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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S3 MEPMOT history

S3 MEP is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 91,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

S3 MEP silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
91,347 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 MEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 MEP was last recorded at 91,347 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 1,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,532 miles · 23 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1,815 miles
Average per year
1,456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,347 miles
  • 2025 – 87,874 miles
  • 2024 – 85,514 miles
  • 2023 – 83,276 miles
  • 2021 – 81,016 miles
  • 2019 – 74,562 miles
  • 2018 – 72,022 miles
  • 2017 – 70,705 miles
  • 2016 – 69,206 miles
  • 2015 – 66,466 miles
  • 2014 – 66,151 miles
  • 2013 – 65,722 miles
  • 2011 – 65,478 miles
  • 2009 – 64,868 miles
  • 2008 – 64,433 miles
  • 2007 – 63,733 miles
  • 2006 – 62,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,347 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Both sIll ends Rusty

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded both front rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,347 miles (+1,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    91,347 miles
    Test number
    519056518671
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Both sIll ends Rusty

  2. Pass89,532 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    89,532 miles
    Test number
    949140838929
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Fail89,532 miles (+1,658)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,532 miles
    Test number
    718449551868
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  4. Pass87,874 miles (+2,360)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    87,874 miles
    Test number
    105141586933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,514 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,514 miles
    Test number
    157403729260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,508 miles (+2,232)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,508 miles
    Test number
    729198310185
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass83,276 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    83,276 miles
    Test number
    975165517312
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail83,276 miles (+2,260)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,276 miles
    Test number
    999652201405
    • MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass81,016 miles (+6,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    81,016 miles
    Test number
    357602334979
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass74,562 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,562 miles
    Test number
    601550685927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail74,556 miles (+2,534)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,556 miles
    Test number
    811330082738
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear O/S/REAR TYRE HAS SCREW IN TREAD

  12. Pass72,022 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,022 miles
    Test number
    250457018156
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail72,022 miles (+1,317)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,022 miles
    Test number
    548383823578
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass70,705 miles (+1,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,705 miles
    Test number
    198216029664
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight roughness OSF wheel bearing

  15. Pass69,206 miles (+2,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,206 miles
    Test number
    528556506068
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight roughness OSF wheel bearing

  16. Pass66,466 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    66,466 miles
    Test number
    158891775481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,151 miles (+429)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    66,151 miles
    Test number
    538942224168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,722 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    65,722 miles
    Test number
    868863123131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Fail65,711 miles (+233)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,711 miles
    Test number
    285803523174
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass65,478 miles (+610)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,478 miles
    Test number
    196167401072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,868 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    64,868 miles
    Test number
    834438549369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail64,856 miles (+423)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,856 miles
    Test number
    681125249385
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass64,433 miles (+700)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    64,433 miles
    Test number
    913301458332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,733 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    63,733 miles
    Test number
    260764537350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,403 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    62,403 miles
    Test number
    253318936361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about S3 MEP

Does S3 MEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 MEP is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 MEP?
The MOT on S3 MEP is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 MEP done?
S3 MEP was recorded at 91,347 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 1,456 miles a year.
Has S3 MEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 MEP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 MEP 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 MEP find?
S3 MEP passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear outer both sill ends rusty.

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