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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S61 LSTMOT history

S61 LST is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 14 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 78,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

S61 LST blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
78,951 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S61 LST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
14 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S61 LST was last recorded at 78,951 miles on 13 May 2026, 499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,452 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
499 miles
Average per year
2,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,951 miles
  • 2024 – 78,452 miles
  • 2023 – 76,837 miles
  • 2022 – 75,088 miles
  • 2021 – 72,708 miles
  • 2020 – 71,641 miles
  • 2019 – 70,614 miles
  • 2018 – 68,742 miles
  • 2017 – 66,378 miles
  • 2016 – 61,338 miles
  • 2015 – 59,973 miles
  • 2014 – 59,363 miles
  • 2013 – 58,555 miles
  • 2012 – 57,868 miles
  • 2011 – 57,240 miles
  • 2010 – 52,587 miles
  • 2008 – 48,300 miles
  • 2007 – 42,501 miles
  • 2006 – 34,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,951 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion related to age (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box before rear section has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,951 miles (+499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    78,951 miles
    Test number
    142793133197
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion related to age (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box before rear section has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass78,452 miles (+1,615)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    78,452 miles
    Test number
    376290113462
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between centre join and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass76,837 miles (+1,749)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    76,837 miles
    Test number
    699294654095
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass75,088 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    75,088 miles
    Test number
    169444888673
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail75,088 miles (+2,380)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,088 miles
    Test number
    759775240820
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass72,708 miles (+1,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    72,708 miles
    Test number
    287003495028
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

  7. Pass71,641 miles (+1,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    71,641 miles
    Test number
    408644067689
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass70,614 miles (+1,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,614 miles
    Test number
    796775718470
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass68,742 miles (+2,364)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    68,742 miles
    Test number
    148320080426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,378 miles (+5,040)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,378 miles
    Test number
    136885545663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,338 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,338 miles
    Test number
    338069169773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    60,335 miles
    Test number
    854777786089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,335 miles (+362)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,335 miles
    Test number
    926492613554
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass59,973 miles (+610)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,973 miles
    Test number
    368401005470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,363 miles
    Test number
    525165794129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,363 miles (+808)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,363 miles
    Test number
    856315594138
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass58,555 miles (+687)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,555 miles
    Test number
    687053993169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,868 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,868 miles
    Test number
    205455492172
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass57,868 miles (+628)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,868 miles
    Test number
    807445192143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,240 miles (+9)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    57,240 miles
    Test number
    595323891195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake pipies greased

  21. Fail57,231 miles (+4,644)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,231 miles
    Test number
    377627081119
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake pipies greased

  22. Pass52,587 miles (+4,287)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,587 miles
    Test number
    130426890083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,300 miles (+5,799)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    48,300 miles
    Test number
    723285648207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,501 miles (+8,500)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    42,501 miles
    Test number
    464225637401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket broken

  25. Pass34,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    34,001 miles
    Test number
    724239126356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S61 LST

Does S61 LST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S61 LST is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S61 LST?
The MOT on S61 LST is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S61 LST done?
S61 LST was recorded at 78,951 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 2,309 miles a year.
Has S61 LST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S61 LST has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S61 LST 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 LST find?
S61 LST passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion related to age; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box before rear section has a slight blow.

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