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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S115 FKNMOT history

S115 FKN is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 103,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

S115 FKN blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
103,668 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S115 FKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S115 FKN was last recorded at 103,668 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,434 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
234 miles
Average per year
3,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,668 miles
  • 2025 – 103,434 miles
  • 2024 – 103,319 miles
  • 2023 – 103,157 miles
  • 2022 – 102,632 miles
  • 2021 – 101,606 miles
  • 2020 – 99,073 miles
  • 2019 – 94,854 miles
  • 2018 – 92,751 miles
  • 2017 – 91,054 miles
  • 2016 – 85,446 miles
  • 2015 – 75,791 miles
  • 2014 – 69,918 miles
  • 2013 – 65,117 miles
  • 2011 – 59,833 miles
  • 2010 – 52,112 miles
  • 2009 – 45,054 miles
  • 2008 – 38,955 miles
  • 2007 – 31,929 miles
  • 2006 – 25,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,668 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front slight movement on seat runner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,668 miles (+234)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    103,668 miles
    Test number
    994520609657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass103,434 miles (+115)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    103,434 miles
    Test number
    474969793336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass103,319 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    103,319 miles
    Test number
    454905315008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail103,308 miles (+151)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,308 miles
    Test number
    418159267760
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wiper not tested. Both

  5. Pass103,157 miles (+525)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    103,157 miles
    Test number
    675414891153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,632 miles (+1,026)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    102,632 miles
    Test number
    570432840269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,606 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    101,606 miles
    Test number
    234487396907
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight movement on seat runner
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust general

  8. Fail101,606 miles (+2,533)1 dangerous2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,606 miles
    Test number
    426652300787
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight movement on seat runner
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust general

  9. Pass99,073 miles (+4,219)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    99,073 miles
    Test number
    190631182621
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat has some wear in the rail which results in slight movement
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both from flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Both inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody has slight corrosion

  10. Pass94,854 miles (+185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    94,854 miles
    Test number
    666772855273
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail94,669 miles (+1,918)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,669 miles
    Test number
    987840572952
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass92,751 miles (+1,697)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,751 miles
    Test number
    242652316962
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are cracking up on the outer shoulders

  13. Pass91,054 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    91,054 miles
    Test number
    876994089732
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn unevenly (stepped) on inner edges and perished on tread

  14. Fail91,053 miles (+5,607)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,053 miles
    Test number
    583761043944
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn unevenly (stepped) on inner edges and perished on tread

  15. Pass85,446 miles (+9,655)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    85,446 miles
    Test number
    794465116580
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit 1.5mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner knuckles

  16. Pass75,791 miles (+5,873)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,791 miles
    Test number
    205181025028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass69,918 miles (+4,801)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    69,918 miles
    Test number
    959930734085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,117 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,117 miles
    Test number
    698869423036
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass65,117 miles (+5,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    65,117 miles
    Test number
    749689223082
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass59,833 miles (+7,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,833 miles
    Test number
    617776881216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass52,112 miles (+7,058)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    52,112 miles
    Test number
    461612400219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,054 miles (+6,099)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    45,054 miles
    Test number
    680982509287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,955 miles (+7,026)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    38,955 miles
    Test number
    814584508258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail31,929 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,929 miles
    Test number
    340205707477
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass31,929 miles (+6,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    31,929 miles
    Test number
    604835007223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass25,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    25,076 miles
    Test number
    991731006200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S115 FKN

Does S115 FKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S115 FKN is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S115 FKN?
The MOT on S115 FKN is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S115 FKN done?
S115 FKN was recorded at 103,668 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 3,898 miles a year.
Has S115 FKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S115 FKN has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S115 FKN 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 S115 FKN find?
S115 FKN passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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