
BMW Z3
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc
S106 AMDMOT history
S106 AMD is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 21 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 166,489 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 166,489 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 17 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 4,972 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S106 AMD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 21 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jul 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
S106 AMD was last recorded at 166,489 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 166,444 miles · 7 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 45 miles
- Average per year
- 4,972 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 166,489 miles
- 2023 – 166,444 miles
- 2022 – 163,939 miles
- 2021 – 157,048 miles
- 2020 – 153,625 miles
- 2019 – 147,487 miles
- 2018 – 139,164 miles
- 2017 – 130,110 miles
- 2016 – 120,646 miles
- 2015 – 111,876 miles
- 2014 – 105,641 miles
- 2011 – 103,462 miles
- 2010 – 100,091 miles
- 2009 – 91,802 miles
- 2008 – 83,219 miles
- 2007 – 75,050 miles
- 2006 – 68,623 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn balljoint insecure in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted outer clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn outer bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- MajorRear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn outer bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose both mounting straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
30 tests since 14 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail166,489 miles (+45)10 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,489 miles
- Test number
- 104919670621
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn balljoint insecure in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted outer clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn outer bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn outer bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose both mounting straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass166,444 miles (+28)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 166,444 miles
- Test number
- 534637609496
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail166,416 miles (+2,477)7 major1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,416 miles
- Test number
- 751136021545
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low Not reacting to any adjustment (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass163,939 miles (+299)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2023
- Odometer
- 163,939 miles
- Test number
- 132824788070
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail163,640 miles (+6,592)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,640 miles
- Test number
- 316439194613
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass157,048 miles (+8)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2022
- Odometer
- 157,048 miles
- Test number
- 479495607179
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail157,040 miles (+144)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,040 miles
- Test number
- 221077609130
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail156,896 miles (+3,271)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,896 miles
- Test number
- 453126621794
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass153,625 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 153,625 miles
- Test number
- 898878389842
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake roller brake test reading low
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail153,622 miles (+6,135)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,622 miles
- Test number
- 654514060568
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass147,487 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 147,487 miles
- Test number
- 450892393304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,481 miles (+8,317)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,481 miles
- Test number
- 156216181793
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass139,164 miles (+9,054)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 139,164 miles
- Test number
- 451406414573
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass130,110 miles (+9,464)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 130,110 miles
- Test number
- 571482963915
- AdvisoryO/s front anti-roll bar link bush deteriorated
- AdvisoryO/s n/s front brake hoses deteriorated
- AdvisoryO/s n/s front lower arm bushes split/deteriorated
Pass120,646 miles (+72)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 120,646 miles
- Test number
- 883205325309
- AdvisoryO/s n/s front brake hoses perished/cracked
- AdvisoryO/s n/s front lower arm bushes split
Fail120,574 miles (+8,698)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,574 miles
- Test number
- 348339972233
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryO/s n/s front brake hoses perished/cracked
- AdvisoryO/s n/s front lower arm bushes split
Pass111,876 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 111,876 miles
- Test number
- 428584705119
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail111,876 miles (+6,235)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,876 miles
- Test number
- 906179395009
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass105,641 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 105,641 miles
- Test number
- 258521604461
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- NoteCatalytic convertor rattling
- NoteO/s rear tyre perished in tread pattern
Fail105,641 miles (+2,179)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,641 miles
- Test number
- 778138194055
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- NoteCatalytic convertor rattling
- NoteO/s rear tyre perished in tread pattern
Pass103,462 miles (+120)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 103,462 miles
- Test number
- 778355801394
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteAll four brake discs worn
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn low on inner edges
Pass103,342 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2012
- Odometer
- 103,342 miles
- Test number
- 616895921164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,342 miles (+3,251)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,342 miles
- Test number
- 717074921169
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass100,091 miles6 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 100,091 miles
- Test number
- 260405090497
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAir bag light on
- NoteFuel cap seal perished
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Fail100,091 miles (+8,289)8 failures6 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,091 miles
- Test number
- 704363390171
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAir bag light on
- NoteFuel cap seal perished
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Pass91,802 miles (+14)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 91,802 miles
- Test number
- 434678999153
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail91,788 miles (+8,569)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,788 miles
- Test number
- 484807699117
- DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass83,219 miles (+8,169)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 83,219 miles
- Test number
- 244495288462
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass75,050 miles (+6,427)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 75,050 miles
- Test number
- 254493987432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,623 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 68,623 miles
- Test number
- 943868016313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S106 AMD
- Does S106 AMD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S106 AMD expired on 6 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S106 AMD?
- The MOT on S106 AMD expired on 6 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S106 AMD done?
- S106 AMD was recorded at 166,489 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 4,972 miles a year.
- Has S106 AMD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S106 AMD has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on S106 AMD 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 S106 AMD find?
- S106 AMD failed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 10 major defects and 2 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi, and 9 more.
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