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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

S118 NBLMOT history

S118 NBL is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 9 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 88,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

S118 NBL black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
88,047 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S118 NBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S118 NBL was last recorded at 88,047 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,131 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
916 miles
Average per year
1,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,047 miles
  • 2025 – 87,131 miles
  • 2018 – 81,813 miles
  • 2017 – 77,275 miles
  • 2016 – 72,875 miles
  • 2015 – 67,972 miles
  • 2014 – 65,466 miles
  • 2013 – 61,180 miles
  • 2011 – 60,435 miles
  • 2010 – 59,194 miles
  • 2009 – 58,090 miles
  • 2008 – 55,935 miles
  • 2007 – 51,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,047 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,047 miles (+916)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    88,047 miles
    Test number
    453789812825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,131 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    87,131 miles
    Test number
    662019337610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail87,108 miles (+5,295)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,108 miles
    Test number
    320096127282
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass81,813 miles (+4,538)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    81,813 miles
    Test number
    288231528870
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s & o/s
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass77,275 miles (+4,400)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    77,275 miles
    Test number
    653506620456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass72,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    72,875 miles
    Test number
    512411429591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail72,875 miles (+4,903)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,875 miles
    Test number
    197944658122
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  8. Pass67,972 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    67,972 miles
    Test number
    158220950950
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively CLOSE TO FAILURE (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryAdvise condition of front brake pads
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade in poor condition

  9. Fail67,972 miles1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,972 miles
    Test number
    646051137566
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CLOSE TO FAILURE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively CLOSE TO FAILURE (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CLOSE TO FAILURE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryAdvise condition of front brake pads
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade in poor condition

  10. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    318395114368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,466 miles (+4,286)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,466 miles
    Test number
    379884514395
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Pass61,180 miles (+745)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    61,180 miles
    Test number
    915273753019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,435 miles (+1,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    60,435 miles
    Test number
    345435851109
    • 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)

  14. Pass59,194 miles (+1,104)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    59,194 miles
    Test number
    151467710189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,090 miles (+2,155)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    58,090 miles
    Test number
    263741639418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,935 miles (+3,986)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    55,935 miles
    Test number
    514910328155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,949 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    51,949 miles
    Test number
    553552027105
    • NoteAirbag Lamp Illuminated
    • NoteSeat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Questions about S118 NBL

Does S118 NBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S118 NBL is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S118 NBL?
The MOT on S118 NBL is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S118 NBL done?
S118 NBL was recorded at 88,047 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 1,902 miles a year.
Has S118 NBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S118 NBL has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S118 NBL 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 S118 NBL find?
S118 NBL passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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