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BMW Z3

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

S3 PTKMOT history

S3 PTK is a grey petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 72,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

S3 PTK grey BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
72,642 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 PTK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 PTK was last recorded at 72,642 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,642 miles · 28 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,642 miles
  • 2025 – 71,741 miles
  • 2024 – 71,353 miles
  • 2023 – 70,448 miles
  • 2022 – 69,920 miles
  • 2021 – 69,383 miles
  • 2020 – 68,942 miles
  • 2019 – 68,031 miles
  • 2018 – 66,875 miles
  • 2017 – 65,840 miles
  • 2016 – 64,415 miles
  • 2015 – 63,646 miles
  • 2014 – 62,590 miles
  • 2012 – 61,378 miles
  • 2011 – 59,079 miles
  • 2010 – 56,650 miles
  • 2009 – 55,036 miles
  • 2008 – 48,629 miles
  • 2007 – 39,717 miles
  • 2006 – 34,626 miles
  • 2005 – 29,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,642 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    72,642 miles
    Test number
    789060086392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail72,642 miles (+901)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,642 miles
    Test number
    226789286899
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass71,741 miles (+388)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    71,741 miles
    Test number
    384719967455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass71,353 miles (+905)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    71,353 miles
    Test number
    425338914179
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak on gear box no excessive
  5. Pass70,448 miles (+528)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    70,448 miles
    Test number
    329679840712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass69,920 miles (+537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    69,920 miles
    Test number
    240545630773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass69,383 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    69,383 miles
    Test number
    686648445139
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail69,383 miles (+441)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,383 miles
    Test number
    701042914888
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass68,942 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,942 miles
    Test number
    914228338291
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySLIGHT OIL LEAK
  10. Fail68,942 miles (+911)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,942 miles
    Test number
    215202103248
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySLIGHT OIL LEAK
  11. Pass68,031 miles (+1,156)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,031 miles
    Test number
    532392513069
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside hand brake clip missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  12. Pass66,875 miles (+1,035)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    66,875 miles
    Test number
    681701497427
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN STILL SECURE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside HAND BRAKE CABLE CLIP MISSING
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak SLIGHT
  13. Pass65,840 miles (+1,425)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    65,840 miles
    Test number
    295748119066
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN STILL SECURE
    • AdvisoryHAND BRAKE CABLE CLIP MISSING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass64,415 miles (+769)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    64,415 miles
    Test number
    662835939298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCarbon canister pipe broken
  15. Pass63,646 miles (+1,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,646 miles
    Test number
    787144655092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Pass62,590 miles (+1,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    62,590 miles
    Test number
    547797354094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  17. Pass61,378 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    61,378 miles
    Test number
    896576992294
    • 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 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)
  18. Fail61,371 miles (+2,292)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,371 miles
    Test number
    715202492262
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 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)
  19. Pass59,079 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,079 miles
    Test number
    246253071213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,075 miles (+2,425)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,075 miles
    Test number
    926522271295
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  21. Pass56,650 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    56,650 miles
    Test number
    433620900386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  22. Fail56,648 miles (+1,612)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,648 miles
    Test number
    424549490274
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  23. Pass55,036 miles (+6,407)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    55,036 miles
    Test number
    584549289200
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  24. Pass48,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,629 miles
    Test number
    342627698230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,629 miles (+8,912)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,629 miles
    Test number
    112287998270
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  26. Pass39,717 miles (+5,091)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    39,717 miles
    Test number
    562209597285
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  27. Pass34,626 miles (+4,997)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    34,626 miles
    Test number
    924452396219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    29,629 miles
    Test number
    760554095252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 PTK

Does S3 PTK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 PTK is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 PTK?
The MOT on S3 PTK is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 PTK done?
S3 PTK was recorded at 72,642 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 2,086 miles a year.
Has S3 PTK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 PTK has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 PTK 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 PTK find?
S3 PTK passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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