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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S44 BETMOT history

S44 BET is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 24 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2018 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 167,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2023.

S44 BET blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2018
Mileage
167,562 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2023
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 BET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2018
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S44 BET was last recorded at 167,562 miles on 4 Sept 2023, 2,698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2017.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Apr 2010: 11,275 miles, lower than 111,175 miles on 26 Apr 2010.

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
164,864 miles · 6 Mar 2017
Between the last two tests
2,698 miles
Average per year
5,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 167,562 miles
  • 2017 – 164,864 miles
  • 2016 – 163,604 miles
  • 2015 – 162,832 miles
  • 2014 – 160,491 miles
  • 2013 – 142,856 miles
  • 2012 – 130,469 miles
  • 2011 – 119,909 miles
  • 2010 – 11,275 miles
  • 2009 – 101,027 miles
  • 2008 – 92,398 miles
  • 2007 – 80,893 miles
  • 2006 – 72,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail167,562 miles
  • MajorCentral Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail167,562 miles (+2,698)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,562 miles
    Test number
    883835984998
    • MajorCentral Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass164,864 miles (+1,260)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    164,864 miles
    Test number
    764238543488
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill cover corroded

  3. Pass163,604 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    163,604 miles
    Test number
    214327723654
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres on legal limit advise to change

  4. Fail163,604 miles (+772)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,604 miles
    Test number
    965357832013
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres on legal limit advise to change

  5. Pass162,832 miles (+31)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    162,832 miles
    Test number
    876018375085
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres tread close to limit and perished
    • NoteBoth rear tyres tread close to limit

  6. Fail162,801 miles (+2,310)4 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,801 miles
    Test number
    279155365063
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteWipers smearing

  7. Pass160,491 miles (+449)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    160,491 miles
    Test number
    538196184007
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

  8. Fail160,042 miles (+17,186)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,042 miles
    Test number
    157723974403
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

  9. Pass142,856 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    142,856 miles
    Test number
    255556493037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail142,851 miles (+12,382)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,851 miles
    Test number
    117743993020
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  11. Pass130,469 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    130,469 miles
    Test number
    276749712474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail130,464 miles (+10,555)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,464 miles
    Test number
    247712512104
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass119,909 miles (+108,634)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    119,909 miles
    Test number
    337014401113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,275 miles (-99,900)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    11,275 miles
    Test number
    844330220183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail111,175 miles (+10,148)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,175 miles
    Test number
    641126810184
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  16. Pass101,027 miles (+8,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    101,027 miles
    Test number
    673861719109
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass92,398 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    92,398 miles
    Test number
    542250528146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail92,273 miles (+11,380)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,273 miles
    Test number
    650297518153
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass80,893 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    80,893 miles
    Test number
    241538217469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,871 miles (+8,639)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,871 miles
    Test number
    582351217112
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail72,232 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,232 miles
    Test number
    173679706118
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in tyre

  22. Pass72,232 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    72,232 miles
    Test number
    910479106162
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about S44 BET

Does S44 BET currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S44 BET expired on 26 Mar 2018, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S44 BET?
The MOT on S44 BET expired on 26 Mar 2018. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S44 BET done?
S44 BET was recorded at 167,562 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2023, an average of 5,486 miles a year.
Has S44 BET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 BET has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S44 BET ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S44 BET find?
S44 BET failed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2023 with 2 major defects and 4 advisories: central outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill; nearside rear position lamp not working; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.

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