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This 1999 BMW Z3 has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 67,371 miles 3 weeks ago on Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 09:51.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Friday 23rd April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

S12BRU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED23RD APRIL 202767,371 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED14TH APRIL 202523RD APRIL 202666,619 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED24TH APRIL 202423RD APRIL 202565,816 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED24TH APRIL 202465,816 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  8. MAJOR - Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED6TH APRIL 202313TH APRIL 202465,255 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED6TH APRIL 202365,255 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Central Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED14TH APRIL 202213TH APRIL 202364,726 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH APRIL 20215TH APRIL 202264,047 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Differential Mounting Split, Rear Mount
PASSED24TH MAY 201928TH NOVEMBER 202062,603 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND MAY 201828TH MAY 201962,068 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED22ND MAY 201862,068 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD MAY 201728TH MAY 201861,280 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
FAILED23RD MAY 201761,280 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED23RD MAY 201628TH MAY 201760,626 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED27TH MAY 201528TH MAY 201659,708 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED27TH MAY 201559,708 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED9TH MAY 201428TH MAY 201558,666 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
FAILED8TH MAY 201458,666 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  5. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Front Tyre
  6. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
  7. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Cuts In Tread
PASSED29TH MAY 201328TH MAY 201457,221 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
PASSED7TH MARCH 20127TH MARCH 201353,690 MI
FAILED7TH MARCH 201253,685 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
FAILED18TH FEBRUARY 201150,699 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. PRS - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 20117TH MARCH 201250,699 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 20107TH MARCH 201150,166 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
FAILED24TH FEBRUARY 201050,166 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED4TH MARCH 20097TH MARCH 201045,164 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED5TH MARCH 20087TH MARCH 200943,510 MI
FAILED8TH MARCH 200738,440 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Insecure (1.1.a.3a)
  3. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED8TH MARCH 20077TH MARCH 200838,440 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED7TH MARCH 20066TH MARCH 200731,193 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

S12BRU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

S12BRU MOT Comments

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S12BRU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 67,371 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,495 miles

S12BRU FAQs

This Bmw Z3 with registration S12BRU was manufactured on Friday 31st December 1999 so it is currently 26 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 67,371 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 2,495 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Bmw Z3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means S12BRU has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw Z3 has had 90 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 5 Major, 0 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw Z3 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does S12BRU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 4th May 2026 S12BRU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is S12BRU Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 4th May 2026 S12BRU does have Tax. Read more

When does S12BRU Tax expire?

The current Tax for S12BRU will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does S12BRU MOT expire?

The current MOT for S12BRU will expire in 12 months on Friday 23rd April 2027. Read more

When did S12BRU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for S12BRU was on Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 09:51. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has S12BRU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for S12BRU we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has S12BRU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for S12BRU we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is S12BRU?

S12BRU is registered as a 1999 Bmw Z3. Read more

How many miles has S12BRU done?

The odometer reading for S12BRU at the last MOT in April 2026 was 67,371 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,495 miles per year. Read more

How old is S12BRU?

The vehicle S12BRU was manufactured in 1999 so it is currently 26 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 9th March 1999. Read more

What colour is S12BRU?

The official colour of S12BRU is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does S12BRU have?

S12BRU has a 2.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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