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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

S104 HGXMOT history

S104 HGX is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

S104 HGX green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
86,391 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S104 HGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S104 HGX was last recorded at 86,391 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jun 2026: 86,376 miles, lower than 86,386 miles on 27 Apr 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,376 miles · 26 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
2,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,391 miles
  • 2021 – 86,386 miles
  • 2019 – 86,356 miles
  • 2018 – 82,109 miles
  • 2017 – 79,251 miles
  • 2016 – 74,255 miles
  • 2015 – 67,305 miles
  • 2014 – 65,650 miles
  • 2010 – 64,057 miles
  • 2009 – 57,238 miles
  • 2008 – 48,397 miles
  • 2007 – 43,198 miles
  • 2006 – 34,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,391 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,391 miles (+15)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    86,391 miles
    Test number
    375511926076
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail86,376 miles (-10)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,376 miles
    Test number
    103838944417
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail86,386 miles (+30)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,386 miles
    Test number
    116262766285
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass86,356 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,356 miles
    Test number
    597694885975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail86,355 miles (+4,246)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,355 miles
    Test number
    181173975187
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass82,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,109 miles
    Test number
    695857103255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,102 miles (+2,851)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,102 miles
    Test number
    284841934328
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass79,251 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    79,251 miles
    Test number
    983683896688
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail79,251 miles (+4,996)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,251 miles
    Test number
    586999485018
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass74,255 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,255 miles
    Test number
    449528332224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Fail74,255 miles (+6,950)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,255 miles
    Test number
    872480945021
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Pass67,305 miles (+1,655)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    67,305 miles
    Test number
    105456455452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,650 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,650 miles
    Test number
    208961794127
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass65,650 miles (+1,593)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    65,650 miles
    Test number
    938941194169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,057 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,057 miles
    Test number
    250786440231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,042 miles (+6,804)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,042 miles
    Test number
    934943340227
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass57,238 miles (+4,183)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    57,238 miles
    Test number
    430394629255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,055 miles (+4,658)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    53,055 miles
    Test number
    504087909044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,397 miles (+5,199)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    48,397 miles
    Test number
    364245408000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,198 miles (+8,750)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    43,198 miles
    Test number
    980080817036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    34,448 miles
    Test number
    563154526067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,448 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,448 miles
    Test number
    711963726082
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Questions about S104 HGX

Does S104 HGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S104 HGX is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S104 HGX?
The MOT on S104 HGX is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S104 HGX done?
S104 HGX was recorded at 86,391 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 2,532 miles a year.
Has S104 HGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S104 HGX has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S104 HGX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jun 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S104 HGX find?
S104 HGX passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective.

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