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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S116 YDPMOT history

S116 YDP is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 81,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

S116 YDP green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
81,055 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S116 YDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S116 YDP was last recorded at 81,055 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 2,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,399 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,656 miles
Average per year
2,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,055 miles
  • 2025 – 78,399 miles
  • 2024 – 76,536 miles
  • 2023 – 75,336 miles
  • 2022 – 75,155 miles
  • 2021 – 73,726 miles
  • 2020 – 73,351 miles
  • 2019 – 72,485 miles
  • 2018 – 71,983 miles
  • 2017 – 71,227 miles
  • 2014 – 70,222 miles
  • 2013 – 67,024 miles
  • 2012 – 65,791 miles
  • 2011 – 59,179 miles
  • 2010 – 55,597 miles
  • 2009 – 51,351 miles
  • 2008 – 47,149 miles
  • 2007 – 43,725 miles
  • 2006 – 38,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,055 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,055 miles (+2,656)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    81,055 miles
    Test number
    647708895916
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass78,399 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    78,399 miles
    Test number
    883665437938
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on rear brake discs

  3. Fail78,398 miles (+1,862)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,398 miles
    Test number
    305718246536
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on rear brake discs

  4. Pass76,536 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    76,536 miles
    Test number
    904144660075
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp unit secured by cable tie

  5. Fail76,536 miles (+1,200)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,536 miles
    Test number
    850236990114
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,336 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,336 miles
    Test number
    883300179937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,155 miles (+1,429)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,155 miles
    Test number
    705089479229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,726 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,726 miles
    Test number
    131223921745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,351 miles (+866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,351 miles
    Test number
    239572293215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass72,485 miles (+502)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,485 miles
    Test number
    790009978027
    • AdvisoryFront slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass71,983 miles (+756)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,983 miles
    Test number
    610635868531
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear/slight (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass71,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,227 miles
    Test number
    439606891044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,227 miles (+1,005)1 failure3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,227 miles
    Test number
    665390049260
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass70,222 miles (+3,198)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    70,222 miles
    Test number
    137624514269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,024 miles (+1,233)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    67,024 miles
    Test number
    506267273105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,791 miles (+6,612)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    65,791 miles
    Test number
    536006802318
    • NoteDampness around gearbox
    • NoteRear metal brake pie starting to corrode
    • NoteRear pads wearing low

  17. Pass59,179 miles (+3,582)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    59,179 miles
    Test number
    529712531177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,597 miles (+4,246)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    55,597 miles
    Test number
    953409030133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,351 miles (+4,202)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    51,351 miles
    Test number
    341885439144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,149 miles (+3,424)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,149 miles
    Test number
    322371238126
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW

  21. Pass43,725 miles (+4,782)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    43,725 miles
    Test number
    571792047114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    38,943 miles
    Test number
    624518826174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S116 YDP

Does S116 YDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S116 YDP is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S116 YDP?
The MOT on S116 YDP is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S116 YDP done?
S116 YDP was recorded at 81,055 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 2,061 miles a year.
Has S116 YDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S116 YDP has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S116 YDP 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 S116 YDP find?
S116 YDP passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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