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BMW Z3

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

S733 HWHMOT history

S733 HWH is a purple petrol BMW Z3 first used on 29 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 125,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2025.

S733 HWH purple BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 May 2026
Mileage
125,954 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S733 HWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 May 2026
Latest MOT test
24 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S733 HWH was last recorded at 125,954 miles on 24 May 2025, 2,741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,213 miles · 25 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,741 miles
Average per year
3,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,954 miles
  • 2024 – 123,213 miles
  • 2023 – 119,555 miles
  • 2022 – 116,886 miles
  • 2021 – 113,769 miles
  • 2019 – 111,017 miles
  • 2018 – 108,499 miles
  • 2017 – 107,284 miles
  • 2016 – 102,668 miles
  • 2015 – 97,176 miles
  • 2014 – 95,156 miles
  • 2013 – 91,888 miles
  • 2012 – 88,091 miles
  • 2011 – 87,195 miles
  • 2010 – 83,107 miles
  • 2009 – 76,980 miles
  • 2008 – 70,554 miles
  • 2007 – 64,547 miles
  • 2006 – 60,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,954 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front sill slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill slightly corroded

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 Front Inner sill slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass125,954 miles (+2,741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    125,954 miles
    Test number
    876389945454
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill slightly corroded

  2. Pass123,213 miles (+3,658)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    123,213 miles
    Test number
    920677259904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

  3. Pass119,555 miles (+2,669)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    119,555 miles
    Test number
    404241635407
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill slightly corroded

  4. Pass116,886 miles (+3,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    116,886 miles
    Test number
    844243082580
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass113,769 miles (+2,752)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    113,769 miles
    Test number
    983907495907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryInner sill slightly corroded

  6. Pass111,017 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,017 miles
    Test number
    517528674348
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail111,013 miles (+2,514)4 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,013 miles
    Test number
    872437224001
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass108,499 miles (+1,215)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    108,499 miles
    Test number
    341357148781
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded under vehicle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass107,284 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    107,284 miles
    Test number
    737858809922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail107,216 miles (+4,548)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,216 miles
    Test number
    821602807664
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass102,668 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,668 miles
    Test number
    717733286341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,475 miles (+5,299)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,475 miles
    Test number
    716810190542
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass97,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    97,176 miles
    Test number
    749638708495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,176 miles (+2,020)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,176 miles
    Test number
    139487893813
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass95,156 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    95,156 miles
    Test number
    865908844235
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail95,146 miles (+3,258)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,146 miles
    Test number
    286696944202
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass91,888 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    91,888 miles
    Test number
    687505223284
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail91,879 miles (+3,788)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,879 miles
    Test number
    728080523292
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass88,091 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    88,091 miles
    Test number
    665217232224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,195 miles (+4,088)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    87,195 miles
    Test number
    829718401327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside handbrake cable outer cover split

  21. Pass83,107 miles (+6,127)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    83,107 miles
    Test number
    161551150258
    • NoteAll tyres getting low

  22. Fail76,980 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,980 miles
    Test number
    492029539254
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass76,980 miles (+6,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    76,980 miles
    Test number
    823949739213
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass70,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    70,554 miles
    Test number
    963855848297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail70,554 miles (+6,007)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,554 miles
    Test number
    534675848222
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  26. Pass64,547 miles (+4,310)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    64,547 miles
    Test number
    624230097151
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  27. Pass60,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    60,237 miles
    Test number
    240636326239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S733 HWH

Does S733 HWH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S733 HWH expired on 28 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S733 HWH?
The MOT on S733 HWH expired on 28 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S733 HWH done?
S733 HWH was recorded at 125,954 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2025, an average of 3,500 miles a year.
Has S733 HWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S733 HWH has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on S733 HWH 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 S733 HWH find?
S733 HWH passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front sill slightly corroded; offside rear sill slightly corroded.

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