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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S3 MJMMOT history

S3 MJM is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 4 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 51,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

S3 MJM 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 Jul 2027
Mileage
51,361 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 MJM
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
4 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 MJM was last recorded at 51,361 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,113 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
248 miles
Average per year
1,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,361 miles
  • 2025 – 51,113 miles
  • 2024 – 50,787 miles
  • 2023 – 50,291 miles
  • 2022 – 49,445 miles
  • 2021 – 48,375 miles
  • 2020 – 47,154 miles
  • 2019 – 45,554 miles
  • 2018 – 43,646 miles
  • 2017 – 41,360 miles
  • 2016 – 38,766 miles
  • 2015 – 36,381 miles
  • 2014 – 34,258 miles
  • 2013 – 32,596 miles
  • 2012 – 30,032 miles
  • 2011 – 27,495 miles
  • 2010 – 24,820 miles
  • 2009 – 22,239 miles
  • 2008 – 19,584 miles
  • 2007 – 18,311 miles
  • 2006 – 16,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,361 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass51,361 miles (+248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    51,361 miles
    Test number
    990917667376
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass51,113 miles (+326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    51,113 miles
    Test number
    713329124772
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass50,787 miles (+496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    50,787 miles
    Test number
    845559228693
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass50,291 miles (+846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    50,291 miles
    Test number
    545345078456
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass49,445 miles (+1,070)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    49,445 miles
    Test number
    546014316965
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass48,375 miles (+1,221)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    48,375 miles
    Test number
    337201513874
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass47,154 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    47,154 miles
    Test number
    518421600379
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail47,151 miles (+1,597)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,151 miles
    Test number
    183558386133
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass45,554 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    45,554 miles
    Test number
    743864662561
    • 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))

  10. Fail45,553 miles (+1,907)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,553 miles
    Test number
    615588682766
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Pass43,646 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    43,646 miles
    Test number
    967656486252
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail43,644 miles (+2,284)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,644 miles
    Test number
    758571083767
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass41,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,360 miles
    Test number
    770099261443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,360 miles (+2,594)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,360 miles
    Test number
    849678993377
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass38,766 miles (+2,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,766 miles
    Test number
    210303424391
    • AdvisoryInner faces of rear brake discs corroded slightly

  16. Pass36,381 miles (+2,123)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,381 miles
    Test number
    235297095435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,258 miles (+1,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    34,258 miles
    Test number
    195558614200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass32,596 miles (+2,564)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    32,596 miles
    Test number
    536171713295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,032 miles (+2,537)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    30,032 miles
    Test number
    729923922230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread getting low
    • NoteSmall chips on windscreen

  20. Pass27,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    27,495 miles
    Test number
    346409501442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,493 miles (+2,673)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,493 miles
    Test number
    658829801223
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  22. Pass24,820 miles (+2,581)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    24,820 miles
    Test number
    822127700252
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  23. Pass22,239 miles (+2,655)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    22,239 miles
    Test number
    862028909206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    19,584 miles
    Test number
    921870128273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail19,584 miles (+1,273)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,584 miles
    Test number
    752080352888
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  26. Pass18,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    18,311 miles
    Test number
    310613217239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail18,311 miles (+1,517)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,311 miles
    Test number
    833063717202
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass16,794 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    16,794 miles
    Test number
    854296516242
    • NoteChassis no on system was incorrect
    • NoteRear tyre treads getting low

Questions about S3 MJM

Does S3 MJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 MJM is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 MJM?
The MOT on S3 MJM is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 MJM done?
S3 MJM was recorded at 51,361 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 1,734 miles a year.
Has S3 MJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 MJM has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on S3 MJM 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 MJM find?
S3 MJM passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded.

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