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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S4 AXYMOT history

S4 AXY is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 81,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

S4 AXY silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
81,502 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 AXY
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 valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 AXY was last recorded at 81,502 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,502 miles · 26 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,502 miles
  • 2025 – 80,555 miles
  • 2024 – 79,719 miles
  • 2023 – 79,156 miles
  • 2022 – 77,919 miles
  • 2021 – 76,213 miles
  • 2020 – 75,296 miles
  • 2019 – 73,776 miles
  • 2018 – 69,198 miles
  • 2017 – 66,713 miles
  • 2016 – 63,605 miles
  • 2015 – 59,804 miles
  • 2014 – 56,952 miles
  • 2013 – 49,190 miles
  • 2012 – 42,575 miles
  • 2011 – 36,440 miles
  • 2010 – 30,400 miles
  • 2009 – 25,551 miles
  • 2008 – 20,525 miles
  • 2007 – 15,908 miles
  • 2006 – 14,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,502 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mount (rear outer sill corroded) (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Failure5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Suspension Components Corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,502 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    81,502 miles
    Test number
    651782243394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mount (rear outer sill corroded) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail81,502 miles (+947)2 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,502 miles
    Test number
    221284447114
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm rear mount (OSF lower sill corroded) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mount (rear outer sill corroded) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,555 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    80,555 miles
    Test number
    318859044646
    • AdvisoryOffside sill in poor condition (corroded)

  4. Fail80,555 miles (+836)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,555 miles
    Test number
    303156488336
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill in poor condition (corroded)

  5. Pass79,719 miles (+563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    79,719 miles
    Test number
    956875471796
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass79,156 miles (+1,237)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    79,156 miles
    Test number
    244719899395
    • AdvisoryBoth sides outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve perishes (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator cross member damaged

  7. Pass77,919 miles (+1,706)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,919 miles
    Test number
    703581123442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,213 miles (+917)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,213 miles
    Test number
    609756034846
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass75,296 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,296 miles
    Test number
    326766606668
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Fail75,296 miles (+1,520)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,296 miles
    Test number
    185040940722
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass73,776 miles (+4,578)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    73,776 miles
    Test number
    853760343519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,198 miles (+2,485)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    69,198 miles
    Test number
    211654937934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,713 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,713 miles
    Test number
    634127989513
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Fail66,713 miles (+3,108)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,713 miles
    Test number
    163724248801
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass63,605 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    63,605 miles
    Test number
    905881122422
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension Components Corrosion

  16. Fail63,605 miles (+3,801)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,605 miles
    Test number
    117481799203
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm -1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension Components Corrosion

  17. Pass59,804 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    59,804 miles
    Test number
    306977715403
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail59,762 miles (+2,810)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,762 miles
    Test number
    416168835152
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass56,952 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,952 miles
    Test number
    776597424197
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc worn on outer face

  20. Fail56,952 miles (+7,762)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,952 miles
    Test number
    666491824118
    • 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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc worn on outer face

  21. Pass49,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,190 miles
    Test number
    139170333132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,190 miles (+6,615)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,190 miles
    Test number
    988630133128
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  23. Pass42,575 miles (+6,135)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    42,575 miles
    Test number
    759218032135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,440 miles (+6,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,440 miles
    Test number
    319883421137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass30,400 miles (+4,849)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    30,400 miles
    Test number
    864937800139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,551 miles (+5,026)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,551 miles
    Test number
    682569919144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,525 miles (+4,617)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    20,525 miles
    Test number
    603020828137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,908 miles (+1,033)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    15,908 miles
    Test number
    492598607132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass14,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    14,875 miles
    Test number
    554699816117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 AXY

Does S4 AXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 AXY is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 AXY?
The MOT on S4 AXY is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 AXY done?
S4 AXY was recorded at 81,502 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 3,259 miles a year.
Has S4 AXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 AXY has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S4 AXY 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 S4 AXY find?
S4 AXY passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mount (rear outer sill corroded), and 1 more.

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