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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

SSU 117MOT history

SSU 117 is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 68,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

SSU 117 red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
68,740 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SSU 117
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

SSU 117 was last recorded at 68,740 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,724 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
1,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,740 miles
  • 2024 – 68,724 miles
  • 2023 – 68,718 miles
  • 2022 – 68,706 miles
  • 2020 – 68,705 miles
  • 2017 – 68,201 miles
  • 2015 – 68,030 miles
  • 2013 – 62,158 miles
  • 2012 – 60,813 miles
  • 2011 – 58,917 miles
  • 2010 – 55,900 miles
  • 2009 – 49,303 miles
  • 2008 – 48,955 miles
  • 2007 – 48,614 miles
  • 2005 – 47,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,740 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,740 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    68,740 miles
    Test number
    346043703767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,724 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    68,724 miles
    Test number
    705924618907
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass68,718 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    68,718 miles
    Test number
    559722967163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail68,716 miles (+10)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,716 miles
    Test number
    938886935971
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass68,706 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    68,706 miles
    Test number
    881522527352
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass68,705 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    68,705 miles
    Test number
    604718552060
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail68,704 miles (+503)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,704 miles
    Test number
    988060973062
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass68,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    68,201 miles
    Test number
    584245950828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,200 miles (+170)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,200 miles
    Test number
    426721175430
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

  10. Pass68,030 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,030 miles
    Test number
    939119355137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,028 miles (+5,870)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,028 miles
    Test number
    528182555146
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass62,158 miles (+1,345)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,158 miles
    Test number
    656848713363
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass60,813 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    60,813 miles
    Test number
    335041132381
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Fail60,812 miles (+1,895)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,812 miles
    Test number
    646961532396
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Pass58,917 miles (+3,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,917 miles
    Test number
    108928381451
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass55,900 miles (+6,597)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    55,900 miles
    Test number
    182754910049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,303 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,303 miles
    Test number
    290226619072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,955 miles (+341)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,955 miles
    Test number
    762615078053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,614 miles (+729)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    48,614 miles
    Test number
    820913887095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    47,885 miles
    Test number
    442066715430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SSU 117

What vehicle is registration SSU 117 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SSU 117 on a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Apr 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SSU 117 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SSU 117 is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on SSU 117?
The MOT on SSU 117 is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SSU 117 done?
SSU 117 was recorded at 68,740 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 1,043 miles a year.
Has SSU 117 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SSU 117 has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on SSU 117 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 SSU 117 find?
SSU 117 passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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