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BMW Z3

Blue and Beige · Petrol · 1998 · 3,246 cc

S46 JKOMOT history

S46 JKO is a blue and beige petrol BMW Z3 first used on 17 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 60,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

S46 JKO blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
60,589 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S46 JKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue and Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S46 JKO was last recorded at 60,589 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,586 miles · 27 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,589 miles
  • 2025 – 60,425 miles
  • 2024 – 59,751 miles
  • 2023 – 53,894 miles
  • 2022 – 48,739 miles
  • 2021 – 47,005 miles
  • 2020 – 46,468 miles
  • 2019 – 45,814 miles
  • 2018 – 43,579 miles
  • 2017 – 42,516 miles
  • 2016 – 41,645 miles
  • 2015 – 40,768 miles
  • 2014 – 39,412 miles
  • 2013 – 38,805 miles
  • 2012 – 37,509 miles
  • 2011 – 35,553 miles
  • 2010 – 33,518 miles
  • 2009 – 31,871 miles
  • 2008 – 30,025 miles
  • 2007 – 27,832 miles
  • 2006 – 24,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,589 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside park brake low effort

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,589 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    60,589 miles
    Test number
    622180932711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail60,586 miles (+161)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,586 miles
    Test number
    905764859715
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass60,425 miles (+674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    60,425 miles
    Test number
    593723342523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass59,751 miles (+5,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    59,751 miles
    Test number
    311997874447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody corrosion not chassis.

  5. Pass53,894 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    53,894 miles
    Test number
    248343886958
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth track rod ends corroding

  6. Fail53,888 miles (+5,149)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,888 miles
    Test number
    643425464233
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth track rod ends corroding

  7. Pass48,739 miles (+1,734)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    48,739 miles
    Test number
    271440663029
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass47,005 miles (+537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    47,005 miles
    Test number
    527688486512
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass46,468 miles (+654)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    46,468 miles
    Test number
    681159780652
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass45,814 miles (+2,235)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    45,814 miles
    Test number
    158351386921
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm 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))

  11. Pass43,579 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    43,579 miles
    Test number
    826761761671
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside park brake low effort

  12. Fail43,579 miles (+1,063)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,579 miles
    Test number
    550298285983
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside park brake low effort

  13. Pass42,516 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    42,516 miles
    Test number
    456418650342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi joint (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer housing collapsing (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake requires inspection (slight low effort)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi joint (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All worn /rusty (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail42,516 miles (+871)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,516 miles
    Test number
    368513072270
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi joint (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer housing collapsing (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake requires inspection (slight low effort)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi joint (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All worn /rusty (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass41,645 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    41,645 miles
    Test number
    717276827841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Park brake low effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  16. Fail41,643 miles (+875)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,643 miles
    Test number
    329264103462
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Park brake low effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  17. Pass40,768 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,768 miles
    Test number
    461582750161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail40,768 miles (+1,356)1 failure13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,768 miles
    Test number
    459622878043
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass39,412 miles (+607)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,412 miles
    Test number
    268323354288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  20. Pass38,805 miles (+1,296)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,805 miles
    Test number
    712707942395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass37,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,509 miles
    Test number
    886134842239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,509 miles (+1,956)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,509 miles
    Test number
    389553942473
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass35,553 miles (+2,035)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    35,553 miles
    Test number
    716189851204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,518 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,518 miles
    Test number
    970703960230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  25. Fail33,518 miles (+1,647)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,518 miles
    Test number
    454193260200
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  26. Pass31,871 miles (+1,846)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,871 miles
    Test number
    591592759291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass30,025 miles (+2,193)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    30,025 miles
    Test number
    391752068425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight play offside steering tie rod.

  28. Pass27,832 miles (+3,000)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    27,832 miles
    Test number
    650421967246
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside rear hand brake cable outer sleeve split

  29. Pass24,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    24,832 miles
    Test number
    733049966258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail24,832 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,832 miles
    Test number
    120958966239
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about S46 JKO

Does S46 JKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S46 JKO is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S46 JKO?
The MOT on S46 JKO is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S46 JKO done?
S46 JKO was recorded at 60,589 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 1,790 miles a year.
Has S46 JKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S46 JKO has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S46 JKO 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 JKO find?
S46 JKO passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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