BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc
S3 MLWMOT history
S3 MLW is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,437 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 143,437 mi
- At MOT on 18 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,866 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 MLW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 MLW was last recorded at 143,437 miles on 18 Sept 2024, 104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 143,333 miles · 23 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 104 miles
- Average per year
- 4,866 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 143,437 miles
- 2023 – 141,384 miles
- 2022 – 137,963 miles
- 2021 – 132,700 miles
- 2020 – 128,679 miles
- 2019 – 126,605 miles
- 2018 – 124,251 miles
- 2017 – 118,861 miles
- 2016 – 114,300 miles
- 2015 – 108,358 miles
- 2014 – 102,923 miles
- 2013 – 96,892 miles
- 2012 – 91,108 miles
- 2011 – 84,800 miles
- 2010 – 80,556 miles
- 2009 – 71,730 miles
- 2008 – 62,158 miles
- 2007 – 59,829 miles
- 2006 – 54,491 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,437 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall, cut/damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall, badly perished/split. Cord/Ply not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just before back box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Bot n/s and o/s rear inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
25 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,437 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 143,437 miles
- Test number
- 804253967813
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall, cut/damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall, badly perished/split. Cord/Ply not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail143,437 miles (+104)2 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,437 miles
- Test number
- 413163491361
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall, cut/damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall, badly perished/split. Cord/Ply not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail143,333 miles (+1,949)9 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,333 miles
- Test number
- 875005861718
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion fitted (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/body sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion fitted (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/body sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/body sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass141,384 miles (+3,421)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 141,384 miles
- Test number
- 858598773556
- AdvisoryVehicle covered with under seal
Pass137,963 miles (+5,263)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 137,963 miles
- Test number
- 156486001674
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,700 miles (+4,021)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 132,700 miles
- Test number
- 576798749987
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryInner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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))
Pass128,679 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 128,679 miles
- Test number
- 713314153222
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just before back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBot n/s and o/s rear inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion
Fail128,679 miles (+2,074)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,679 miles
- Test number
- 937197786016
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just before back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBot n/s and o/s rear inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion
Pass126,605 miles (+2,354)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 126,605 miles
- Test number
- 555940685144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,251 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 124,251 miles
- Test number
- 237535669471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,251 miles (+5,390)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,251 miles
- Test number
- 676078138378
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
Pass118,861 miles (+4,561)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 118,861 miles
- Test number
- 525777390717
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,300 miles (+5,942)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 114,300 miles
- Test number
- 294112256682
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play strong advise (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush staring to split (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front light binding
Pass108,358 miles (+5,435)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 108,358 miles
- Test number
- 816716855193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,923 miles (+6,031)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 102,923 miles
- Test number
- 336664254100
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteAuxiliary belt cracking
Pass96,892 miles (+5,784)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 96,892 miles
- Test number
- 578511463167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,108 miles (+6,308)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 91,108 miles
- Test number
- 506648852132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,800 miles (+4,244)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 84,800 miles
- Test number
- 199626941126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,556 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 80,556 miles
- Test number
- 232793850461
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail80,556 miles (+8,826)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,556 miles
- Test number
- 712291040189
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass71,730 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 71,730 miles
- Test number
- 373469049111
- NoteN/s/r tyre low on inner edge
Fail71,730 miles (+9,572)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,730 miles
- Test number
- 840129949127
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteN/s/r tyre low on inner edge
Pass62,158 miles (+2,329)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 62,158 miles
- Test number
- 354136058131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,829 miles (+5,338)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 59,829 miles
- Test number
- 194710267177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,491 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 54,491 miles
- Test number
- 834150766172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S3 MLW
- Does S3 MLW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S3 MLW expired on 17 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S3 MLW?
- The MOT on S3 MLW expired on 17 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S3 MLW done?
- S3 MLW was recorded at 143,437 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2024, an average of 4,866 miles a year.
- Has S3 MLW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 MLW has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on S3 MLW 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 MLW find?
- S3 MLW passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2024 with 11 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall, cut/damaged; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes, corroded, and 8 more.
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