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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

S3 VCVMOT history

S3 VCV is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 117,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

S3 VCV red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
117,160 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 VCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 VCV was last recorded at 117,160 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,685 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
475 miles
Average per year
3,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,160 miles
  • 2025 – 116,685 miles
  • 2024 – 116,066 miles
  • 2023 – 114,668 miles
  • 2022 – 113,066 miles
  • 2021 – 111,030 miles
  • 2019 – 107,402 miles
  • 2018 – 103,828 miles
  • 2017 – 100,934 miles
  • 2016 – 100,184 miles
  • 2015 – 98,549 miles
  • 2013 – 96,576 miles
  • 2012 – 93,942 miles
  • 2011 – 82,986 miles
  • 2010 – 78,856 miles
  • 2009 – 71,960 miles
  • 2008 – 62,639 miles
  • 2007 – 56,080 miles
  • 2006 – 50,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,160 miles
  • AdvisoryAll suspension components surface rust
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,160 miles (+475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    117,160 miles
    Test number
    523508013719
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components surface rust
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,685 miles (+619)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    116,685 miles
    Test number
    628313843176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,066 miles (+1,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    116,066 miles
    Test number
    976743398583
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,668 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    114,668 miles
    Test number
    632504591368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail114,668 miles (+1,602)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,668 miles
    Test number
    153377906900
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,066 miles (+2,036)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,066 miles
    Test number
    773618588793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass111,030 miles (+3,628)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    111,030 miles
    Test number
    873534653895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass107,402 miles (+3,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,402 miles
    Test number
    197806373497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass103,828 miles (+2,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    103,828 miles
    Test number
    880684968980
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass100,934 miles (+750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    100,934 miles
    Test number
    603725873135
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  11. Pass100,184 miles (+1,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    100,184 miles
    Test number
    790318203685
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass98,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,549 miles
    Test number
    795395885070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,549 miles (+1,973)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,549 miles
    Test number
    237903485003
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass96,576 miles (+2,634)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    96,576 miles
    Test number
    856445203313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,942 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    93,942 miles
    Test number
    159565682269
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail93,942 miles (+10,956)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,942 miles
    Test number
    905665982206
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass82,986 miles (+4,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    82,986 miles
    Test number
    758748281217
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  18. Pass78,856 miles (+6,896)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    78,856 miles
    Test number
    633712980238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,960 miles (+9,321)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    71,960 miles
    Test number
    822362089286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,639 miles (+1,598)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    62,639 miles
    Test number
    733263788269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,041 miles (+4,961)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    61,041 miles
    Test number
    562435108154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,080 miles (+5,885)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2008
    Odometer
    56,080 miles
    Test number
    421293717147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,195 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,195 miles
    Test number
    582022826162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S3 VCV

Does S3 VCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 VCV is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 VCV?
The MOT on S3 VCV is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 VCV done?
S3 VCV was recorded at 117,160 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 3,354 miles a year.
Has S3 VCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 VCV has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on S3 VCV 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 VCV find?
S3 VCV passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: all suspension components surface rust; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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