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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S112 CUYMOT history

S112 CUY is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 72,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

S112 CUY silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
72,038 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S112 CUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S112 CUY was last recorded at 72,038 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,018 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
1,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,038 miles
  • 2022 – 71,063 miles
  • 2021 – 69,549 miles
  • 2020 – 68,807 miles
  • 2018 – 65,840 miles
  • 2016 – 56,626 miles
  • 2015 – 56,614 miles
  • 2014 – 56,512 miles
  • 2013 – 55,752 miles
  • 2012 – 54,072 miles
  • 2011 – 53,357 miles
  • 2010 – 52,810 miles
  • 2009 – 52,020 miles
  • 2008 – 49,764 miles
  • 2007 – 42,474 miles
  • 2006 – 42,378 miles
  • 2005 – 38,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,038 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,038 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    72,038 miles
    Test number
    202657111267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail72,018 miles (+955)3 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,018 miles
    Test number
    806578164193
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass71,063 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    71,063 miles
    Test number
    408752681113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail71,063 miles (+1,514)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,063 miles
    Test number
    970421081079
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass69,549 miles (+742)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    69,549 miles
    Test number
    629584799054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS+NS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion under-body

  6. Pass68,807 miles (+5)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    68,807 miles
    Test number
    230524630540
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail68,802 miles (+2,962)2 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,802 miles
    Test number
    641058938950
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass65,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    65,840 miles
    Test number
    903936597502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,840 miles (+42)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,840 miles
    Test number
    221674031015
    • DangerousNearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail65,798 miles (+9,172)9 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,798 miles
    Test number
    103565802903
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass56,626 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,626 miles
    Test number
    572634066593
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail56,626 miles (+12)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,626 miles
    Test number
    496315843270
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass56,614 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,614 miles
    Test number
    228331525429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,512 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,512 miles
    Test number
    299725194435
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  15. Fail56,512 miles (+760)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,512 miles
    Test number
    975035194153
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  16. Pass55,752 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,752 miles
    Test number
    596753933149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail55,752 miles (+1,680)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,752 miles
    Test number
    648843033102
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass54,072 miles (+715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,072 miles
    Test number
    307282672029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass53,357 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,357 miles
    Test number
    266169281085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,810 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,810 miles
    Test number
    122884380428
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres perished

  21. Fail52,810 miles (+790)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,810 miles
    Test number
    691074680072
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres perished

  22. Pass52,020 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,020 miles
    Test number
    742520599021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail52,017 miles (+2,253)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,017 miles
    Test number
    163267179075
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass49,764 miles (+7,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    49,764 miles
    Test number
    373958078013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass42,474 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,474 miles
    Test number
    210463827490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,378 miles (+4,234)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    42,378 miles
    Test number
    484117106462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    38,144 miles
    Test number
    963787305369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail38,144 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,144 miles
    Test number
    460697105499
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S112 CUY

Does S112 CUY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S112 CUY expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S112 CUY?
The MOT on S112 CUY expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S112 CUY done?
S112 CUY was recorded at 72,038 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 1,713 miles a year.
Has S112 CUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S112 CUY has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S112 CUY 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 S112 CUY find?
S112 CUY passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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