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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S40 DWBMOT history

S40 DWB is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 11 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 57,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

S40 DWB red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
57,206 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 DWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 DWB was last recorded at 57,206 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 3,648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,558 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,648 miles
Average per year
1,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,206 miles
  • 2025 – 53,558 miles
  • 2024 – 52,694 miles
  • 2023 – 52,663 miles
  • 2022 – 52,361 miles
  • 2021 – 52,260 miles
  • 2020 – 51,654 miles
  • 2019 – 51,537 miles
  • 2018 – 51,234 miles
  • 2017 – 50,265 miles
  • 2016 – 49,909 miles
  • 2015 – 48,827 miles
  • 2014 – 47,229 miles
  • 2013 – 45,756 miles
  • 2012 – 44,894 miles
  • 2011 – 43,335 miles
  • 2010 – 42,844 miles
  • 2009 – 40,801 miles
  • 2008 – 39,524 miles
  • 2006 – 37,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,206 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass57,206 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    57,206 miles
    Test number
    172880626600
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail57,206 miles (+3,648)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,206 miles
    Test number
    928904151098
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass53,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    53,558 miles
    Test number
    947585075103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail53,558 miles (+864)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,558 miles
    Test number
    776830365481
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass52,694 miles (+31)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    52,694 miles
    Test number
    578921556473
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass52,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    52,663 miles
    Test number
    193921582031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail52,663 miles (+302)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,663 miles
    Test number
    394906147852
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass52,361 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    52,361 miles
    Test number
    317175325479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail52,358 miles (+98)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,358 miles
    Test number
    604832015759
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass52,260 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    52,260 miles
    Test number
    155520191696
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Fail52,260 miles (+606)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,260 miles
    Test number
    123595562675
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass51,654 miles (+117)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    51,654 miles
    Test number
    275564688830
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass51,537 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,537 miles
    Test number
    783829677962
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  14. Fail51,537 miles (+303)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,537 miles
    Test number
    915999273280
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  15. Pass51,234 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    51,234 miles
    Test number
    708221209157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail51,234 miles (+969)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,234 miles
    Test number
    722898875363
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass50,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,265 miles
    Test number
    807570825149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,265 miles (+356)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,265 miles
    Test number
    878021543954
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass49,909 miles (+1,082)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    49,909 miles
    Test number
    652711573115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,827 miles (+1,598)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,827 miles
    Test number
    955028015115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,229 miles (+1,473)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,229 miles
    Test number
    705013394073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,756 miles (+862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,756 miles
    Test number
    686619813121
    • 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)

  23. Pass44,894 miles (+1,559)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,894 miles
    Test number
    929413802107
    • NoteAll 4 tyres sidewalls slightly cracked

  24. Pass43,335 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,335 miles
    Test number
    859569201146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,844 miles (+2,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,844 miles
    Test number
    234171810160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass40,801 miles (+1,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,801 miles
    Test number
    220044819114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  27. Pass39,524 miles (+2,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    39,524 miles
    Test number
    354799718131
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  28. Pass37,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    37,166 miles
    Test number
    394574436319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail37,166 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,166 miles
    Test number
    263932236354
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about S40 DWB

Does S40 DWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 DWB is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 DWB?
The MOT on S40 DWB is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 DWB done?
S40 DWB was recorded at 57,206 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 1,036 miles a year.
Has S40 DWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 DWB has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 DWB 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 S40 DWB find?
S40 DWB passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: central front nail in tyre; central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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