
BMW Z3
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc
S106 JYWMOT history
S106 JYW is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 11 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 158,009 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 158,009 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 21 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 5,636 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S106 JYW
- 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
- 11 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S106 JYW was last recorded at 158,009 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 5,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Aug 2012: 46,150 miles, lower than 71,849 miles on 27 Aug 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 152,437 miles · 20 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,572 miles
- Average per year
- 5,636 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 158,009 miles
- 2025 – 152,437 miles
- 2024 – 147,251 miles
- 2023 – 141,128 miles
- 2022 – 131,922 miles
- 2021 – 125,009 miles
- 2020 – 117,800 miles
- 2019 – 112,462 miles
- 2017 – 100,041 miles
- 2016 – 94,935 miles
- 2015 – 90,251 miles
- 2014 – 85,229 miles
- 2013 – 80,643 miles
- 2012 – 46,150 miles
- 2011 – 71,849 miles
- 2010 – 67,845 miles
- 2009 – 63,498 miles
- 2008 – 58,756 miles
- 2007 – 53,035 miles
- 2006 – 45,160 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Steering column flexible coupling has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is worn not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn but also cracking and badly cracking on side wall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
33 tests since 19 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,009 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 158,009 miles
- Test number
- 759934121557
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail157,991 miles (+5,554)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,991 miles
- Test number
- 394098933297
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass152,437 miles (+5,186)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 152,437 miles
- Test number
- 572064798176
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated To axle hose perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass147,251 miles (+568)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 147,251 miles
- Test number
- 387447339109
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail146,683 miles (+5,555)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,683 miles
- Test number
- 419243641859
- DangerousDriver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass141,128 miles (+100)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 141,128 miles
- Test number
- 351698731874
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is worn not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn but also cracking and badly cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipe's corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail141,028 miles (+9,106)5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,028 miles
- Test number
- 321457386197
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is worn not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn but also cracking and badly cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipe's corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass131,922 miles (+125)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 131,922 miles
- Test number
- 215532568692
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear mount before rear box. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing this tyre is also low on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers seat moves on runners.
Fail131,797 miles (+6,788)1 dangerous3 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,797 miles
- Test number
- 560647717612
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator does not face the front (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear mount before rear box. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing this tyre is also low on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers seat moves on runners.
Pass125,009 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 125,009 miles
- Test number
- 692226194821
- AdvisoryDrivers seat slightly loose on runners
Fail125,009 miles (+7,209)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,009 miles
- Test number
- 574980903683
- MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible HiDs fitted (4.1.4 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryDrivers Seat moves around
Pass117,800 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 117,800 miles
- Test number
- 277112687221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,800 miles (+5,338)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,800 miles
- Test number
- 582048826032
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass112,462 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 112,462 miles
- Test number
- 419962115772
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail112,462 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,462 miles
- Test number
- 268099604792
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 588491474819
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint of hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint of hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive possible oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight wear in steering column u/joint
Pass100,041 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 100,041 miles
- Test number
- 922823997997
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking on sidewalls and tread
Fail100,041 miles (+5,106)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,041 miles
- Test number
- 319788904869
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking on sidewalls and tread
Pass94,935 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 94,935 miles
- Test number
- 393679069402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,935 miles (+4,684)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,935 miles
- Test number
- 793740979146
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass90,251 miles (+5,022)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 90,251 miles
- Test number
- 444856945937
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,229 miles (+4,586)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 85,229 miles
- Test number
- 915142344232
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
Pass80,643 miles (+34,493)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 80,643 miles
- Test number
- 525256033278
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
Fail46,150 miles2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,150 miles
- Test number
- 597644522275
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
Pass46,150 miles (-25,699)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 46,150 miles
- Test number
- 748464822278
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
Pass71,849 miles (+25)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 71,849 miles
- Test number
- 535839631225
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail71,824 miles (+3,979)1 dangerous6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,824 miles
- Test number
- 326875131248
- Dangerous50% of center stop light not worklng
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass67,845 miles (+4,347)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 67,845 miles
- Test number
- 943742330289
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,498 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 63,498 miles
- Test number
- 322044939459
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail63,498 miles (+4,742)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,498 miles
- Test number
- 872734739231
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,756 miles (+5,721)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 58,756 miles
- Test number
- 602127028202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,035 miles (+7,875)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 53,035 miles
- Test number
- 183670037252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,160 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 45,160 miles
- Test number
- 883651236262
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Questions about S106 JYW
- Does S106 JYW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S106 JYW is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S106 JYW?
- The MOT on S106 JYW is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S106 JYW done?
- S106 JYW was recorded at 158,009 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 5,636 miles a year.
- Has S106 JYW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S106 JYW has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on S106 JYW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S106 JYW find?
- S106 JYW passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 9 advisories: front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.
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