BMW Z3
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc
S71 BEJMOT history
S71 BEJ is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 14 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 68,830 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 68,830 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 21 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 1,512 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S71 BEJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 14 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S71 BEJ was last recorded at 68,830 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 68,642 miles · 24 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 188 miles
- Average per year
- 1,512 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 68,830 miles
- 2025 – 68,642 miles
- 2024 – 68,490 miles
- 2023 – 68,299 miles
- 2022 – 68,086 miles
- 2021 – 67,840 miles
- 2020 – 67,579 miles
- 2019 – 67,489 miles
- 2018 – 67,390 miles
- 2017 – 67,203 miles
- 2016 – 66,714 miles
- 2015 – 65,631 miles
- 2014 – 63,222 miles
- 2013 – 60,631 miles
- 2012 – 57,803 miles
- 2011 – 52,622 miles
- 2010 – 49,894 miles
- 2009 – 48,167 miles
- 2008 – 45,698 miles
- 2007 – 43,560 miles
- 2006 – 38,330 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass68,830 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in centre (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front bump stops broken up
- AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills corroded
- AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
- AdvisoryNsf outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOsf outer sill corroded and holed
- AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded and breaking up
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.
Both rear outer metal brake pipes corroded.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2020
N/s washer jet weak.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
*Signs of dampness n/s/f shock absorber.*
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Rear brake discs corroded on inner and outer faces.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
22 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,830 miles (+188)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 68,830 miles
- Test number
- 956696050257
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in centre (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front bump stops broken up
- AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills corroded
- AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
- AdvisoryNsf outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOsf outer sill corroded and holed
- AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded and breaking up
Pass68,642 miles (+152)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 68,642 miles
- Test number
- 348597621715
- AdvisoryBoth front and rear outer sill covers heavily corroded and breaking up
- AdvisoryChip in centre front of Windscreen
- AdvisoryGeneral light corrosion underside of vehicle
Pass68,490 miles (+191)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 68,490 miles
- Test number
- 986618906203
- AdvisoryBoth front outer sills/wheel arches heavily corroded.
Pass68,299 miles (+213)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 68,299 miles
- Test number
- 938633838357
- AdvisoryBoth front bump stops breaking up
- AdvisoryNsf and osf sill covers corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded and separating
Pass68,086 miles (+246)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 68,086 miles
- Test number
- 403070845151
- AdvisoryChip in centre of windscreen.
- AdvisoryN/s washer jet weak.
Pass67,840 miles (+261)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 67,840 miles
- Test number
- 151751232120
- AdvisoryN/s washer jet weak.
Pass67,579 miles (+90)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 67,579 miles
- Test number
- 539615864076
- AdvisoryBoth exhaust manifold to CAT hanger brackets heavily corroded.
- AdvisoryBoth rear outer metal brake pipes corroded.
- AdvisoryN/s handbrake cable bracket corroded and broken away at anti roll bar link rod.
Pass67,489 miles (+99)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 67,489 miles
- Test number
- 226266918918
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,390 miles (+187)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 67,390 miles
- Test number
- 168889608527
- AdvisoryN/s handbrake cable bracket corroded & fractured.
- AdvisoryO/s fuel tank strap heavily corroded.
Pass67,203 miles (+489)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 67,203 miles
- Test number
- 689293557165
- Advisory*Fuel tank straps heavily corroded.*
- Advisory*Signs of dampness n/s/f shock absorber.*
- AdvisoryBoth rear outer metal brake pipes corroded.
- AdvisoryInter silencer outlet pipe corroded.
- AdvisoryO/s handbrake cable mounting (at anti roll bar link rod) corroded and broken away.
- AdvisoryO/s/f wishbone rear bush separating.
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded on inner and outer faces.
- AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded and breaking up.
Pass66,714 miles (+1,083)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 66,714 miles
- Test number
- 205269531180
- Advisory*Signs of dampness n/s/f shock absorber.*
- AdvisoryBoth rear outer metal brake pipes corroded.
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded.
- AdvisoryHandbrake mounting bracket (at anti roll bar link rod) fractured and broken away.
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded on inner and outer faces.
- AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded and starting to separate.
- AdvisorySlight play/wear o/s/f tie rod inner joint.
Fail65,631 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,631 miles
- Test number
- 215428435158
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass65,631 miles (+2,409)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 65,631 miles
- Test number
- 399008835102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,222 miles (+2,591)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 63,222 miles
- Test number
- 438540954130
- NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes starting to seperate
Pass60,631 miles (+2,828)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 60,631 miles
- Test number
- 325544743146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,803 miles (+5,181)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 57,803 miles
- Test number
- 867846642140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,622 miles (+2,728)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 52,622 miles
- Test number
- 346941251115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,894 miles (+1,727)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 49,894 miles
- Test number
- 122528040132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,167 miles (+2,469)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 48,167 miles
- Test number
- 501472449158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,698 miles (+2,138)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 45,698 miles
- Test number
- 650021458102
- NoteBoth rear tyres 2mm
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing outside edge
Pass43,560 miles (+5,230)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 43,560 miles
- Test number
- 384555147178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,330 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 38,330 miles
- Test number
- 500800256174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S71 BEJ
- Does S71 BEJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S71 BEJ is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S71 BEJ?
- The MOT on S71 BEJ is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S71 BEJ done?
- S71 BEJ was recorded at 68,830 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 1,512 miles a year.
- Has S71 BEJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S71 BEJ has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2015.
- Has the mileage on S71 BEJ 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 S71 BEJ find?
- S71 BEJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in centre; both front bump stops broken up; both rear outer sills corroded, and 7 more.
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