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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S52 CDVMOT history

S52 CDV is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024 and it has passed 10 of 19 MOT tests, with 87,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2023.

S52 CDV green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2024
Mileage
87,393 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2023
MOT tests
19
10 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S52 CDV
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 16 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S52 CDV was last recorded at 87,393 miles on 17 Feb 2023, 2,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2015.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,327 miles · 16 Jul 2015
Between the last two tests
2,066 miles
Average per year
3,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 87,393 miles
  • 2015 – 85,327 miles
  • 2014 – 85,316 miles
  • 2013 – 74,230 miles
  • 2012 – 68,472 miles
  • 2011 – 61,998 miles
  • 2010 – 57,131 miles
  • 2009 – 51,678 miles
  • 2008 – 46,511 miles
  • 2007 – 40,998 miles
  • 2006 – 36,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,393 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,393 miles (+2,066)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    87,393 miles
    Test number
    313038204909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,327 miles (+5)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    85,327 miles
    Test number
    195867195180
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront to rear fuel pipes corroding.oil leaks at engine and gearbox. front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion.

  3. Fail85,322 miles (+6)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,322 miles
    Test number
    547065855139
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise front number plate cracked

  4. Fail85,316 miles (+11,086)10 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,316 miles
    Test number
    749304354348
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise front number plate cracked

  5. Pass74,230 miles (+86)13 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    74,230 miles
    Test number
    387761643395
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on dash
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteFuel tank straps corroded
    • NoteNearside rear antiroll bar linkage bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
    • NoteOffside front (on 2mm of tread, worn on edges & perished between tread) tyre worn close to legal limit
    • NoteOffside rear antiroll bar linkage bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
    • NoteOffside rear brake caliper spring clip missing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn close to legal limit (on 2.5mm of tread)
    • NoteOil leak

  6. Fail74,144 miles (+5,672)10 failures18 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,144 miles
    Test number
    955538893247
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on in dash
    • NoteOffside rear brake caliper spring clip missing

  7. Pass68,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    68,472 miles
    Test number
    207053792214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,472 miles (+6,474)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,472 miles
    Test number
    317019082287
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  9. Fail61,998 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,998 miles
    Test number
    108288491230
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass61,998 miles (+4,867)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    61,998 miles
    Test number
    205918991295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,131 miles
    Test number
    451992700461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,131 miles (+5,453)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,131 miles
    Test number
    321751600319
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass51,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    51,678 miles
    Test number
    382466289200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,678 miles (+5,167)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,678 miles
    Test number
    544275089295
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r outer handbrake cable split
    • NoteN/s/r subframe bush starting to seperate
    • NoteO/s/r subframe bush starting to seperate

  15. Pass46,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    46,511 miles
    Test number
    933813988277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,511 miles (+5,513)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,511 miles
    Test number
    690992088207
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  17. Pass40,998 miles (+4,598)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    40,998 miles
    Test number
    620074617267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    36,400 miles
    Test number
    451528456125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,400 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,400 miles
    Test number
    260238956146
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S52 CDV

Does S52 CDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S52 CDV expired on 16 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S52 CDV?
The MOT on S52 CDV expired on 16 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S52 CDV done?
S52 CDV was recorded at 87,393 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2023, an average of 3,054 miles a year.
Has S52 CDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S52 CDV has failed 9 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on S52 CDV 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 S52 CDV find?
S52 CDV passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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