BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc
S104 ADSMOT history
S104 ADS is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 18 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 86,842 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 86,842 mi
- At MOT on 21 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,979 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S104 ADS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 18 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S104 ADS was last recorded at 86,842 miles on 21 Dec 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 86,842 miles · 19 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,979 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 86,842 miles
- 2022 – 83,256 miles
- 2021 – 78,493 miles
- 2020 – 76,720 miles
- 2019 – 73,851 miles
- 2018 – 68,605 miles
- 2017 – 64,405 miles
- 2016 – 60,646 miles
- 2015 – 54,873 miles
- 2014 – 48,282 miles
- 2013 – 41,677 miles
- 2012 – 35,732 miles
- 2011 – 30,792 miles
- 2010 – 27,000 miles
- 2009 – 24,028 miles
- 2008 – 21,523 miles
- 2007 – 18,362 miles
- 2006 – 17,600 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,842 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryN/s/r subframe mount bracket deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Driver's seat insecure
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,842 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 86,842 miles
- Test number
- 805311082336
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryN/s/r subframe mount bracket deteriorated
Fail86,842 miles (+3,521)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,842 miles
- Test number
- 465461581934
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryN/s/r subframe mount bracket deteriorated
Pass83,321 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 83,321 miles
- Test number
- 220983497433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,320 miles (+64)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,320 miles
- Test number
- 997468944444
- DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Fail83,256 miles (+4,763)1 dangerous10 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,256 miles
- Test number
- 851996787264
- DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass78,493 miles (+1,773)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 78,493 miles
- Test number
- 535163531190
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass76,720 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 76,720 miles
- Test number
- 794853986153
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail76,720 miles (+2,869)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,720 miles
- Test number
- 825720400208
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass73,851 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 73,851 miles
- Test number
- 377778419593
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,851 miles (+5,246)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,851 miles
- Test number
- 958715749256
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass68,605 miles (+4,200)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 68,605 miles
- Test number
- 716897418409
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Pass64,405 miles (+3,759)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 64,405 miles
- Test number
- 389607828515
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass60,646 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 60,646 miles
- Test number
- 657515139284
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail60,646 miles (+5,773)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,646 miles
- Test number
- 951152463077
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass54,873 miles (+6,591)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 54,873 miles
- Test number
- 939563505227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,282 miles (+6,605)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 48,282 miles
- Test number
- 456809804208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,677 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 41,677 miles
- Test number
- 919053403211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,673 miles (+5,941)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,673 miles
- Test number
- 855150003276
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass35,732 miles (+4,940)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 35,732 miles
- Test number
- 916424392107
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,792 miles (+3,792)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 30,792 miles
- Test number
- 717874291183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,000 miles (+2,972)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 27,000 miles
- Test number
- 372867090125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,028 miles (+2,505)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 24,028 miles
- Test number
- 434674509293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,523 miles (+3,161)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 21,523 miles
- Test number
- 800735408241
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass18,362 miles (+762)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 18,362 miles
- Test number
- 360888807482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,600 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 17,600 miles
- Test number
- 894408906222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S104 ADS
- Does S104 ADS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S104 ADS expired on 5 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S104 ADS?
- The MOT on S104 ADS expired on 5 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S104 ADS done?
- S104 ADS was recorded at 86,842 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2023, an average of 3,979 miles a year.
- Has S104 ADS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S104 ADS has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on S104 ADS 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 S104 ADS find?
- S104 ADS passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2023 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 5 more.
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