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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S43 DUPMOT history

S43 DUP is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 122,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

S43 DUP black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
122,348 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S43 DUP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S43 DUP was last recorded at 122,348 miles on 30 May 2026, 3,724 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Aug 2016: 116,796 miles, lower than 116,798 miles on 25 Jul 2016.

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
118,624 miles · 26 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
3,724 miles
Average per year
2,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,348 miles
  • 2021 – 118,624 miles
  • 2016 – 116,796 miles
  • 2015 – 116,219 miles
  • 2014 – 115,131 miles
  • 2013 – 115,120 miles
  • 2012 – 114,505 miles
  • 2011 – 113,566 miles
  • 2010 – 102,029 miles
  • 2009 – 88,686 miles
  • 2008 – 76,426 miles
  • 2007 – 75,941 miles
  • 2006 – 70,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,348 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral under-body corrosion

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass122,348 miles (+3,724)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    122,348 miles
    Test number
    340387511011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under-body corrosion

  2. Pass118,624 miles (+1,828)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    118,624 miles
    Test number
    420885743078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass116,796 miles (-2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    116,796 miles
    Test number
    342097754713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail116,798 miles (+579)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,798 miles
    Test number
    808806573782
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  5. Pass116,219 miles (+1,088)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    116,219 miles
    Test number
    196113375107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,131 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    115,131 miles
    Test number
    289764574118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,120 miles (+615)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    115,120 miles
    Test number
    979594163188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,505 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    114,505 miles
    Test number
    735509792186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,566 miles (+11,537)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    113,566 miles
    Test number
    175887601210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,029 miles (+13,343)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    102,029 miles
    Test number
    670705410231
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAdvise slight play offside steering rack

  11. Pass88,686 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    88,686 miles
    Test number
    592762419236
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail88,669 miles (+12,243)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,669 miles
    Test number
    673591519239
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass76,426 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    76,426 miles
    Test number
    333230708456
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  14. Fail76,426 miles (+485)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,426 miles
    Test number
    820679898115
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  15. Pass75,941 miles (+5,119)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    75,941 miles
    Test number
    131411307285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,822 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    70,822 miles
    Test number
    300290486178
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll brake peipes starting to corrode

Questions about S43 DUP

Does S43 DUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S43 DUP is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S43 DUP?
The MOT on S43 DUP is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S43 DUP done?
S43 DUP was recorded at 122,348 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 2,587 miles a year.
Has S43 DUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S43 DUP has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on S43 DUP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Aug 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S43 DUP find?
S43 DUP passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with 10 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 7 more.

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