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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S73 SUXMOT history

S73 SUX is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 15 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 92,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2023.

S73 SUX red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2024
Mileage
92,990 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S73 SUX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
15 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S73 SUX was last recorded at 92,990 miles on 4 Apr 2023, 949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,041 miles · 17 Feb 2020
Between the last two tests
949 miles
Average per year
3,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 92,990 miles
  • 2020 – 92,041 miles
  • 2019 – 89,571 miles
  • 2018 – 87,014 miles
  • 2017 – 84,622 miles
  • 2016 – 79,089 miles
  • 2015 – 73,441 miles
  • 2014 – 70,044 miles
  • 2013 – 66,651 miles
  • 2012 – 63,166 miles
  • 2011 – 59,944 miles
  • 2010 – 57,001 miles
  • 2009 – 54,366 miles
  • 2008 – 50,351 miles
  • 2007 – 46,688 miles
  • 2005 – 37,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,990 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Movement in front lower ball joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear axle bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake pipes corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,990 miles (+949)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    92,990 miles
    Test number
    622690101221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,041 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    92,041 miles
    Test number
    541457781763
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  3. Fail92,041 miles (+2,470)3 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,041 miles
    Test number
    413700464816
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  4. Pass89,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    89,571 miles
    Test number
    447272538877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail89,571 miles (+2,557)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,571 miles
    Test number
    288651998433
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  6. Pass87,014 miles (+2,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    87,014 miles
    Test number
    213872257957
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass84,622 miles (+5,533)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    84,622 miles
    Test number
    812439859823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,089 miles (+80)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,089 miles
    Test number
    381995636112
    • AdvisoryMovement in front lower ball joints
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroding

  9. Fail79,009 miles (+5,568)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,009 miles
    Test number
    162275758197
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake over adjusted
    • AdvisoryMovement in front lower ball joints
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroding

  10. Pass73,441 miles8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    73,441 miles
    Test number
    769821355000
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn on inner
    • NoteNear side rear tyre worn on inner
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn on inner
    • NoteOff side rear tyre worn on inner

  11. Fail73,441 miles (+3,397)3 failures8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,441 miles
    Test number
    508610755049
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn on inner
    • NoteNear side rear tyre worn on inner
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn on inner
    • NoteOff side rear tyre worn on inner

  12. Pass70,044 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    70,044 miles
    Test number
    366589244058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail70,044 miles (+3,393)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,044 miles
    Test number
    598739444001
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass66,651 miles (+3,485)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    66,651 miles
    Test number
    725207333017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    63,166 miles
    Test number
    138908152038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,166 miles (+3,222)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,166 miles
    Test number
    799308352015
    • Repaired at testFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass59,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    59,944 miles
    Test number
    806332351072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,944 miles (+2,943)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,944 miles
    Test number
    928372951097
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

  19. Pass57,001 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    57,001 miles
    Test number
    271637550020
    • 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)

  20. Fail57,001 miles (+2,635)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,001 miles
    Test number
    902137050016
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • 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)

  21. Pass54,366 miles (+4,015)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    54,366 miles
    Test number
    122298259031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,351 miles (+3,663)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    50,351 miles
    Test number
    101037358095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,688 miles (+9,027)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    46,688 miles
    Test number
    522007847089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    37,661 miles
    Test number
    113529945210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail37,661 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,661 miles
    Test number
    581719945292
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Questions about S73 SUX

Does S73 SUX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S73 SUX expired on 3 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S73 SUX?
The MOT on S73 SUX expired on 3 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S73 SUX done?
S73 SUX was recorded at 92,990 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2023, an average of 3,148 miles a year.
Has S73 SUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S73 SUX has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on S73 SUX 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 SUX find?
S73 SUX passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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