No, S238 ABV is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for S238 ABV?

The MOT for S238 ABV is valid and due for renewal on or before 26 September 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of S238 ABV?

The recorded mileage for S238 ABV is 70,859 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S238 ABV ULEZ compliant?

No, S238 ABV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1999 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · S238 ABV

S238 ABV

1999 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1999. Recorded mileage 70,859 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW Z3
Year / Origin: 1999 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 26/09/2024
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 70,859 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 26/09/2024

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 70,859 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1999
Engine: 1895cc

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S238 ABV Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2023
70,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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S238 ABV Mileage History

22/09/202170,477 mi
27/09/202270,641 mi+164 mi
15/09/202370,835 mi+194 mi
21/09/202370,859 mi+24 mi

Average of roughly 191 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

S238 ABV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 13:06

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW Z3 (S238 ABV) between September 2021 and September 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.

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