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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

S3 JTSMOT history

S3 JTS is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 74,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

S3 JTS 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 Sept 2027
Mileage
74,806 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 JTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 JTS was last recorded at 74,806 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 1,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,403 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,403 miles
Average per year
2,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,806 miles
  • 2025 – 73,403 miles
  • 2024 – 67,746 miles
  • 2023 – 67,150 miles
  • 2022 – 66,351 miles
  • 2021 – 65,148 miles
  • 2020 – 64,070 miles
  • 2019 – 62,662 miles
  • 2018 – 61,108 miles
  • 2017 – 53,217 miles
  • 2015 – 48,925 miles
  • 2014 – 44,354 miles
  • 2013 – 41,646 miles
  • 2012 – 37,678 miles
  • 2011 – 34,963 miles
  • 2010 – 31,865 miles
  • 2009 – 28,503 miles
  • 2008 – 25,548 miles
  • 2007 – 21,745 miles
  • 2006 – 17,600 miles
  • 2005 – 17,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,806 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,806 miles (+1,403)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    74,806 miles
    Test number
    919407866842
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass73,403 miles (+5,657)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    73,403 miles
    Test number
    725162459223
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  3. Pass67,746 miles (+596)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    67,746 miles
    Test number
    289145612895
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass67,150 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    67,150 miles
    Test number
    340607109400
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail67,150 miles (+799)4 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,150 miles
    Test number
    289821085168
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass66,351 miles (+11)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    66,351 miles
    Test number
    707801291973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail66,340 miles (+1,192)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,340 miles
    Test number
    637909216036
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass65,148 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    65,148 miles
    Test number
    707745206815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail65,148 miles (+1,078)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,148 miles
    Test number
    902226812514
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass64,070 miles (+1,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    64,070 miles
    Test number
    345869643604
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs slight corrosion

  11. Pass62,662 miles (+1,554)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,662 miles
    Test number
    833807554520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

  12. Pass61,108 miles (+4,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    61,108 miles
    Test number
    405809599003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass56,538 miles (+3,321)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    56,538 miles
    Test number
    985109051707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass53,217 miles (+4,292)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    53,217 miles
    Test number
    119991396707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,925 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    48,925 miles
    Test number
    442416820869
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  16. Fail48,925 miles (+4,571)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,925 miles
    Test number
    657415290911
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  17. Pass44,354 miles (+2,708)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    44,354 miles
    Test number
    435207284209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,646 miles (+3,968)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    41,646 miles
    Test number
    197085173218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront inner brake pads appear low

  19. Pass37,678 miles (+2,715)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,678 miles
    Test number
    687995382254
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake pads appear low

  20. Pass34,963 miles (+3,098)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,963 miles
    Test number
    795140781240
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake pads appear to becoming low

  21. Pass31,865 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    31,865 miles
    Test number
    920117150244
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorated

  22. Fail31,863 miles (+3,360)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,863 miles
    Test number
    363896550409
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront inner brake pads appear low
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge and becoming cracked and perished

  23. Pass28,503 miles (+2,955)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,503 miles
    Test number
    344251179460
    • NoteNearside front tyre becoming slightly cracked and perished and worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre becoming slightly cracked and perished

  24. Pass25,548 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,548 miles
    Test number
    240122488289
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge sligtly perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly cracked and perished

  25. Fail25,548 miles (+3,803)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,548 miles
    Test number
    901301588210
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge sligtly perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly cracked and perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

  26. Pass21,745 miles (+4,145)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    21,745 miles
    Test number
    931926637297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,600 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    17,600 miles
    Test number
    573921566189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    17,581 miles
    Test number
    842063575167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 JTS

Does S3 JTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 JTS is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 JTS?
The MOT on S3 JTS is valid until 24 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 JTS done?
S3 JTS was recorded at 74,806 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 2,692 miles a year.
Has S3 JTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 JTS has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on S3 JTS 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 JTS find?
S3 JTS passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 11 advisories: general underside corrosion; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 8 more.

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