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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S10 BBMMOT history

S10 BBM is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 4 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 96,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

S10 BBM red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
96,562 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S10 BBM
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
4 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S10 BBM was last recorded at 96,562 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 398 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,164 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
398 miles
Average per year
2,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,562 miles
  • 2025 – 96,164 miles
  • 2024 – 95,789 miles
  • 2023 – 95,452 miles
  • 2022 – 94,936 miles
  • 2021 – 94,077 miles
  • 2020 – 92,812 miles
  • 2019 – 92,543 miles
  • 2018 – 92,515 miles
  • 2017 – 90,966 miles
  • 2016 – 89,886 miles
  • 2015 – 88,745 miles
  • 2014 – 87,547 miles
  • 2013 – 84,030 miles
  • 2012 – 81,555 miles
  • 2011 – 74,982 miles
  • 2010 – 69,935 miles
  • 2009 – 66,477 miles
  • 2008 – 62,379 miles
  • 2007 – 60,111 miles
  • 2006 – 57,098 miles
  • 2005 – 47,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,562 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 11 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,562 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    96,562 miles
    Test number
    736806810876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,164 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    96,164 miles
    Test number
    979762881939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,789 miles (+337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    95,789 miles
    Test number
    560513891659
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass95,452 miles (+516)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    95,452 miles
    Test number
    312889919499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,936 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    94,936 miles
    Test number
    199925787438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    94,077 miles
    Test number
    529558119700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail94,038 miles (+1,226)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,038 miles
    Test number
    886240677718
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass92,812 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    92,812 miles
    Test number
    761079727512
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  9. Fail92,810 miles (+267)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,810 miles
    Test number
    916410683624
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  10. Pass92,543 miles (+28)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    92,543 miles
    Test number
    316448664323
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to center (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  11. Pass92,515 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    92,515 miles
    Test number
    301743934174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail92,512 miles (+1,546)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,512 miles
    Test number
    514794824743
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass90,966 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    90,966 miles
    Test number
    305220051695
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail90,966 miles (+1,080)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,966 miles
    Test number
    781123798312
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass89,886 miles (+1,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    89,886 miles
    Test number
    204015058427
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass88,745 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    88,745 miles
    Test number
    676825903336
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail88,744 miles (+1,197)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,744 miles
    Test number
    447293225255
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass87,547 miles (+3,517)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    87,547 miles
    Test number
    597967794214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass84,030 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    84,030 miles
    Test number
    788727893287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail84,030 miles (+2,475)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,030 miles
    Test number
    225726993274
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass81,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    81,555 miles
    Test number
    537560202369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail81,555 miles (+6,573)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,555 miles
    Test number
    518229492206
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass74,982 miles (+5,047)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    74,982 miles
    Test number
    489579091266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSome free play in steering.

  24. Pass69,935 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    69,935 miles
    Test number
    181534290289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Fail69,903 miles (+3,426)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,903 miles
    Test number
    344773290218
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  26. Pass66,477 miles (+4,098)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    66,477 miles
    Test number
    811384709353
    • NoteAll shock absobers startting to weep
    • NoteChip in windscreen
    • NoteSlight play to o/s/f lower ball joint

  27. Pass62,379 miles (+2,268)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    62,379 miles
    Test number
    663136308305
    • NoteChip in windscreen
    • NoteFront number plate slightly damaged
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on inner edge
    • NoteRear pads wearing low
    • NoteRear shock absorbers starting to weep

  28. Pass60,111 miles (+3,013)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    60,111 miles
    Test number
    790669287217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass57,098 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    57,098 miles
    Test number
    212759226286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail57,050 miles (+9,671)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,050 miles
    Test number
    354707826460
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass47,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    47,379 miles
    Test number
    274353125268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S10 BBM

Does S10 BBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S10 BBM is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S10 BBM?
The MOT on S10 BBM is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S10 BBM done?
S10 BBM was recorded at 96,562 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 2,346 miles a year.
Has S10 BBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S10 BBM has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on S10 BBM 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 S10 BBM find?
S10 BBM passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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