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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S108 DTXMOT history

S108 DTX is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2022 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 148,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2022.

S108 DTX red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2022
Mileage
148,594 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S108 DTX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S108 DTX was last recorded at 148,594 miles on 2 Mar 2022, 16,924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,670 miles · 5 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
16,924 miles
Average per year
5,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 148,594 miles
  • 2021 – 131,670 miles
  • 2020 – 129,223 miles
  • 2019 – 128,075 miles
  • 2018 – 127,877 miles
  • 2016 – 113,253 miles
  • 2015 – 111,951 miles
  • 2013 – 106,415 miles
  • 2012 – 103,300 miles
  • 2011 – 99,331 miles
  • 2010 – 94,710 miles
  • 2009 – 86,605 miles
  • 2008 – 76,618 miles
  • 2007 – 67,852 miles
  • 2006 – 60,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail148,594 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear panel corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail148,594 miles (+16,924)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,594 miles
    Test number
    870299869347
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass131,670 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    131,670 miles
    Test number
    298925681745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear panel corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail131,670 miles (+2,447)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,670 miles
    Test number
    285369222777
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear panel corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,223 miles (+1,148)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    129,223 miles
    Test number
    331733339364
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass128,075 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    128,075 miles
    Test number
    467886676183
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail128,075 miles (+198)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,075 miles
    Test number
    786495659766
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail127,877 miles (+10,829)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,877 miles
    Test number
    681250415792
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  8. Pass117,048 miles (+3,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    117,048 miles
    Test number
    317552807372
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass113,253 miles (+1,302)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    113,253 miles
    Test number
    700932233498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Movement in mirror pivot (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracked between treads
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipes new tank

  10. Pass111,951 miles (+15)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    111,951 miles
    Test number
    357037574663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  11. Fail111,936 miles (+3,228)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,936 miles
    Test number
    490069362081
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  12. Pass108,708 miles (+3)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    108,708 miles
    Test number
    737707025060
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSteering column lower flexible coupling replaced by non-flexible coupling

  13. Fail108,705 miles (+2,290)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,705 miles
    Test number
    567083715017
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass106,415 miles (+3,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    106,415 miles
    Test number
    526662853333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass103,300 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    103,300 miles
    Test number
    428844452339
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front brake pads wearing low
    • NoteRear silencer deterioated
    • NoteSlight bonding separation both front wishbone rear bushes
    • NoteSlight marks front number plate

  16. Fail103,300 miles (+3,969)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,300 miles
    Test number
    178353752331
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front brake pads wearing low
    • NoteRear silencer deterioated
    • NoteSlight bonding separation both front wishbone rear bushes
    • NoteSlight marks front number plate

  17. Pass99,331 miles (+4,621)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    99,331 miles
    Test number
    737454861337
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass94,710 miles (+8,105)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    94,710 miles
    Test number
    494697570289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,605 miles (+9,987)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    86,605 miles
    Test number
    294195379458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,618 miles (+8,766)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    76,618 miles
    Test number
    842111098158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,852 miles (+7,756)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    67,852 miles
    Test number
    241731497134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass60,096 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    60,096 miles
    Test number
    192093296113
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about S108 DTX

Does S108 DTX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S108 DTX expired on 6 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S108 DTX?
The MOT on S108 DTX expired on 6 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S108 DTX done?
S108 DTX was recorded at 148,594 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2022, an average of 5,659 miles a year.
Has S108 DTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S108 DTX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S108 DTX 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 S108 DTX find?
S108 DTX failed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2022 with 6 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits; nearside rear vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch, and 5 more.

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