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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S68 DUPMOT history

S68 DUP is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2023.

S68 DUP blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 May 2024
Mileage
114,796 mi
At MOT on 25 May 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S68 DUP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 May 2024
Latest MOT test
26 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S68 DUP was last recorded at 114,796 miles on 25 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Apr 2022: 114,821 miles, lower than 123,604 miles on 21 Jan 2021.
  • 25 May 2023: 114,796 miles, lower than 114,821 miles on 13 Apr 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
114,821 miles · 13 Apr 2022
Average per year
2,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 114,796 miles
  • 2022 – 114,821 miles
  • 2021 – 123,604 miles
  • 2019 – 114,259 miles
  • 2017 – 106,594 miles
  • 2016 – 106,276 miles
  • 2015 – 105,070 miles
  • 2014 – 101,581 miles
  • 2013 – 97,975 miles
  • 2012 – 95,581 miles
  • 2011 – 93,223 miles
  • 2010 – 87,720 miles
  • 2009 – 87,587 miles
  • 2008 – 81,425 miles
  • 2007 – 75,960 miles
  • 2006 – 65,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    974900887138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail114,796 miles (-25)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,796 miles
    Test number
    959687639062
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass114,821 miles (-8,783)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    114,821 miles
    Test number
    103021107597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,604 miles (+9,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    123,604 miles
    Test number
    176646437620
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass114,259 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    114,259 miles
    Test number
    104978706251
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail114,259 miles (+7,665)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,259 miles
    Test number
    896978163498
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,594 miles (+318)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    106,594 miles
    Test number
    288755232978
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Pass106,276 miles (+1,206)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    106,276 miles
    Test number
    248514267216
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes under vehicle corroded but no leaks visible
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded but still supporting the tank
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  9. Pass105,070 miles (+3,489)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    105,070 miles
    Test number
    468046075066
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass101,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    101,581 miles
    Test number
    588822294093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,581 miles (+3,606)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,581 miles
    Test number
    198072894442
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass97,975 miles (+2,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    97,975 miles
    Test number
    197114973442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass95,581 miles (+2,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    95,581 miles
    Test number
    355413272086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass93,223 miles (+5,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    93,223 miles
    Test number
    148988861065
    • 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)

  15. Pass87,720 miles (+133)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    87,720 miles
    Test number
    523477560087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to being covered

  16. Pass87,587 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    87,587 miles
    Test number
    264940939332
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  17. Fail87,587 miles (+6,162)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,587 miles
    Test number
    972980739369
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  18. Pass81,425 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    81,425 miles
    Test number
    313289238393
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail81,425 miles (+5,465)6 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,425 miles
    Test number
    531488138339
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass75,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    75,960 miles
    Test number
    830318037359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,960 miles (+477)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,960 miles
    Test number
    441677837401
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWear on inner edge of all tyres.

  22. Pass75,483 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    75,483 miles
    Test number
    892334757275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail75,477 miles (+9,492)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,477 miles
    Test number
    410783257281
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass65,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    65,985 miles
    Test number
    384722046473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S68 DUP

Does S68 DUP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S68 DUP expired on 25 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S68 DUP?
The MOT on S68 DUP expired on 25 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S68 DUP done?
S68 DUP was recorded at 114,796 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2023, an average of 2,917 miles a year.
Has S68 DUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S68 DUP has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S68 DUP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 13 Apr 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S68 DUP find?
S68 DUP passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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