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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S723 MEPMOT history

S723 MEP is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 21 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2022.

S723 MEP silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Jun 2022
Mileage
109,167 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S723 MEP
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
21 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jun 2022
Latest MOT test
31 May 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S723 MEP was last recorded at 109,167 miles on 31 May 2022, 1,447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,720 miles · 18 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
1,447 miles
Average per year
2,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 109,167 miles
  • 2021 – 107,720 miles
  • 2020 – 105,738 miles
  • 2018 – 100,719 miles
  • 2016 – 93,349 miles
  • 2015 – 89,112 miles
  • 2014 – 85,365 miles
  • 2013 – 81,840 miles
  • 2012 – 77,214 miles
  • 2011 – 73,312 miles
  • 2010 – 71,798 miles
  • 2009 – 71,327 miles
  • 2008 – 70,361 miles
  • 2007 – 69,549 miles
  • 2006 – 67,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail109,167 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Slight play in both o/s lower ball joints.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • There are marks on the o/s/f wheel arch where the tyre has rubbed at some time, but it did not do so during the test.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail109,167 miles (+1,447)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,167 miles
    Test number
    978910628448
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass107,720 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    107,720 miles
    Test number
    564934378065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail107,684 miles (+14)2 dangerous6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,684 miles
    Test number
    483026271683
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Emissions failed BET test because CO level was high, full test not carried because of coolant leaking from engine. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in various places & on various components.
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGrinding noise from o/s rear wheel when driving.
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses are starting to discolour.
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror is loose.
    • AdvisoryN/s handbrake effort is not as good as o/s.
    • AdvisoryO/s front sill panel is excessively corroded (next to front jack point), but is just outside the mot prescribed areas.
    • AdvisoryWater pump is leaking, possibly radiator also.

  4. Fail107,670 miles (+1,932)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,670 miles
    Test number
    517328552022
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded along chassis
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel tank strap corroded

  5. Pass105,738 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    105,738 miles
    Test number
    329852335969
    • AdvisorySlight play in both o/s lower ball joints.
    • AdvisoryThere are marks on the o/s/f wheel arch where the tyre has rubbed at some time, but it did not do so during the test.

  6. Fail105,731 miles (+5,012)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,731 miles
    Test number
    389327060466
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both. (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Fuel tank insecure Support strap corroded and broken. (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both o/s lower ball joints.
    • AdvisoryThere are marks on the o/s/f wheel arch where the tyre has rubbed at some time, but it did not do so during the test.

  7. Pass100,719 miles (+4,377)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    100,719 miles
    Test number
    469410157928
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in a waxoyl product

  8. Pass96,342 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    96,342 miles
    Test number
    978367194945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail96,340 miles (+2,991)2 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,340 miles
    Test number
    821409896401
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST FOULING REAR AXLE BEAM

  10. Pass93,349 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    93,349 miles
    Test number
    960491783353
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre flat spotting.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

  11. Fail93,349 miles (+4,237)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,349 miles
    Test number
    422991455656
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre flat spotting.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

  12. Pass89,112 miles (+3,747)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    89,112 miles
    Test number
    635362668724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,365 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    85,365 miles
    Test number
    126736164248
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail85,365 miles (+3,525)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,365 miles
    Test number
    708015464267
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass81,840 miles (+4,626)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    81,840 miles
    Test number
    686416263295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,214 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,214 miles
    Test number
    336569162474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail77,209 miles (+3,897)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,209 miles
    Test number
    336009362255
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass73,312 miles (+1,514)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    73,312 miles
    Test number
    639079961251
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront wipers starting to splite

  19. Pass71,798 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    71,798 miles
    Test number
    920473860241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise unable to fully inspect brake pipe inside clamp on off side rear

  20. Fail71,794 miles (+467)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,794 miles
    Test number
    373673560486
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise unable to fully inspect brake pipe inside clamp on off side rear

  21. Pass71,327 miles (+966)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    71,327 miles
    Test number
    153012299262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,361 miles (+812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    70,361 miles
    Test number
    980949368299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass69,549 miles (+1,573)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    69,549 miles
    Test number
    291609587245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    67,976 miles
    Test number
    983236186297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S723 MEP

Does S723 MEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S723 MEP expired on 17 Jun 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S723 MEP?
The MOT on S723 MEP expired on 17 Jun 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S723 MEP done?
S723 MEP was recorded at 109,167 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2022, an average of 2,635 miles a year.
Has S723 MEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S723 MEP has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2022.
Has the mileage on S723 MEP 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 S723 MEP find?
S723 MEP failed its latest MOT on 31 May 2022 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, and 1 more.

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