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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S112 DMRMOT history

S112 DMR is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 14 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 101,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

S112 DMR silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
101,142 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S112 DMR
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
14 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S112 DMR was last recorded at 101,142 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,139 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,142 miles
  • 2024 – 100,857 miles
  • 2023 – 100,340 miles
  • 2022 – 99,709 miles
  • 2021 – 98,586 miles
  • 2020 – 97,142 miles
  • 2019 – 95,704 miles
  • 2018 – 93,537 miles
  • 2017 – 90,415 miles
  • 2016 – 88,007 miles
  • 2015 – 84,198 miles
  • 2014 – 81,380 miles
  • 2013 – 78,743 miles
  • 2012 – 76,383 miles
  • 2011 – 72,477 miles
  • 2010 – 67,398 miles
  • 2009 – 66,177 miles
  • 2008 – 64,651 miles
  • 2007 – 63,442 miles
  • 2006 – 60,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,142 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,142 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    101,142 miles
    Test number
    525677696034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail101,139 miles (+282)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,139 miles
    Test number
    295107101031
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass100,857 miles (+517)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    100,857 miles
    Test number
    423450960458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,340 miles (+631)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    100,340 miles
    Test number
    404093968775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,709 miles
    Test number
    682220268109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail99,709 miles (+1,123)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,709 miles
    Test number
    483282950201
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

  7. Pass98,586 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,586 miles
    Test number
    748424260223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail98,584 miles (+1,442)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,584 miles
    Test number
    118770016399
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass97,142 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    97,142 miles
    Test number
    742965482201
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail97,142 miles (+1,438)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,142 miles
    Test number
    771026297160
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass95,704 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,704 miles
    Test number
    546437043475
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail95,704 miles (+2,167)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,704 miles
    Test number
    871667041015
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass93,537 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    93,537 miles
    Test number
    965946491421
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes greased

  14. Fail93,537 miles (+3,122)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,537 miles
    Test number
    135788721413
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes greased

  15. Pass90,415 miles (+2,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,415 miles
    Test number
    868783703266
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass88,007 miles (+3,809)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    88,007 miles
    Test number
    789126050741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,198 miles (+2,818)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    84,198 miles
    Test number
    950371100565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,380 miles (+2,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    81,380 miles
    Test number
    526189054297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass78,743 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,743 miles
    Test number
    615385753285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail78,742 miles (+2,359)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,742 miles
    Test number
    419184253256
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass76,383 miles (+3,906)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,383 miles
    Test number
    766562062273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear diff top mount bush splitting: Both rear tyres worn on inner edges: N/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge: Oil leak from gearbox(slight):

  22. Pass72,477 miles (+5,079)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    72,477 miles
    Test number
    246733561243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass67,398 miles (+433)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    67,398 miles
    Test number
    423803260202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,965 miles (+788)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,965 miles
    Test number
    703260030100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,177 miles (+1,526)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    66,177 miles
    Test number
    291385539458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass64,651 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    64,651 miles
    Test number
    854736838167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail64,642 miles (+1,200)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,642 miles
    Test number
    602335538108
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass63,442 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    63,442 miles
    Test number
    463130407149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail63,431 miles (+2,564)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,431 miles
    Test number
    134614697487
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteHeat shield around fuel component under vehicle is dented/split

  30. Pass60,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    60,867 miles
    Test number
    683978956018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S112 DMR

Does S112 DMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S112 DMR is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S112 DMR?
The MOT on S112 DMR is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S112 DMR done?
S112 DMR was recorded at 101,142 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 2,034 miles a year.
Has S112 DMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S112 DMR has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S112 DMR 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 DMR find?
S112 DMR passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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