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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S47 KDFMOT history

S47 KDF is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 138,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2022.

S47 KDF silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2023
Mileage
138,947 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2022
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S47 KDF
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
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S47 KDF was last recorded at 138,947 miles on 20 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Sept 2022: 138,947 miles, lower than 138,968 miles on 7 Sept 2022.

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
138,968 miles · 7 Sept 2022
Average per year
4,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 138,947 miles
  • 2021 – 135,593 miles
  • 2020 – 132,398 miles
  • 2019 – 131,013 miles
  • 2017 – 129,853 miles
  • 2016 – 129,746 miles
  • 2015 – 128,275 miles
  • 2014 – 125,360 miles
  • 2013 – 123,700 miles
  • 2011 – 115,955 miles
  • 2010 – 109,384 miles
  • 2009 – 104,223 miles
  • 2008 – 85,051 miles
  • 2007 – 77,657 miles
  • 2006 – 70,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,947 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,947 miles (-21)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    138,947 miles
    Test number
    571856787477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail138,968 miles (+3,375)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,968 miles
    Test number
    692091609240
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,593 miles (+32)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    135,593 miles
    Test number
    699002858799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail135,561 miles (+3,163)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,561 miles
    Test number
    242632805734
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass132,398 miles (+81)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    132,398 miles
    Test number
    351725734184
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front head lights detiorated
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail132,317 miles (+1,304)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,317 miles
    Test number
    193086724152
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front head lights detiorated
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,013 miles (+1,160)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    131,013 miles
    Test number
    272027760056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass129,853 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    129,853 miles
    Test number
    160335659741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail129,830 miles (+84)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,830 miles
    Test number
    370267125618
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Fail129,746 miles (+199)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,746 miles
    Test number
    707740333541
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail129,547 miles (+1,272)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,547 miles
    Test number
    762932933701
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • 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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded but not leaking time of test

  12. Fail128,275 miles3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,275 miles
    Test number
    245123405084
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass128,275 miles (+2,915)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    128,275 miles
    Test number
    475073605047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass125,360 miles (+5)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    125,360 miles
    Test number
    667684914065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail125,355 miles (+1,655)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,355 miles
    Test number
    915363004023
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass123,700 miles (+7,745)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    123,700 miles
    Test number
    509337703087
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine misfire/hesitation.

  17. Pass115,955 miles (+6,571)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    115,955 miles
    Test number
    358027151330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass109,384 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    109,384 miles
    Test number
    790797950382
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  19. Fail109,384 miles (+5,161)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,384 miles
    Test number
    410537050379
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  20. Pass104,223 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    104,223 miles
    Test number
    421815569373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail104,223 miles (+10,065)3 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,223 miles
    Test number
    213364069356
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass94,158 miles (+9,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    94,158 miles
    Test number
    493911679078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)

  23. Pass85,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    85,051 miles
    Test number
    242709348023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail85,051 miles (+7,394)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,051 miles
    Test number
    161570348469
    • FailureCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass77,657 miles (+7,347)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    77,657 miles
    Test number
    494167447024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass70,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    70,310 miles
    Test number
    601287946009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S47 KDF

Does S47 KDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S47 KDF expired on 19 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S47 KDF?
The MOT on S47 KDF expired on 19 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S47 KDF done?
S47 KDF was recorded at 138,947 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2022, an average of 4,137 miles a year.
Has S47 KDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S47 KDF has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S47 KDF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Sept 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S47 KDF find?
S47 KDF passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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