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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S12 DUOMOT history

S12 DUO is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 17 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 85,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

S12 DUO green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
85,537 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 DUO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 DUO was last recorded at 85,537 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,294 miles · 14 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
243 miles
Average per year
3,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,537 miles
  • 2025 – 85,294 miles
  • 2024 – 84,692 miles
  • 2023 – 84,240 miles
  • 2022 – 82,755 miles
  • 2021 – 80,491 miles
  • 2020 – 77,876 miles
  • 2019 – 75,500 miles
  • 2018 – 71,066 miles
  • 2017 – 65,910 miles
  • 2016 – 60,497 miles
  • 2015 – 54,850 miles
  • 2014 – 48,119 miles
  • 2013 – 40,348 miles
  • 2011 – 39,829 miles
  • 2010 – 38,598 miles
  • 2009 – 34,810 miles
  • 2008 – 33,213 miles
  • 2007 – 29,687 miles
  • 2006 – 23,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,537 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking.
  • AdvisoryNearside front suspension knuckle minor damage, replacement advised.
  • AdvisoryOffside front bump stop is perishing.
  • AdvisoryOffside front outer lower ball joint has free-play developing - monitor.
  • AdvisoryRear suspension and arms corroding.

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass85,537 miles (+243)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    85,537 miles
    Test number
    954394385435
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking.
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension knuckle minor damage, replacement advised.
    • AdvisoryOffside front bump stop is perishing.
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer lower ball joint has free-play developing - monitor.
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and arms corroding.

  2. Pass85,294 miles (+602)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    85,294 miles
    Test number
    495119141867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,692 miles (+452)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    84,692 miles
    Test number
    169547482530
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass84,240 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    84,240 miles
    Test number
    785768026300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail84,228 miles (+1,473)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,228 miles
    Test number
    339551374495
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,755 miles (+2,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,755 miles
    Test number
    148964180764
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring some items

  7. Pass80,491 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,491 miles
    Test number
    322117174840
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside steel outer sill covers have been repaired and not a structual item

  8. Fail80,491 miles (+2,615)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,491 miles
    Test number
    443157843997
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside steel outer sill covers have been repaired and not a structual item

  9. Pass77,876 miles (+2,376)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    77,876 miles
    Test number
    344520488015
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes covered in undersealer (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear lower arms badly corroded but not weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside steel outer sill covers corroded not a structual item

  10. Pass75,500 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,500 miles
    Test number
    737502702256
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated two front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened two rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust weak/rusty
    • AdvisoryHead lamp aim , only just passable

  11. Fail75,491 miles (+4,425)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,491 miles
    Test number
    102392245444
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated two front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened two rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust weak/rusty
    • AdvisoryHead lamp aim , only just passable

  12. Pass71,066 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,066 miles
    Test number
    819741366821
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracks at top (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system shows corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle shows components have corrosion

  13. Fail71,066 miles (+5,156)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,066 miles
    Test number
    613190826208
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system shows corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle shows components have corrosion

  14. Pass65,910 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,910 miles
    Test number
    869254386519
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust shows deteration

  15. Fail65,910 miles (+5,413)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,910 miles
    Test number
    256104830063
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in small patches (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust shows deteration

  16. Pass60,497 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    60,497 miles
    Test number
    301459340768
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken but adequately supported
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded show advanced corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded show advanced corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail60,497 miles (+5,647)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,497 miles
    Test number
    878493236624
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken but adequately supported
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded show advanced corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded show advanced corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass54,850 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,850 miles
    Test number
    397092805429
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres are wearing on inner edge.

  19. Fail54,850 miles (+6,731)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,850 miles
    Test number
    736462105240
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres are wearing on inner edge.

  20. Pass48,119 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,119 miles
    Test number
    436303404287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail48,119 miles (+7,771)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,119 miles
    Test number
    338672904204
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass40,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    40,348 miles
    Test number
    835877293118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,348 miles (+519)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,348 miles
    Test number
    885867393162
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass39,829 miles (+1,231)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    39,829 miles
    Test number
    187179051108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,598 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,598 miles
    Test number
    401322270090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail38,582 miles (+3,772)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,582 miles
    Test number
    684241870017
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass34,810 miles (+1,597)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,810 miles
    Test number
    174412779428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass33,213 miles (+3,526)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    33,213 miles
    Test number
    500111298089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass29,687 miles (+5,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,687 miles
    Test number
    953290687092
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass23,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,783 miles
    Test number
    541809786031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 DUO

Does S12 DUO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 DUO is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 DUO?
The MOT on S12 DUO is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 DUO done?
S12 DUO was recorded at 85,537 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 3,014 miles a year.
Has S12 DUO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 DUO has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S12 DUO 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 S12 DUO find?
S12 DUO passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: fuel cap seal cracking.; nearside front suspension knuckle minor damage, replacement advised.; offside front bump stop is perishing., and 2 more.

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