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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

S69 LKNMOT history

S69 LKN is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 12 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 137,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2024.

S69 LKN blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2025
Mileage
137,209 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S69 LKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S69 LKN was last recorded at 137,209 miles on 30 Jun 2024, 1,810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,399 miles · 9 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1,810 miles
Average per year
5,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 137,209 miles
  • 2023 – 135,399 miles
  • 2022 – 132,734 miles
  • 2021 – 130,501 miles
  • 2019 – 129,581 miles
  • 2018 – 128,519 miles
  • 2017 – 128,021 miles
  • 2016 – 123,016 miles
  • 2015 – 116,761 miles
  • 2014 – 105,768 miles
  • 2013 – 93,475 miles
  • 2012 – 80,643 miles
  • 2011 – 65,963 miles
  • 2010 – 51,751 miles
  • 2009 – 42,950 miles
  • 2007 – 35,593 miles
  • 2006 – 31,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,209 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,209 miles (+1,810)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    137,209 miles
    Test number
    528446350513
    • MinorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,399 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    135,399 miles
    Test number
    101563036100
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail135,381 miles (+2,647)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,381 miles
    Test number
    846995097625
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass132,734 miles (+2,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    132,734 miles
    Test number
    363019422460
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass130,501 miles (+920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    130,501 miles
    Test number
    166242787825
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass129,581 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,581 miles
    Test number
    333387807086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail129,480 miles (+961)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,480 miles
    Test number
    214299070187
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake effort poor

  8. Pass128,519 miles (+498)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    128,519 miles
    Test number
    119367435276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass128,021 miles (+5,005)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    128,021 miles
    Test number
    328607107167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,016 miles (+6,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    123,016 miles
    Test number
    969025100565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass116,761 miles (+65)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    116,761 miles
    Test number
    115677648360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail116,696 miles (+10,928)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,696 miles
    Test number
    223317462297
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass105,768 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    105,768 miles
    Test number
    326533474401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail105,768 miles (+12,293)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,768 miles
    Test number
    369633774242
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass93,475 miles (+12,832)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    93,475 miles
    Test number
    959717673248
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arms hav slight play in a bush

  16. Pass80,643 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    80,643 miles
    Test number
    618530582257
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Fail80,643 miles (+14,680)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,643 miles
    Test number
    925630582226
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass65,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    65,963 miles
    Test number
    155421781226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,963 miles (+14,212)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,963 miles
    Test number
    389791281233
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass51,751 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    51,751 miles
    Test number
    781117970296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,726 miles (+8,776)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,726 miles
    Test number
    343968160495
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass42,950 miles (+7,357)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,950 miles
    Test number
    572386169249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,593 miles (+4,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    35,593 miles
    Test number
    692353367323
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass31,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    31,308 miles
    Test number
    741465056363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,308 miles (+3,831)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,308 miles
    Test number
    942355456395
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteN/s/r & o/s/r subframe mount bushes slightly worn.
    • NoteN/s/r & o/s/r tyres getting low tread on inside edges.

  26. Pass27,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    27,477 miles
    Test number
    124786616052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail27,477 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,477 miles
    Test number
    862613516008
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Questions about S69 LKN

Does S69 LKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S69 LKN expired on 20 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S69 LKN?
The MOT on S69 LKN expired on 20 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S69 LKN done?
S69 LKN was recorded at 137,209 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2024, an average of 5,944 miles a year.
Has S69 LKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S69 LKN has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on S69 LKN 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 S69 LKN find?
S69 LKN passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2024 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: central rear registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 2 more.

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