
BMW Z3
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc
S46 COUMOT history
S46 COU is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2023 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 97,602 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Jun 2023
- Mileage
- 97,602 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 12 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,594 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S46 COU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Jun 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S46 COU was last recorded at 97,602 miles on 1 Jul 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 97,599 miles · 17 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 1,594 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 97,602 miles
- 2021 – 97,038 miles
- 2020 – 96,639 miles
- 2019 – 96,065 miles
- 2017 – 95,401 miles
- 2016 – 94,340 miles
- 2014 – 92,912 miles
- 2013 – 92,581 miles
- 2010 – 91,278 miles
- 2008 – 88,454 miles
- 2007 – 80,132 miles
- 2006 – 71,521 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear links bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear fuel tank straps corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Fuel tank strap corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear links
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Brake hose slightly deteriorated front brake hoses
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished /small splits
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,602 miles (+3)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 97,602 miles
- Test number
- 136492953156
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear links bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryRear fuel tank straps corroded
Fail97,599 miles (+561)2 dangerous3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,599 miles
- Test number
- 877041619953
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction centre mirror dangling down (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear links bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryCentre mirror insecure
- AdvisoryRear fuel tank straps corroded
Pass97,038 miles (+5)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 97,038 miles
- Test number
- 618718461392
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished /small splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
Fail97,033 miles (+394)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,033 miles
- Test number
- 431533466933
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished /small splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
Pass96,639 miles14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 96,639 miles
- Test number
- 299294856802
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin may require to attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated may require to attention (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has slightly tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front track rod end slightly corroded
- AdvisoryBoth head light slightly perished
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
Fail96,639 miles (+574)1 major1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,639 miles
- Test number
- 407634055389
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin may require to attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated may require to attention (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has slightly tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front track rod end slightly corroded
- AdvisoryBoth head light slightly perished
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
Pass96,065 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 96,065 miles
- Test number
- 624827907173
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth headlights starting to deteriorate
Fail96,057 miles (+656)3 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,057 miles
- Test number
- 944718005134
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth headlights starting to deteriorate
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished
Pass95,401 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 95,401 miles
- Test number
- 398934441573
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70-80% worn (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle arm (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear bars 2.13mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle arm (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear bars (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake cable outer cover damaged
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)
Fail95,401 miles (+1,061)3 failures11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,401 miles
- Test number
- 853857646404
- FailureCentral Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70-80% worn (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle arm (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear bars 2.13mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle arm (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear bars (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake cable outer cover damaged
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)
Pass94,340 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 94,340 miles
- Test number
- 545440637570
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes are correded
- AdvisoryO/s/r suspension corroded
- AdvisoryRear diff rubber worn
Fail94,340 miles (+1,428)12 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,340 miles
- Test number
- 907558087278
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes are correded
- AdvisoryO/s/r suspension corroded
- AdvisoryRear diff rubber worn
Pass92,912 miles (+331)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 92,912 miles
- Test number
- 597126574231
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass92,581 miles (+1,303)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 92,581 miles
- Test number
- 659624083267
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass91,278 miles (+64)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 91,278 miles
- Test number
- 151028590025
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail91,214 miles (+2,760)9 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,214 miles
- Test number
- 773025480051
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass88,454 miles (+100)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 88,454 miles
- Test number
- 672527008166
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail88,354 miles (+8,222)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,354 miles
- Test number
- 933602308121
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass80,132 miles (+8,611)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 80,132 miles
- Test number
- 201815867068
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteN/s/r handbrake low effort
Pass71,521 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 71,521 miles
- Test number
- 553618946078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,521 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,521 miles
- Test number
- 360268846090
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Questions about S46 COU
- Does S46 COU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S46 COU expired on 30 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S46 COU?
- The MOT on S46 COU expired on 30 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S46 COU done?
- S46 COU was recorded at 97,602 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2022, an average of 1,594 miles a year.
- Has S46 COU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S46 COU has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on S46 COU 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 S46 COU find?
- S46 COU passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2022 with 8 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear links bushes deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps, and 5 more.
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