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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S73 JLYMOT history

S73 JLY is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 83,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

S73 JLY blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
83,015 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S73 JLY
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S73 JLY was last recorded at 83,015 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,089 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
926 miles
Average per year
1,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,015 miles
  • 2025 – 82,089 miles
  • 2024 – 81,371 miles
  • 2023 – 81,058 miles
  • 2022 – 79,911 miles
  • 2021 – 78,088 miles
  • 2020 – 77,954 miles
  • 2019 – 77,495 miles
  • 2018 – 76,880 miles
  • 2017 – 76,184 miles
  • 2016 – 74,637 miles
  • 2015 – 73,118 miles
  • 2014 – 70,822 miles
  • 2013 – 68,694 miles
  • 2012 – 67,077 miles
  • 2011 – 65,806 miles
  • 2010 – 64,121 miles
  • 2009 – 62,082 miles
  • 2008 – 59,132 miles
  • 2007 – 56,612 miles
  • 2006 – 53,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,015 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floorpan

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floorpan

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,015 miles (+926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    83,015 miles
    Test number
    118435172583
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass82,089 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    82,089 miles
    Test number
    179686437793
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail82,088 miles (+717)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,088 miles
    Test number
    722341602957
    • MajorFront Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass81,371 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    81,371 miles
    Test number
    944334637526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail81,371 miles (+313)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,371 miles
    Test number
    874158100853
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass81,058 miles (+31)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    81,058 miles
    Test number
    503471270395
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded.
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail81,027 miles (+1,116)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,027 miles
    Test number
    415558034360
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass79,911 miles (+1,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    79,911 miles
    Test number
    659669924772
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass78,088 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    78,088 miles
    Test number
    819703591890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,954 miles (+459)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,954 miles
    Test number
    257222094317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,495 miles (+615)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,495 miles
    Test number
    794197254710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,880 miles (+696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,880 miles
    Test number
    844959868542
    • 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))

  13. Pass76,184 miles (+1,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    76,184 miles
    Test number
    815727528630
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass74,637 miles (+1,519)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    74,637 miles
    Test number
    458969007895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,118 miles (+2,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,118 miles
    Test number
    730338399285
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass70,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,822 miles
    Test number
    279359874259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,822 miles (+2,128)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,822 miles
    Test number
    976249874242
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass68,694 miles (+1,617)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,694 miles
    Test number
    735889583237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass67,077 miles (+1,271)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,077 miles
    Test number
    297834782264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre starting to perish
    • NoteO/s/f tyre starting to perish
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  20. Pass65,806 miles (+1,685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    65,806 miles
    Test number
    846227271214
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass64,121 miles (+2,039)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    64,121 miles
    Test number
    191567980264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,082 miles (+2,950)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    62,082 miles
    Test number
    991174699234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,132 miles (+2,520)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    59,132 miles
    Test number
    170157398223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,612 miles (+2,939)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    56,612 miles
    Test number
    181292007303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    53,673 miles
    Test number
    974903696229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S73 JLY

Does S73 JLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S73 JLY is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S73 JLY?
The MOT on S73 JLY is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S73 JLY done?
S73 JLY was recorded at 83,015 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 1,485 miles a year.
Has S73 JLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S73 JLY has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S73 JLY 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 S73 JLY find?
S73 JLY passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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