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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S102 YDAMOT history

S102 YDA is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 15 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 51,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

S102 YDA red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
51,561 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S102 YDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
15 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S102 YDA was last recorded at 51,561 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 3,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,440 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,121 miles
Average per year
1,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,561 miles
  • 2025 – 48,440 miles
  • 2024 – 47,014 miles
  • 2023 – 45,388 miles
  • 2022 – 44,393 miles
  • 2021 – 42,511 miles
  • 2018 – 40,778 miles
  • 2015 – 39,317 miles
  • 2013 – 37,292 miles
  • 2012 – 34,751 miles
  • 2011 – 32,307 miles
  • 2010 – 29,879 miles
  • 2009 – 26,510 miles
  • 2008 – 23,295 miles
  • 2007 – 21,239 miles
  • 2006 – 16,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,561 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass51,561 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    51,561 miles
    Test number
    692597663777
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail51,556 miles (+3,116)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,556 miles
    Test number
    515131125565
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass48,440 miles (+1,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    48,440 miles
    Test number
    620022707145
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass47,014 miles (+1,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    47,014 miles
    Test number
    629356345124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass45,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    45,388 miles
    Test number
    308538305810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail45,388 miles (+995)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,388 miles
    Test number
    607243080598
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass44,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    44,393 miles
    Test number
    529140555066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail44,393 miles (+1,882)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,393 miles
    Test number
    608929340788
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass42,511 miles (+1,733)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    42,511 miles
    Test number
    704997878766
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  10. Pass40,778 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    40,778 miles
    Test number
    280857426327
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail40,778 miles (+1,461)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,778 miles
    Test number
    561979078880
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass39,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    39,317 miles
    Test number
    959651699146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail39,317 miles (+2,025)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,317 miles
    Test number
    607807153917
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play RUBBER AROUND BALL JOINT (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play RUBBER AROUND BALLJOINT (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass37,292 miles (+2,541)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    37,292 miles
    Test number
    175994303331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,751 miles (+2,444)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    34,751 miles
    Test number
    109692312304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,307 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    32,307 miles
    Test number
    919118301306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,306 miles (+401)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    32,306 miles
    Test number
    925424701358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,905 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    31,905 miles
    Test number
    415183101260
    • NoteSlight play both front lower ball joints
  19. Fail31,905 miles (+2,026)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,905 miles
    Test number
    667223901266
    • FailureNearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteO/s washer needs alignment
    • NoteSlight play both front lower ball joints
  20. Pass29,879 miles (+3,369)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    29,879 miles
    Test number
    301310690131
    • NoteN/s front brake binding slightly
    • NoteO/s rear main suspension bush slightly perished
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly rusty
  21. Pass26,510 miles (+3,215)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    26,510 miles
    Test number
    873832309214
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly rusty
    • NoteSlight play both front lower ball joints
  22. Pass23,295 miles (+2,056)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    23,295 miles
    Test number
    343592918266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,239 miles (+4,999)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    21,239 miles
    Test number
    861748107257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    16,240 miles
    Test number
    894936506213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S102 YDA

Does S102 YDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S102 YDA is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S102 YDA?
The MOT on S102 YDA is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S102 YDA done?
S102 YDA was recorded at 51,561 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 1,744 miles a year.
Has S102 YDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S102 YDA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S102 YDA 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 YDA find?
S102 YDA passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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