BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
S40 MTPMOT history
S40 MTP is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 44,659 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 44,659 mi
- At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,600 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S40 MTP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S40 MTP was last recorded at 44,659 miles on 3 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 44,659 miles · 1 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,600 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 44,659 miles
- 2025 – 43,601 miles
- 2024 – 42,313 miles
- 2023 – 40,867 miles
- 2022 – 39,721 miles
- 2021 – 38,679 miles
- 2020 – 37,115 miles
- 2019 – 35,788 miles
- 2018 – 34,873 miles
- 2017 – 34,144 miles
- 2016 – 33,615 miles
- 2015 – 32,588 miles
- 2014 – 30,346 miles
- 2013 – 27,966 miles
- 2012 – 25,895 miles
- 2011 – 23,903 miles
- 2010 – 22,778 miles
- 2009 – 20,952 miles
- 2008 – 16,931 miles
- 2007 – 14,576 miles
- 2006 – 12,883 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass44,659 miles
- AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySlight forward/rearward movement in drivers seatRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
29 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass44,659 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 44,659 miles
- Test number
- 663935585011
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySlight forward/rearward movement in drivers seat
Fail44,659 miles (+1,058)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,659 miles
- Test number
- 971860069440
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySlight forward/rearward movement in drivers seat
Pass43,601 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 43,601 miles
- Test number
- 126627689388
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail43,601 miles (+1,288)1 major1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,601 miles
- Test number
- 215897726188
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass42,313 miles (+1,446)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 42,313 miles
- Test number
- 409924480459
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass40,867 miles (+1,146)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 40,867 miles
- Test number
- 103369315263
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion on all 4 shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake cables corroded
Pass39,721 miles (+1,042)1 minor17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 39,721 miles
- Test number
- 642113269868
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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 Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass38,679 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 38,679 miles
- Test number
- 767115918913
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOs Door Mirror Loose
Fail38,679 miles (+1,564)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,679 miles
- Test number
- 725835763826
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOs Door Mirror Loose
Pass37,115 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 37,115 miles
- Test number
- 715540879486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,115 miles (+1,327)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,115 miles
- Test number
- 727934431783
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass35,788 miles (+915)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 35,788 miles
- Test number
- 104176649099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,873 miles (+729)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 34,873 miles
- Test number
- 961941763879
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,144 miles (+529)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 34,144 miles
- Test number
- 159219494136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,615 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 33,615 miles
- Test number
- 154150843032
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail33,612 miles (+166)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,612 miles
- Test number
- 249701432396
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail33,446 miles (+858)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,446 miles
- Test number
- 967854294387
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass32,588 miles (+2,242)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 32,588 miles
- Test number
- 925561695060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,346 miles (+2,380)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2015
- Odometer
- 30,346 miles
- Test number
- 955389594016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,966 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2014
- Odometer
- 27,966 miles
- Test number
- 776013123118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,956 miles (+2,061)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,956 miles
- Test number
- 187740223138
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass25,895 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 25,895 miles
- Test number
- 249958902190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,895 miles (+1,992)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,895 miles
- Test number
- 947037602125
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass23,903 miles (+1,125)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 23,903 miles
- Test number
- 236104591074
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass22,778 miles (+1,826)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 22,778 miles
- Test number
- 223731680257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,952 miles (+4,021)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 20,952 miles
- Test number
- 664332199287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,931 miles (+2,355)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 16,931 miles
- Test number
- 332215058188
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass14,576 miles (+1,693)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2008
- Odometer
- 14,576 miles
- Test number
- 464877517122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,883 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2007
- Odometer
- 12,883 miles
- Test number
- 294376346439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S40 MTP
- Does S40 MTP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 MTP is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S40 MTP?
- The MOT on S40 MTP is valid until 7 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 MTP done?
- S40 MTP was recorded at 44,659 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026, an average of 1,600 miles a year.
- Has S40 MTP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S40 MTP has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on S40 MTP 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 MTP find?
- S40 MTP passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: coolant leak; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides; slight forward/rearward movement in drivers seat.
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