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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,201 cc

R992 FOSMOT history

R992 FOS is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,869 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

R992 FOS blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
138,869 km
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,285 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R992 FOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R992 FOS was last recorded at 138,869 km on 29 Apr 2026, 19 km more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,850 km · 31 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
19 km
Average per year
3,285 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,869 km
  • 2025 – 137,695 km
  • 2024 – 135,364 km
  • 2023 – 132,816 km
  • 2022 – 128,518 km
  • 2021 – 125,569 km
  • 2020 – 121,460 km
  • 2019 – 118,649 km
  • 2018 – 115,688 km
  • 2016 – 107,735 km
  • 2015 – 104,575 km
  • 2014 – 99,357 km
  • 2006 – 72,256 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,869 km
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,869 km (+19)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    138,869 km
    Test number
    269435414756
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail138,850 km (+1,155)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,850 km
    Test number
    998040004749
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass137,695 km (+2,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    137,695 km
    Test number
    811034377831
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,364 km (+2,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    135,364 km
    Test number
    948229804970
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass132,816 km (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    132,816 km
    Test number
    763847748642
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail132,815 km (+4,297)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,815 km
    Test number
    573812136925
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass128,518 km1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    128,518 km
    Test number
    610766147273
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail128,518 km (+2,949)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,518 km
    Test number
    417567426523
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner steering rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass125,569 km1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    125,569 km
    Test number
    991204708262
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail125,569 km (+4,109)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,569 km
    Test number
    335111838472
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass121,460 km (+2,811)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    121,460 km
    Test number
    497360191398
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass118,649 km (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    118,649 km
    Test number
    615469702479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail118,648 km (+2,960)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,648 km
    Test number
    368636906337
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass115,688 km
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    115,688 km
    Test number
    969749883641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass111,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    111,416 miles
    Test number
    556472816598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,735 km (+3,160)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    107,735 km
    Test number
    483735793315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass104,575 km (+5,218)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    104,575 km
    Test number
    227401075086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass99,357 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    99,357 km
    Test number
    985676264007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail99,357 km1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,357 km
    Test number
    658214664084
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass93,999 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    93,999 miles
    Test number
    456338173053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass93,978 miles (+6,322)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    93,978 miles
    Test number
    951964530192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass87,656 miles (+10,400)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    87,656 miles
    Test number
    991357909116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    77,256 miles
    Test number
    663902987015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass72,256 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    72,256 km
    Test number
    583717416024
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R992 FOS

Does R992 FOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R992 FOS is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R992 FOS?
The MOT on R992 FOS is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R992 FOS done?
R992 FOS was recorded at 138,869 km at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 3,285 km a year.
Has R992 FOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R992 FOS has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on R992 FOS 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 R992 FOS find?
R992 FOS passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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