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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S61 DJWMOT history

S61 DJW is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 120,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

S61 DJW red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
120,274 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S61 DJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S61 DJW was last recorded at 120,274 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,273 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,274 miles
  • 2024 – 114,992 miles
  • 2023 – 108,659 miles
  • 2022 – 103,601 miles
  • 2021 – 97,648 miles
  • 2020 – 93,811 miles
  • 2019 – 92,617 miles
  • 2018 – 89,411 miles
  • 2017 – 84,822 miles
  • 2013 – 84,803 miles
  • 2012 – 84,782 miles
  • 2008 – 76,814 miles
  • 2007 – 64,791 miles
  • 2006 – 51,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,274 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,274 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    120,274 miles
    Test number
    393065718804
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,273 miles (+5,281)6 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,273 miles
    Test number
    127561934758
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,992 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    114,992 miles
    Test number
    216407108845
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail114,992 miles (+6,333)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,992 miles
    Test number
    556560927067
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass108,659 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,659 miles
    Test number
    998740403567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail108,641 miles (+5,040)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,641 miles
    Test number
    522254900281
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass103,601 miles (+5,953)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    103,601 miles
    Test number
    789212032268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,648 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,648 miles
    Test number
    913536655173
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail97,646 miles (+3,835)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,646 miles
    Test number
    164122103325
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass93,811 miles (+1,194)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,811 miles
    Test number
    587408489340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass92,617 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,617 miles
    Test number
    496443550998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail92,615 miles (+3,204)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,615 miles
    Test number
    164084971006
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
    • MajorOffside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  13. Pass89,411 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    89,411 miles
    Test number
    655937687529
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp aim on top line ( 0.5% )
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated Some play (2.2.2 (c))

  14. Fail89,410 miles (+4,588)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,410 miles
    Test number
    936596352367
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp aim on top line ( 0.5% )
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated Some play (2.2.2 (c))

  15. Pass84,822 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    84,822 miles
    Test number
    509044006754
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)

  16. Fail84,822 miles (+19)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,822 miles
    Test number
    345528022232
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass84,803 miles (+21)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    84,803 miles
    Test number
    938566603208
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  18. Pass84,782 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    84,782 miles
    Test number
    996090372146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear discs have slight corrosion
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket is corroded
    • NoteNearside front washers inop
    • NoteRear window is split

  19. Fail84,782 miles (+7,968)7 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,782 miles
    Test number
    825506262112
    • FailureFront Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear discs have slight corrosion
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket is corroded
    • NoteNearside front washers inop
    • NoteRear window is split

  20. Pass76,814 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    76,814 miles
    Test number
    763141628297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront tyre wearing low and perishing

  21. Fail76,814 miles (+12,023)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,814 miles
    Test number
    230011928266
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront tyre wearing low and perishing

  22. Pass64,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    64,791 miles
    Test number
    943499397146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail64,791 miles (+13,399)4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,791 miles
    Test number
    613079697172
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteExhaust blow from rear box
    • NoteFront number plate faded
    • NoteO/s/r, n/s/f, o/s/f tyres perished
    • NoteRear pads low

  24. Pass51,392 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    51,392 miles
    Test number
    124986016290
    • NoteO/s/f, n/s/f, n/s/r tyre showing signs of perishing, not affecting tyre structure.

Questions about S61 DJW

Does S61 DJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S61 DJW is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on S61 DJW?
The MOT on S61 DJW is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S61 DJW done?
S61 DJW was recorded at 120,274 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 3,581 miles a year.
Has S61 DJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S61 DJW has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S61 DJW 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 S61 DJW find?
S61 DJW passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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