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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S73 MPRMOT history

S73 MPR is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 15 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 54,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

S73 MPR blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
54,390 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S73 MPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
15 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S73 MPR was last recorded at 54,390 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,384 miles · 8 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,390 miles
  • 2025 – 54,287 miles
  • 2024 – 54,229 miles
  • 2023 – 54,208 miles
  • 2022 – 54,167 miles
  • 2021 – 54,105 miles
  • 2020 – 54,005 miles
  • 2019 – 52,968 miles
  • 2018 – 52,123 miles
  • 2017 – 51,213 miles
  • 2016 – 50,053 miles
  • 2015 – 49,801 miles
  • 2014 – 49,498 miles
  • 2013 – 49,056 miles
  • 2012 – 48,314 miles
  • 2011 – 47,128 miles
  • 2010 – 45,744 miles
  • 2009 – 42,488 miles
  • 2008 – 41,245 miles
  • 2007 – 38,872 miles
  • 2006 – 34,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,390 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,390 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    54,390 miles
    Test number
    219665128873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail54,384 miles (+97)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,384 miles
    Test number
    617924500062
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass54,287 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    54,287 miles
    Test number
    803545575310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail54,280 miles (+51)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,280 miles
    Test number
    237390875787
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass54,229 miles (+21)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    54,229 miles
    Test number
    622276850161
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass54,208 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    54,208 miles
    Test number
    827172240025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass54,167 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,167 miles
    Test number
    864883621567
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass54,105 miles (+100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    54,105 miles
    Test number
    293814878213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass54,005 miles (+1,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,005 miles
    Test number
    635070486818
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass52,968 miles (+845)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,968 miles
    Test number
    463285492935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  11. Pass52,123 miles (+910)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    52,123 miles
    Test number
    103416155561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,213 miles (+1,160)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,213 miles
    Test number
    568092354703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,053 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,053 miles
    Test number
    976600340614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,801 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,801 miles
    Test number
    869892595021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,498 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    49,498 miles
    Test number
    159834994091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,056 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,056 miles
    Test number
    528272993041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,314 miles (+1,186)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,314 miles
    Test number
    668996992093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,128 miles (+1,384)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,128 miles
    Test number
    315105601172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,744 miles (+3,256)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,744 miles
    Test number
    802119910126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,488 miles (+1,243)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    42,488 miles
    Test number
    650244629266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass41,245 miles (+2,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,245 miles
    Test number
    703688668224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass38,872 miles (+4,867)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    38,872 miles
    Test number
    424489767294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,005 miles (+2,208)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    34,005 miles
    Test number
    390130086279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    31,797 miles
    Test number
    441256926014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S73 MPR

Does S73 MPR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S73 MPR is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S73 MPR?
The MOT on S73 MPR is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S73 MPR done?
S73 MPR was recorded at 54,390 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 1,090 miles a year.
Has S73 MPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S73 MPR has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S73 MPR 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 MPR find?
S73 MPR passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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