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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S49 MLNMOT history

S49 MLN is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2023 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 85,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2022.

S49 MLN green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2023
Mileage
85,130 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2022
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S49 MLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S49 MLN was last recorded at 85,130 miles on 16 Aug 2022, 320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,810 miles · 18 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
320 miles
Average per year
2,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 85,130 miles
  • 2021 – 84,810 miles
  • 2017 – 84,220 miles
  • 2016 – 82,094 miles
  • 2014 – 81,819 miles
  • 2013 – 79,212 miles
  • 2011 – 78,418 miles
  • 2010 – 75,208 miles
  • 2009 – 69,797 miles
  • 2008 – 63,579 miles
  • 2007 – 57,391 miles
  • 2006 – 52,388 miles
  • 2005 – 48,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,130 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnderside heavily surface 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,130 miles (+320)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    85,130 miles
    Test number
    849979839710
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily surface corrosion

  2. Pass84,810 miles (+590)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    84,810 miles
    Test number
    755407764753
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily surface corroded

  3. Pass84,220 miles (+2,126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,220 miles
    Test number
    952982208157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  4. Pass82,094 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,094 miles
    Test number
    559854055037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,819 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,819 miles
    Test number
    439164774193
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cracks in tread

  6. Fail81,819 miles (+2,607)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,819 miles
    Test number
    925334274175
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cracks in tread

  7. Pass79,212 miles (+27)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    79,212 miles
    Test number
    505126073184
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Fail79,185 miles (+767)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,185 miles
    Test number
    115044663185
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight oil leaks on engine

  9. Pass78,418 miles (+3,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    78,418 miles
    Test number
    806574301347
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  10. Pass75,208 miles (+5,411)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    75,208 miles
    Test number
    632994190292
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass69,797 miles (+6,218)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    69,797 miles
    Test number
    960567789252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,579 miles (+6,188)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    63,579 miles
    Test number
    631860398219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,391 miles (+5,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    57,391 miles
    Test number
    721811497299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass52,388 miles (+4,368)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,388 miles
    Test number
    332290406366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    48,020 miles
    Test number
    840836485242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S49 MLN

Does S49 MLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S49 MLN expired on 15 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S49 MLN?
The MOT on S49 MLN expired on 15 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S49 MLN done?
S49 MLN was recorded at 85,130 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2022, an average of 2,204 miles a year.
Has S49 MLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S49 MLN has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on S49 MLN 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 S49 MLN find?
S49 MLN passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2022 with 11 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 8 more.

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