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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S106 FECMOT history

S106 FEC is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 3 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 101,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2024.

S106 FEC black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2025
Mileage
101,668 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S106 FEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S106 FEC was last recorded at 101,668 miles on 19 Mar 2024, 390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,278 miles · 28 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
390 miles
Average per year
2,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 101,668 miles
  • 2022 – 101,278 miles
  • 2019 – 100,547 miles
  • 2017 – 99,830 miles
  • 2015 – 99,152 miles
  • 2014 – 97,466 miles
  • 2012 – 92,650 miles
  • 2011 – 92,432 miles
  • 2010 – 92,297 miles
  • 2009 – 92,074 miles
  • 2008 – 84,008 miles
  • 2007 – 67,415 miles
  • 2006 – 55,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,668 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,668 miles (+390)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,668 miles
    Test number
    933432296584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass101,278 miles (+731)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,278 miles
    Test number
    322532466179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass100,547 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    100,547 miles
    Test number
    912064511197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail100,546 miles (+716)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,546 miles
    Test number
    159242359118
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main pipe to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass99,830 miles (+678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,830 miles
    Test number
    275726649370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  6. Pass99,152 miles (+1,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    99,152 miles
    Test number
    426946905135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass97,466 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    97,466 miles
    Test number
    309978404198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail97,465 miles (+4,815)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,465 miles
    Test number
    886878304145
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass92,650 miles (+218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    92,650 miles
    Test number
    777671952292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass92,432 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    92,432 miles
    Test number
    247132581438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,297 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    92,297 miles
    Test number
    523729280103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,074 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,074 miles
    Test number
    272531889496
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  13. Pass92,074 miles (+8,066)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    92,074 miles
    Test number
    783321689164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,008 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    84,008 miles
    Test number
    463003648130
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  15. Fail84,007 miles (+16,592)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,007 miles
    Test number
    621118438112
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  16. Pass67,415 miles (+11,502)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    67,415 miles
    Test number
    863503147153
    • NoteAir bag warning light stays on

  17. Pass55,913 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    55,913 miles
    Test number
    280963656403
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S106 FEC

Does S106 FEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S106 FEC expired on 18 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S106 FEC?
The MOT on S106 FEC expired on 18 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S106 FEC done?
S106 FEC was recorded at 101,668 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2024, an average of 2,571 miles a year.
Has S106 FEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S106 FEC has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on S106 FEC 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 FEC find?
S106 FEC passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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