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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

S3 JANMOT history

S3 JAN is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 21 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 67,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

S3 JAN silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
67,994 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 JAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 JAN was last recorded at 67,994 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,201 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
793 miles
Average per year
1,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,994 miles
  • 2025 – 67,201 miles
  • 2024 – 65,837 miles
  • 2023 – 65,723 miles
  • 2022 – 63,292 miles
  • 2021 – 63,060 miles
  • 2020 – 62,652 miles
  • 2019 – 60,717 miles
  • 2018 – 59,615 miles
  • 2017 – 58,674 miles
  • 2016 – 56,975 miles
  • 2015 – 55,932 miles
  • 2014 – 53,498 miles
  • 2013 – 51,499 miles
  • 2012 – 49,666 miles
  • 2011 – 47,777 miles
  • 2010 – 45,500 miles
  • 2009 – 43,175 miles
  • 2008 – 40,526 miles
  • 2007 – 37,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,994 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box detiorated

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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,994 miles (+793)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    67,994 miles
    Test number
    147645397020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box detiorated

  2. Pass67,201 miles (+1,364)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    67,201 miles
    Test number
    831227793598
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  3. Pass65,837 miles (+114)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    65,837 miles
    Test number
    174021359370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear silencer corroded but not leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sub frame joins to chassis - corrosion minimal but taking hole- preventative measures required (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass65,723 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    65,723 miles
    Test number
    112743245687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail65,723 miles (+2,431)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,723 miles
    Test number
    348796556333
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass63,292 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    63,292 miles
    Test number
    938815997131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail63,292 miles (+232)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,292 miles
    Test number
    607957541022
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass63,060 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,060 miles
    Test number
    403067878416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,652 miles (+1,935)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,652 miles
    Test number
    774166143674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,717 miles (+1,102)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    60,717 miles
    Test number
    129301334028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,615 miles (+941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    59,615 miles
    Test number
    205910696392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass58,674 miles (+1,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,674 miles
    Test number
    659029897571
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

  13. Pass56,975 miles (+1,043)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,975 miles
    Test number
    871372374073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  14. Pass55,932 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    55,932 miles
    Test number
    819913415090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre worn on inner edges
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  15. Fail55,932 miles (+2,434)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,932 miles
    Test number
    268042615033
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre worn on inner edges
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  16. Pass53,498 miles (+1,999)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    53,498 miles
    Test number
    109966604054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteN/s & o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  17. Pass51,499 miles (+1,833)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    51,499 miles
    Test number
    828808103004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  18. Pass49,666 miles (+1,889)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    49,666 miles
    Test number
    187487112025
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust corroded (rear part)

  19. Pass47,777 miles (+2,277)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    47,777 miles
    Test number
    376653211006
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass45,500 miles (+6)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    45,500 miles
    Test number
    831355710067
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s & o/s front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteN/s rear metal brake pipe corroded

  21. Fail45,494 miles (+2,319)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,494 miles
    Test number
    984332110003
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s & o/s front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteN/s rear metal brake pipe corroded

  22. Pass43,175 miles (+2,649)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,175 miles
    Test number
    264872319082
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass40,526 miles (+2,530)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    40,526 miles
    Test number
    670451228005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    37,996 miles
    Test number
    633480727066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail37,996 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,996 miles
    Test number
    440799117099
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about S3 JAN

Does S3 JAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 JAN is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 JAN?
The MOT on S3 JAN is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 JAN done?
S3 JAN was recorded at 67,994 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 1,577 miles a year.
Has S3 JAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 JAN has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S3 JAN 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 JAN find?
S3 JAN passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; rear exhaust box detiorated.

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