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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S102 SELMOT history

S102 SEL is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 95,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

S102 SEL silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
95,542 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S102 SEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S102 SEL was last recorded at 95,542 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,313 miles · 14 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
229 miles
Average per year
2,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,542 miles
  • 2022 – 95,313 miles
  • 2020 – 94,445 miles
  • 2018 – 94,283 miles
  • 2017 – 93,743 miles
  • 2016 – 91,965 miles
  • 2015 – 90,337 miles
  • 2013 – 87,524 miles
  • 2012 – 84,187 miles
  • 2011 – 82,603 miles
  • 2009 – 67,411 miles
  • 2008 – 59,362 miles
  • 2007 – 54,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,542 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front seat mechanism is slightly worn
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel tanks straps are rusty

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.

  • Underside showing signs of corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,542 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    95,542 miles
    Test number
    384042811764
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat mechanism is slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tanks straps are rusty
  2. Fail95,449 miles (+136)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,449 miles
    Test number
    658983666241
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low WON'T ADJUST (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat mechanism is slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tanks straps are rusty
  3. Pass95,313 miles (+868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    95,313 miles
    Test number
    426951833629
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside showing signs of corrosion
  4. Pass94,445 miles (+162)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,445 miles
    Test number
    799559139702
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside showing corrosion
  5. Pass94,283 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    94,283 miles
    Test number
    541327493745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside showing signs of corrosion
  6. Fail94,280 miles (+537)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,280 miles
    Test number
    657806770152
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside showing signs of corrosion
  7. Pass93,743 miles (+1,778)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,743 miles
    Test number
    400849717558
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  8. Pass91,965 miles (+1,628)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,965 miles
    Test number
    570931591899
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush most rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush most rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  9. Pass90,337 miles (+2,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    90,337 miles
    Test number
    578541325169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass87,524 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,524 miles
    Test number
    327875003423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  11. Fail87,515 miles (+3,328)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,515 miles
    Test number
    865935703202
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass84,187 miles (+1,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    84,187 miles
    Test number
    207402012093
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass82,603 miles (+15,192)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    82,603 miles
    Test number
    977916201066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,411 miles (+8,049)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    67,411 miles
    Test number
    800400799177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,362 miles (+4,452)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    59,362 miles
    Test number
    442238918094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    54,910 miles
    Test number
    641640027073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S102 SEL

Does S102 SEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S102 SEL is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S102 SEL?
The MOT on S102 SEL is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S102 SEL done?
S102 SEL was recorded at 95,542 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 2,158 miles a year.
Has S102 SEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S102 SEL has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S102 SEL 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 S102 SEL find?
S102 SEL passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front seat mechanism is slightly worn, and 3 more.

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