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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S3 JTBMOT history

S3 JTB is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2023 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 114,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2022.

S3 JTB blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 May 2023
Mileage
114,061 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2022
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 JTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 May 2023
Latest MOT test
26 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 JTB was last recorded at 114,061 miles on 26 May 2022, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Mar 2017: 90,533 miles, lower than 101,133 miles on 30 Aug 2016.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
114,047 miles · 20 May 2022
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
4,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 114,061 miles
  • 2019 – 113,279 miles
  • 2018 – 106,573 miles
  • 2017 – 101,362 miles
  • 2016 – 101,133 miles
  • 2015 – 93,596 miles
  • 2014 – 83,225 miles
  • 2013 – 82,762 miles
  • 2012 – 76,384 miles
  • 2011 – 71,193 miles
  • 2010 – 64,252 miles
  • 2009 – 53,354 miles
  • 2007 – 48,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,061 miles
  • AdvisoryAdvise BOTH front inner seals are corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryAdvise fuel tank securing straps are corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,061 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    114,061 miles
    Test number
    526069170789
    • AdvisoryAdvise BOTH front inner seals are corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise fuel tank securing straps are corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail114,047 miles (+768)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,047 miles
    Test number
    292213767386
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise BOTH front inner seals are corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise fuel tank securing straps are corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass113,279 miles (+924)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,279 miles
    Test number
    830832545189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail112,355 miles (+5,782)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,355 miles
    Test number
    767177933082
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorSteering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,573 miles (+5,211)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,573 miles
    Test number
    926823932435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,362 miles (+10,829)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    101,362 miles
    Test number
    656267117155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail90,533 miles (-10,600)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,533 miles
    Test number
    533231589223
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail101,133 miles (+7,537)1 dangerous3 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,133 miles
    Test number
    587798781671
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySmall scratches on front screen

  9. Pass93,596 miles (+3,008)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    93,596 miles
    Test number
    210537266822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,588 miles (+629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,588 miles
    Test number
    179622975488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail89,959 miles (+6,734)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,959 miles
    Test number
    856616835037
    • FailureCentre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass83,225 miles (+463)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    83,225 miles
    Test number
    186439834484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,762 miles (+6,378)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,762 miles
    Test number
    695375953316
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass76,384 miles (+5,191)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    76,384 miles
    Test number
    425157352420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    71,193 miles
    Test number
    446417251415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,193 miles (+6,941)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,193 miles
    Test number
    808267251359
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass64,252 miles (+10,898)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    64,252 miles
    Test number
    731272840392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,354 miles (+5,316)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    53,354 miles
    Test number
    193177219079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,038 miles (+263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    48,038 miles
    Test number
    984125127397
    • 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)

  20. Fail47,775 miles6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,775 miles
    Test number
    793030517346
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S3 JTB

Does S3 JTB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 JTB expired on 25 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 JTB?
The MOT on S3 JTB expired on 25 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 JTB done?
S3 JTB was recorded at 114,061 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2022, an average of 4,555 miles a year.
Has S3 JTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 JTB has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2022.
Has the mileage on S3 JTB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 JTB find?
S3 JTB passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2022 with 4 advisories: advise both front inner seals are corroded; advise fuel tank securing straps are corroded; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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