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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

S70 MDEMOT history

S70 MDE is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 155,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

S70 MDE red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
155,684 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S70 MDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S70 MDE was last recorded at 155,684 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 405 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
155,279 miles · 28 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
405 miles
Average per year
3,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,684 miles
  • 2024 – 155,279 miles
  • 2023 – 154,356 miles
  • 2021 – 152,857 miles
  • 2020 – 151,481 miles
  • 2019 – 150,135 miles
  • 2018 – 147,405 miles
  • 2017 – 141,813 miles
  • 2016 – 139,860 miles
  • 2015 – 133,898 miles
  • 2014 – 128,735 miles
  • 2013 – 120,416 miles
  • 2012 – 114,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,684 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,684 miles (+405)2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    155,684 miles
    Test number
    196005491089
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass155,279 miles (+521)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    155,279 miles
    Test number
    972133235120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass154,758 miles (+402)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    154,758 miles
    Test number
    305954404431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass154,356 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    154,356 miles
    Test number
    261010065537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass152,857 miles (+1,376)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    152,857 miles
    Test number
    522527710816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass151,481 miles (+1,346)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    151,481 miles
    Test number
    380869963611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass150,135 miles (+2,730)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,135 miles
    Test number
    920486148972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass147,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    147,405 miles
    Test number
    118259037886
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail147,405 miles (+5,592)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,405 miles
    Test number
    695236751824
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass141,813 miles (+1,953)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    141,813 miles
    Test number
    997544483667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass139,860 miles (+5,962)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    139,860 miles
    Test number
    626522556625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass133,898 miles (+5,163)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    133,898 miles
    Test number
    268438255304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass128,735 miles (+8,319)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    128,735 miles
    Test number
    788955474214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,416 miles (+6,192)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    120,416 miles
    Test number
    449000273272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass114,224 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    114,224 miles
    Test number
    538558262279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S70 MDE

Does S70 MDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S70 MDE is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S70 MDE?
The MOT on S70 MDE is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S70 MDE done?
S70 MDE was recorded at 155,684 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 3,138 miles a year.
Has S70 MDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S70 MDE has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on S70 MDE 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 S70 MDE find?
S70 MDE passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 14 advisories: offside rear brake hose slightly twisted; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; fuel pipe/s corroded, and 13 more.

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