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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S3 SYVMOT history

S3 SYV is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 9 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 135,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

S3 SYV silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
135,283 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 SYV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 SYV was last recorded at 135,283 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 1,845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jul 2018: 11,197 miles, lower than 108,423 miles on 26 Jul 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
133,438 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,845 miles
Average per year
3,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,283 miles
  • 2024 – 133,438 miles
  • 2023 – 132,651 miles
  • 2022 – 127,725 miles
  • 2021 – 121,624 miles
  • 2020 – 119,680 miles
  • 2019 – 116,350 miles
  • 2018 – 11,197 miles
  • 2017 – 108,423 miles
  • 2016 – 107,568 miles
  • 2015 – 104,781 miles
  • 2014 – 101,894 miles
  • 2013 – 98,631 miles
  • 2012 – 94,419 miles
  • 2011 – 90,230 miles
  • 2010 – 83,897 miles
  • 2009 – 82,000 miles
  • 2008 – 76,951 miles
  • 2007 – 74,187 miles
  • 2006 – 67,921 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,283 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth sill over covers corroded
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe joint weeping (2.1.5 (a))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass135,283 miles (+1,845)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    135,283 miles
    Test number
    702766529532
    • AdvisoryBoth sill over covers corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe joint weeping (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass133,438 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    133,438 miles
    Test number
    678305985003
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sill covers slight corrosion at rear

  3. Fail133,438 miles (+787)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,438 miles
    Test number
    194251575841
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sill covers slight corrosion at rear

  4. Pass132,651 miles (+4,926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    132,651 miles
    Test number
    588788623731
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth bolt on outer sill covers slight corrosion at rear

  5. Pass127,725 miles (+66)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,725 miles
    Test number
    926359857798
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sill corroded and slightly weakened but not holed

  6. Fail127,659 miles (+6,035)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,659 miles
    Test number
    417380041916
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to chords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to chords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sill corroded and slightly weakened but not holed

  7. Pass121,624 miles (+1,944)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    121,624 miles
    Test number
    755264080087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,680 miles
    Test number
    447968672445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail119,697 miles (+3,347)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,697 miles
    Test number
    499672336009
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass116,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,350 miles
    Test number
    299269769852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail116,350 miles (+105,153)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,350 miles
    Test number
    184205708335
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  12. Pass11,197 miles (-97,226)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    11,197 miles
    Test number
    160562626914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,423 miles (+855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    108,423 miles
    Test number
    145845554597
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  14. Pass107,568 miles (+2,787)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    107,568 miles
    Test number
    946159477112
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center flange blowing slightly (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bump stop perished
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  15. Pass104,781 miles (+2,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    104,781 miles
    Test number
    600910155232
    • AdvisoryOffside front bump stop slight perishing

  16. Pass101,894 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    101,894 miles
    Test number
    366517994185
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail101,894 miles (+3,263)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,894 miles
    Test number
    446787894171
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass98,631 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    98,631 miles
    Test number
    539445103244
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail98,631 miles (+4,212)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,631 miles
    Test number
    689445103233
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass94,419 miles (+3)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    94,419 miles
    Test number
    145257702247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside handbrake outer cable corroded

  21. Fail94,416 miles (+4,186)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,416 miles
    Test number
    325036102239
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside handbrake outer cable corroded

  22. Pass90,230 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    90,230 miles
    Test number
    678644291137
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail90,228 miles (+6,331)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,228 miles
    Test number
    977674491185
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass83,897 miles (+1,897)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    83,897 miles
    Test number
    511611400281
    • NoteNearside handbrake outer cable split
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  25. Pass82,000 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    82,000 miles
    Test number
    393401909264
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear handbrake cable outer split

  26. Fail81,995 miles (+5,044)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,995 miles
    Test number
    410981909234
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear handbrake cable outer split

  27. Pass76,951 miles (+2,764)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    76,951 miles
    Test number
    854090118217
    • 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 Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass74,187 miles (+6,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    74,187 miles
    Test number
    221776007279
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass67,921 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    67,921 miles
    Test number
    514797606278
    • NoteNearside rear hand brake cable outer slight splitting

Questions about S3 SYV

Does S3 SYV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 SYV is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 SYV?
The MOT on S3 SYV is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 SYV done?
S3 SYV was recorded at 135,283 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 3,501 miles a year.
Has S3 SYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 SYV has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 SYV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 SYV find?
S3 SYV passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: both sill over covers corroded; central exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket broken; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm, and 3 more.

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