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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S741 MLPMOT history

S741 MLP is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 10 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 64,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2025.

S741 MLP 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 May 2026
Mileage
64,000 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S741 MLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
10 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S741 MLP was last recorded at 64,000 miles on 28 Apr 2025, 717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,283 miles · 19 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
717 miles
Average per year
1,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,000 miles
  • 2024 – 63,283 miles
  • 2023 – 55,967 miles
  • 2022 – 54,803 miles
  • 2021 – 54,121 miles
  • 2018 – 52,615 miles
  • 2017 – 50,647 miles
  • 2016 – 49,140 miles
  • 2015 – 47,743 miles
  • 2014 – 44,290 miles
  • 2012 – 40,414 miles
  • 2011 – 39,498 miles
  • 2009 – 37,109 miles
  • 2008 – 34,334 miles
  • 2007 – 33,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,000 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Minor oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,000 miles (+717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    64,000 miles
    Test number
    941583767284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass63,283 miles (+7,316)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    63,283 miles
    Test number
    652319742960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre over 10 years old 2013 dated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre over 10 years old 2013 dated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake line slightly corroded at osr suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass55,967 miles (+1,164)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    55,967 miles
    Test number
    452732486120
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass54,803 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    54,803 miles
    Test number
    112091402017
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake and suspension components slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak

  5. Fail54,803 miles (+682)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,803 miles
    Test number
    313389060087
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake and suspension components slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak

  6. Pass54,121 miles (+27)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    54,121 miles
    Test number
    946980217653
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly pitted
    • AdvisoryStonechip damage in windscreen

  7. Fail54,094 miles (+1,479)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,094 miles
    Test number
    722009713490
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryWipers worn

  8. Pass52,615 miles (+1,968)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,615 miles
    Test number
    976798067126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs and pads wearing thin
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated / leaking
    • AdvisoryWipers slightly deteriorated

  9. Pass50,647 miles (+1,507)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,647 miles
    Test number
    917169348798
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing thin
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box slightlydeteriorated

  10. Pass49,140 miles (+1,397)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,140 miles
    Test number
    983099678522
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake application slightly uneven
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror slightly insecure/damaged
    • AdvisorySuspension components slightly corroded

  11. Pass47,743 miles (+3,453)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,743 miles
    Test number
    806399685026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,290 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    44,290 miles
    Test number
    359891714092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail44,280 miles (+3,866)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,280 miles
    Test number
    356387304054
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • 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)

  14. Pass40,414 miles (+916)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,414 miles
    Test number
    237243172054
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass39,498 miles (+2,389)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    39,498 miles
    Test number
    298663951098
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear disc brakes slighty worn

  16. Pass37,109 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    37,109 miles
    Test number
    691304639089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,052 miles (+2,718)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,052 miles
    Test number
    653600939016
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail34,334 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,334 miles
    Test number
    921879428008
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass34,334 miles (+572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,334 miles
    Test number
    970769228082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass33,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    33,762 miles
    Test number
    163533617052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,762 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,762 miles
    Test number
    242673717061
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Questions about S741 MLP

Does S741 MLP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S741 MLP expired on 3 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S741 MLP?
The MOT on S741 MLP expired on 3 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S741 MLP done?
S741 MLP was recorded at 64,000 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2025, an average of 1,653 miles a year.
Has S741 MLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S741 MLP has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on S741 MLP 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 S741 MLP find?
S741 MLP passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front lower oil leak, but not excessive.

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