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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S113 YGUMOT history

S113 YGU is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 26 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 137,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

S113 YGU black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
137,966 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S113 YGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
26 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S113 YGU was last recorded at 137,966 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 11,503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,463 miles · 4 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
11,503 miles
Average per year
3,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,966 miles
  • 2023 – 126,463 miles
  • 2022 – 123,376 miles
  • 2021 – 121,275 miles
  • 2019 – 118,763 miles
  • 2017 – 118,686 miles
  • 2014 – 118,674 miles
  • 2012 – 105,884 miles
  • 2011 – 99,152 miles
  • 2010 – 93,572 miles
  • 2009 – 88,374 miles
  • 2008 – 82,662 miles
  • 2007 – 73,823 miles
  • 2006 – 65,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,966 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (along seam) (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,966 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    137,966 miles
    Test number
    392442410081
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (along seam) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail137,960 miles (+11,497)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,960 miles
    Test number
    310714543473
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (along seam) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,463 miles (+3,087)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    126,463 miles
    Test number
    464949413523
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides drop link bottom bush - worn/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass123,376 miles (+2,101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    123,376 miles
    Test number
    745677627021
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement under bonnet bush/mount - wear/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass121,275 miles (+100)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    121,275 miles
    Test number
    947228680741
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  6. Fail121,175 miles (+2,412)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,175 miles
    Test number
    320845276995
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  7. Pass118,763 miles (+15)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,763 miles
    Test number
    604610120451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded front cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust casing corroded

  8. Fail118,748 miles (+62)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,748 miles
    Test number
    154295944607
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded front cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust casing corroded

  9. Pass118,686 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    118,686 miles
    Test number
    981776551180
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  10. Pass118,674 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    118,674 miles
    Test number
    806868794088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail118,674 miles (+12,790)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,674 miles
    Test number
    605077494091
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass105,884 miles (+6,732)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    105,884 miles
    Test number
    698445382290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass99,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    99,152 miles
    Test number
    357213971448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail99,152 miles (+5,580)5 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,152 miles
    Test number
    659401071201
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  15. Pass93,572 miles (+247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    93,572 miles
    Test number
    473062880170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail93,325 miles (+4,951)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,325 miles
    Test number
    294272670128
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass88,374 miles (+37)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    88,374 miles
    Test number
    354394979115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail88,337 miles (+5,675)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,337 miles
    Test number
    603690159102
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  19. Pass82,662 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    82,662 miles
    Test number
    803419398050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail82,658 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,658 miles
    Test number
    910160988077
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteAdvise on slight corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe
    • NoteAdvise on slight play in both lower suspension arm ball joints

  21. Pass82,658 miles (+8,835)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    82,658 miles
    Test number
    353890388063
    • NoteAdvise on slight corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe
    • NoteAdvise on slight play in both lower suspension arm ball joints

  22. Pass73,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    73,823 miles
    Test number
    340886187094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail73,822 miles (+8,177)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,822 miles
    Test number
    184456287494
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass65,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    65,645 miles
    Test number
    841069266062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S113 YGU

Does S113 YGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S113 YGU is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S113 YGU?
The MOT on S113 YGU is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S113 YGU done?
S113 YGU was recorded at 137,966 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 3,657 miles a year.
Has S113 YGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S113 YGU has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S113 YGU 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 S113 YGU find?
S113 YGU passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (along seam); nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, and 2 more.

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