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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,246 cc

S71 GHUMOT history

S71 GHU is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 111,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

S71 GHU black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
111,245 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S71 GHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S71 GHU was last recorded at 111,245 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,053 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
192 miles
Average per year
3,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,245 miles
  • 2025 – 111,053 miles
  • 2023 – 110,952 miles
  • 2021 – 110,422 miles
  • 2019 – 109,387 miles
  • 2018 – 108,788 miles
  • 2017 – 108,758 miles
  • 2016 – 106,985 miles
  • 2015 – 105,449 miles
  • 2014 – 102,100 miles
  • 2013 – 99,627 miles
  • 2012 – 93,352 miles
  • 2011 – 87,075 miles
  • 2010 – 79,390 miles
  • 2009 – 72,738 miles
  • 2008 – 64,995 miles
  • 2007 – 55,216 miles
  • 2006 – 46,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,245 miles

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,245 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    111,245 miles
    Test number
    966741081215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,053 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    111,053 miles
    Test number
    240521545088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,952 miles (+530)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,952 miles
    Test number
    760651520783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,422 miles (+1,035)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,422 miles
    Test number
    157029255044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,387 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,387 miles
    Test number
    335921114896
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Fail109,387 miles (+599)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,387 miles
    Test number
    149458394526
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Caliper retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass108,788 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    108,788 miles
    Test number
    643813588903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,758 miles (+1,773)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    108,758 miles
    Test number
    371388906423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    106,985 miles
    Test number
    311377240347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,985 miles (+1,536)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,985 miles
    Test number
    842015386511
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both torn (8.2.2)
  11. Pass105,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    105,449 miles
    Test number
    225569315417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,449 miles (+3,349)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,449 miles
    Test number
    145348315185
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass102,100 miles (+2,473)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    102,100 miles
    Test number
    187471624123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,627 miles (+6,275)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    99,627 miles
    Test number
    285275513101
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteO/s/f track rod has play
  15. Pass93,352 miles (+6,277)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    93,352 miles
    Test number
    919855012174
    • NoteO/s/f track rod inner fixing has play
  16. Pass87,075 miles (+7,685)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    87,075 miles
    Test number
    235406011145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,390 miles (+6,652)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    79,390 miles
    Test number
    894164400143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,738 miles (+7,743)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    72,738 miles
    Test number
    672475909124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,995 miles (+9,779)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    64,995 miles
    Test number
    903524238138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,216 miles (+8,742)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    55,216 miles
    Test number
    280666997027
    • NotePlay in off side rack
  21. Pass46,474 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    46,474 miles
    Test number
    700375696072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S71 GHU

Does S71 GHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S71 GHU is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S71 GHU?
The MOT on S71 GHU is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S71 GHU done?
S71 GHU was recorded at 111,245 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 3,273 miles a year.
Has S71 GHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S71 GHU has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on S71 GHU 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 GHU find?
S71 GHU passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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