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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S43 CDUMOT history

S43 CDU is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 30 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2024 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 83,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2023.

S43 CDU silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 May 2024
Mileage
83,988 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2023
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S43 CDU
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
30 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 May 2024
Latest MOT test
26 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S43 CDU was last recorded at 83,988 miles on 26 May 2023, 10,282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,706 miles · 4 May 2021
Between the last two tests
10,282 miles
Average per year
2,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 83,988 miles
  • 2021 – 73,706 miles
  • 2019 – 64,480 miles
  • 2018 – 64,098 miles
  • 2017 – 63,630 miles
  • 2016 – 61,185 miles
  • 2015 – 56,623 miles
  • 2013 – 54,914 miles
  • 2011 – 52,593 miles
  • 2010 – 49,702 miles
  • 2009 – 46,339 miles
  • 2008 – 43,270 miles
  • 2007 – 40,594 miles
  • 2006 – 37,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,988 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,988 miles (+10,282)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    83,988 miles
    Test number
    651550774938
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass73,706 miles (+9,226)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    73,706 miles
    Test number
    747941556606
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass64,480 miles (+382)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,480 miles
    Test number
    679311057964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,098 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    64,098 miles
    Test number
    893224813640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,630 miles (+2,445)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    63,630 miles
    Test number
    973817073564
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides inner tie rods
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass61,185 miles (+4,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,185 miles
    Test number
    376961420095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake reading low requrie reapairs

  7. Pass56,623 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    56,623 miles
    Test number
    977678595151
    • NoteVehicle has damage marker

  8. Fail56,618 miles (+1,704)7 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,618 miles
    Test number
    867688985191
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVehicle has damage marker

  9. Pass54,914 miles (+2,321)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,914 miles
    Test number
    669265753171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,593 miles (+2,891)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    52,593 miles
    Test number
    657117661206
    • NoteO/S/R BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODING + BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING + O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN + N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN........

  11. Pass49,702 miles (+3,363)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,702 miles
    Test number
    382406150414
    • NoteNs front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteNs rear tyre starting to crack in center
    • NoteOs front wheel light damage
    • NoteOs rear tyre om limit in center

  12. Pass46,339 miles (+3,069)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    46,339 miles
    Test number
    354394759429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,270 miles (+2,676)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,270 miles
    Test number
    870096958268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,594 miles (+3,209)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    40,594 miles
    Test number
    274662277207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    37,385 miles
    Test number
    521984566235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S43 CDU

Does S43 CDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S43 CDU expired on 25 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S43 CDU?
The MOT on S43 CDU expired on 25 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S43 CDU done?
S43 CDU was recorded at 83,988 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2023, an average of 2,795 miles a year.
Has S43 CDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S43 CDU has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on S43 CDU 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 S43 CDU find?
S43 CDU passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front exhaust mounting defective; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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