BMW Z3
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
S3 LJSMOT history
S3 LJS is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 173,542 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 173,542 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,586 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 LJS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 LJS was last recorded at 173,542 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 173,067 miles · 5 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 475 miles
- Average per year
- 5,586 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 173,542 miles
- 2025 – 173,067 miles
- 2024 – 172,232 miles
- 2023 – 170,706 miles
- 2022 – 167,398 miles
- 2021 – 161,867 miles
- 2020 – 160,112 miles
- 2019 – 155,917 miles
- 2018 – 150,580 miles
- 2017 – 145,093 miles
- 2016 – 138,344 miles
- 2015 – 131,488 miles
- 2014 – 126,963 miles
- 2013 – 121,402 miles
- 2012 – 117,015 miles
- 2011 – 112,125 miles
- 2010 – 103,386 miles
- 2009 – 95,432 miles
- 2008 – 83,900 miles
- 2007 – 70,899 miles
- 2006 – 59,490 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass173,542 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
28 tests since 18 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,542 miles (+475)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 173,542 miles
- Test number
- 347212877201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,067 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 173,067 miles
- Test number
- 358641593613
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Around subframe mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Around subframe mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear N/s and o/s around jacking points corroded
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail173,067 miles (+835)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,067 miles
- Test number
- 327794076364
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Around subframe mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Around subframe mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear N/s and o/s around jacking points corroded
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass172,232 miles (+1,526)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 172,232 miles
- Test number
- 504129791730
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPark brake effort low
Pass170,706 miles (+3,308)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 170,706 miles
- Test number
- 154049212042
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass167,398 miles (+5,531)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2023
- Odometer
- 167,398 miles
- Test number
- 972168448603
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,867 miles (+1,755)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2022
- Odometer
- 161,867 miles
- Test number
- 443939537180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,112 miles (+4,195)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 160,112 miles
- Test number
- 709025081778
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass155,917 miles (+5,337)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 155,917 miles
- Test number
- 486055114006
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass150,580 miles (+5,487)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 150,580 miles
- Test number
- 908514941618
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside fuel tank strap corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass145,093 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 145,093 miles
- Test number
- 446183234179
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front antiroll link corrodeing
- AdvisoryCorrosion rear brake hose ferrals
- AdvisoryO/s/f brake pipe end corrodeing
- AdvisorySurface corrosion both rear wishbones
Fail145,093 miles (+6,749)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,093 miles
- Test number
- 598647540468
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front antiroll link corrodeing
- AdvisoryCorrosion rear brake hose ferrals
- AdvisoryO/s/f brake pipe end corrodeing
- AdvisorySurface corrosion both rear wishbones
Pass138,344 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 138,344 miles
- Test number
- 305532625850
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre low 2mm
- AdvisoryFront suspension feeling soft but no bounce
- AdvisoryN/s/r and both front tyres 3mm
Fail138,344 miles (+6,856)2 failures1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,344 miles
- Test number
- 536998516462
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre low 2mm
- AdvisoryFront suspension feeling soft but no bounce
- AdvisoryN/s/r and both front tyres 3mm
Pass131,488 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 131,488 miles
- Test number
- 886371525076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,488 miles (+243)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,488 miles
- Test number
- 838050925028
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail131,245 miles (+4,282)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,245 miles
- Test number
- 378837205043
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass126,963 miles (+5,561)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 126,963 miles
- Test number
- 635637304038
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCentre exhaust clamp broke and slightly blowing
Pass121,402 miles (+4,387)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 121,402 miles
- Test number
- 966876413059
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOffside parking brake lazy
Pass117,015 miles (+112)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 117,015 miles
- Test number
- 129144322017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,903 miles (+4,778)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,903 miles
- Test number
- 885067212083
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass112,125 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 112,125 miles
- Test number
- 688282711007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,097 miles (+8,711)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,097 miles
- Test number
- 475471311070
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Pass103,386 miles (+7,954)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 103,386 miles
- Test number
- 443293810093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,432 miles (+11,532)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 95,432 miles
- Test number
- 740960129020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,900 miles (+13,001)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 83,900 miles
- Test number
- 632360638072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,899 miles (+11,409)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 70,899 miles
- Test number
- 700786937023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass59,490 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 59,490 miles
- Test number
- 423129146046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S3 LJS
- Does S3 LJS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 LJS is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S3 LJS?
- The MOT on S3 LJS is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S3 LJS done?
- S3 LJS was recorded at 173,542 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 5,586 miles a year.
- Has S3 LJS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 LJS has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on S3 LJS 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 LJS find?
- S3 LJS passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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