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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S731 XOPMOT history

S731 XOP is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 27 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 83,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2025.

S731 XOP blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2026
Mileage
83,450 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S731 XOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S731 XOP was last recorded at 83,450 miles on 10 Jul 2025, 1,358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,092 miles · 24 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,358 miles
Average per year
2,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,450 miles
  • 2024 – 82,092 miles
  • 2023 – 80,828 miles
  • 2021 – 80,769 miles
  • 2020 – 78,531 miles
  • 2019 – 77,219 miles
  • 2018 – 76,303 miles
  • 2017 – 73,890 miles
  • 2016 – 73,595 miles
  • 2015 – 70,138 miles
  • 2014 – 66,477 miles
  • 2013 – 61,644 miles
  • 2012 – 61,108 miles
  • 2011 – 56,823 miles
  • 2010 – 55,276 miles
  • 2009 – 50,506 miles
  • 2008 – 43,577 miles
  • 2007 – 42,581 miles
  • 2006 – 37,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,450 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNs washer blocked

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,450 miles (+1,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    83,450 miles
    Test number
    518766527917
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNs washer blocked

  2. Pass82,092 miles (+1,264)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    82,092 miles
    Test number
    922667960951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,828 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    80,828 miles
    Test number
    770437778035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,769 miles (+51)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    80,769 miles
    Test number
    793262767836
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail80,718 miles (+2,187)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,718 miles
    Test number
    972357545704
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill within 30cm of a mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass78,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,531 miles
    Test number
    341819183518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail78,531 miles (+1,312)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,531 miles
    Test number
    913194158153
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass77,219 miles (+916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,219 miles
    Test number
    501750874047
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass76,303 miles (+2,413)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    76,303 miles
    Test number
    372043879708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,890 miles (+295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,890 miles
    Test number
    922220876215
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass73,595 miles (+3,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,595 miles
    Test number
    392414768680
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass70,138 miles (+3,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,138 miles
    Test number
    967328575075
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass66,477 miles (+4,833)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,477 miles
    Test number
    198841574072
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside rear tyre flat

  14. Pass61,644 miles (+536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,644 miles
    Test number
    547376083054
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass61,108 miles (+4,285)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,108 miles
    Test number
    199187262403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass56,823 miles (+1,547)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    56,823 miles
    Test number
    189007871487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,276 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    55,276 miles
    Test number
    241975180010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail55,273 miles (+4,767)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,273 miles
    Test number
    571534880047
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear top shock absorber mounting bushes showing signs wear advise

  19. Pass50,506 miles (+6,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    50,506 miles
    Test number
    411839889076
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass43,577 miles (+996)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    43,577 miles
    Test number
    122352448425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,581 miles (+5,136)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    42,581 miles
    Test number
    700754647008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    37,445 miles
    Test number
    201125046069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S731 XOP

Does S731 XOP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S731 XOP expired on 9 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S731 XOP?
The MOT on S731 XOP expired on 9 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S731 XOP done?
S731 XOP was recorded at 83,450 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2025, an average of 2,371 miles a year.
Has S731 XOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S731 XOP has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on S731 XOP 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 S731 XOP find?
S731 XOP passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; ns washer blocked.

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