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BMW Z3

White · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

S3 MFLMOT history

S3 MFL is a white petrol BMW Z3 first used on 15 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 84,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

S3 MFL white BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
84,620 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 MFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 MFL was last recorded at 84,620 miles on 21 May 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,612 miles · 19 May 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
2,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,620 miles
  • 2025 – 84,535 miles
  • 2024 – 84,404 miles
  • 2023 – 83,195 miles
  • 2022 – 81,928 miles
  • 2021 – 80,038 miles
  • 2020 – 78,446 miles
  • 2019 – 78,324 miles
  • 2018 – 77,710 miles
  • 2017 – 76,536 miles
  • 2016 – 74,771 miles
  • 2015 – 72,602 miles
  • 2014 – 71,441 miles
  • 2013 – 70,475 miles
  • 2011 – 61,522 miles
  • 2010 – 58,321 miles
  • 2009 – 55,227 miles
  • 2008 – 51,497 miles
  • 2007 – 44,013 miles
  • 2006 – 37,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,620 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and arm corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHandbrake only just passed at 16%, offside not working as well as nearside

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,620 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    84,620 miles
    Test number
    774945721606
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and arm corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just passed at 16%, offside not working as well as nearside

  2. Fail84,612 miles (+10)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,612 miles
    Test number
    651453369190
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) missing pad crumbling (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and arm corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail84,602 miles (+67)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,602 miles
    Test number
    896909195392
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency failure fault caused by Off Side low effort
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Pass84,535 miles (+131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    84,535 miles
    Test number
    373158638202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Pass84,404 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    84,404 miles
    Test number
    331061195236
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Fail84,395 miles (+1,200)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,395 miles
    Test number
    529672814400
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Pass83,195 miles (+1,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    83,195 miles
    Test number
    137304283524
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  8. Pass81,928 miles (+1,890)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    81,928 miles
    Test number
    573417455245
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass80,038 miles (+1,592)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    80,038 miles
    Test number
    926079638176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass78,446 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    78,446 miles
    Test number
    186463900207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,324 miles (+614)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    78,324 miles
    Test number
    837113313860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,710 miles (+1,174)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,710 miles
    Test number
    755566571012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,536 miles (+1,765)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,536 miles
    Test number
    360651846186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,771 miles (+2,169)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,771 miles
    Test number
    691635415271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,602 miles (+1,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    72,602 miles
    Test number
    618340295002
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass71,441 miles (+966)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,441 miles
    Test number
    195067494401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,475 miles (+8,953)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    70,475 miles
    Test number
    209223963084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteThe n.s.r.tyre needs renewing as soon as possible.

  18. Pass61,522 miles (+3,201)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    61,522 miles
    Test number
    438780111106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,321 miles (+3,094)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    58,321 miles
    Test number
    470354600182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,227 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    55,227 miles
    Test number
    744581019162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail55,227 miles (+3,730)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,227 miles
    Test number
    942621719133
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass51,497 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    51,497 miles
    Test number
    344894938101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,403 miles (+6,390)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    50,403 miles
    Test number
    530366648043
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront number plate broken
    • NoteVarious stone chips in windscreen

  24. Pass44,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    44,013 miles
    Test number
    693030157084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,013 miles (+6,658)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,013 miles
    Test number
    320990657027
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

  26. Pass37,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,355 miles
    Test number
    914439656054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 MFL

Does S3 MFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 MFL is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 MFL?
The MOT on S3 MFL is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 MFL done?
S3 MFL was recorded at 84,620 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 2,337 miles a year.
Has S3 MFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 MFL has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 MFL 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 MFL find?
S3 MFL passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 6 advisories: offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and arm corroded; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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