOT on S3 FEN is valid until 21 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 FEN done?
S3 FEN was recorded at 104,377 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 2,919 miles a year.
Has S3 FEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 FEN has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 FEN 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 FEN find?
S3 FEN passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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