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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

NCS 785MOT history

NCS 785 is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 20 Feb 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 42,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

NCS 785 silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
42,653 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NCS 785
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
20 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NCS 785 was last recorded at 42,653 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,639 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,653 miles
  • 2025 – 42,639 miles
  • 2024 – 42,551 miles
  • 2023 – 42,310 miles
  • 2022 – 42,271 miles
  • 2021 – 42,163 miles
  • 2020 – 42,066 miles
  • 2019 – 41,996 miles
  • 2018 – 41,781 miles
  • 2017 – 41,574 miles
  • 2016 – 41,252 miles
  • 2015 – 41,009 miles
  • 2014 – 40,738 miles
  • 2013 – 40,458 miles
  • 2012 – 40,124 miles
  • 2011 – 39,752 miles
  • 2010 – 38,960 miles
  • 2009 – 38,304 miles
  • 2008 – 37,600 miles
  • 2007 – 36,653 miles
  • 2006 – 35,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,653 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,653 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    42,653 miles
    Test number
    989677757496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass42,639 miles (+88)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    42,639 miles
    Test number
    174651655103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer casing split slightly (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer casing split slightly (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass42,551 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    42,551 miles
    Test number
    636733715973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,310 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    42,310 miles
    Test number
    698217629840
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass42,271 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    42,271 miles
    Test number
    913603047751
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail42,271 miles (+108)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,271 miles
    Test number
    972334918451
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass42,163 miles (+97)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    42,163 miles
    Test number
    660620875156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on mainline (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass42,066 miles (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    42,066 miles
    Test number
    114872608227
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on mainline pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass41,996 miles (+215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    41,996 miles
    Test number
    790464417574
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mainline (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass41,781 miles (+207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    41,781 miles
    Test number
    768903813573
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded on mainline pipe (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass41,574 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    41,574 miles
    Test number
    387089400036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,252 miles (+243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    41,252 miles
    Test number
    118533663604
    • AdvisoryAdvise front wipers

  13. Pass41,009 miles (+271)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    41,009 miles
    Test number
    936874835096
    • NoteAdvise front wiper blades

  14. Pass40,738 miles (+280)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    40,738 miles
    Test number
    786642044027
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads perished.

  15. Pass40,458 miles (+334)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    40,458 miles
    Test number
    355713743042
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass40,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    40,124 miles
    Test number
    718088042006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,124 miles (+372)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,124 miles
    Test number
    477637542045
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass39,752 miles (+792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    39,752 miles
    Test number
    165088241423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass38,960 miles (+656)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    38,960 miles
    Test number
    160379440019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,304 miles
    Test number
    500456839082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,304 miles (+704)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,304 miles
    Test number
    673176639042
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass37,600 miles (+947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    37,600 miles
    Test number
    263483628064
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass36,653 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    36,653 miles
    Test number
    804558337018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,647 miles (+1,264)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,647 miles
    Test number
    434826437029
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  25. Pass35,383 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    35,383 miles
    Test number
    460391146055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about NCS 785

What vehicle is registration NCS 785 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NCS 785 on a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 20 Feb 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 NCS 785 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NCS 785 is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on NCS 785?
The MOT on NCS 785 is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NCS 785 done?
NCS 785 was recorded at 42,653 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 364 miles a year.
Has NCS 785 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NCS 785 has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on NCS 785 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 NCS 785 find?
NCS 785 passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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