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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S15 NDYMOT history

S15 NDY is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 54,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

S15 NDY red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
54,880 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 NDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 NDY was last recorded at 54,880 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,703 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
177 miles
Average per year
1,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,880 miles
  • 2025 – 54,703 miles
  • 2024 – 54,353 miles
  • 2023 – 54,109 miles
  • 2022 – 54,020 miles
  • 2021 – 53,765 miles
  • 2020 – 53,176 miles
  • 2019 – 52,445 miles
  • 2018 – 51,628 miles
  • 2017 – 50,593 miles
  • 2016 – 49,785 miles
  • 2015 – 48,890 miles
  • 2014 – 48,026 miles
  • 2013 – 47,011 miles
  • 2012 – 46,002 miles
  • 2011 – 45,014 miles
  • 2010 – 44,158 miles
  • 2009 – 43,035 miles
  • 2008 – 41,423 miles
  • 2007 – 38,860 miles
  • 2006 – 35,997 miles
  • 2005 – 30,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,880 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,880 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    54,880 miles
    Test number
    360773950787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,703 miles (+350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    54,703 miles
    Test number
    899645477069
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass54,353 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    54,353 miles
    Test number
    913766425720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail54,352 miles (+243)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,352 miles
    Test number
    207220669570
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  5. Pass54,109 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    54,109 miles
    Test number
    458461341404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,020 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    54,020 miles
    Test number
    990390844101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail54,020 miles (+255)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,020 miles
    Test number
    882577954483
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass53,765 miles (+589)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    53,765 miles
    Test number
    669021055660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,176 miles (+731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    53,176 miles
    Test number
    262083912401
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass52,445 miles (+817)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    52,445 miles
    Test number
    981954813718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    51,628 miles
    Test number
    414763490509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail51,627 miles (+1,034)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,627 miles
    Test number
    718646740351
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))
  13. Pass50,593 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,593 miles
    Test number
    230302604255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe by mounting bracket (7.1.2)
  14. Fail50,591 miles (+806)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,591 miles
    Test number
    997219235283
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe by mounting bracket (7.1.2)
  15. Pass49,785 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    49,785 miles
    Test number
    831759319747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail49,782 miles (+892)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,782 miles
    Test number
    530170088574
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass48,890 miles (+864)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    48,890 miles
    Test number
    229449685478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,026 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,026 miles
    Test number
    349512504247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,011 miles (+1,009)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    47,011 miles
    Test number
    915397893125
    • NoteNearside and offside front suspension arm bushes slightly worn
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
  20. Pass46,002 miles (+988)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,002 miles
    Test number
    516290682142
    • NoteChip in n/s screen, may grow.
  21. Pass45,014 miles (+856)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    45,014 miles
    Test number
    478649591126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,158 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,158 miles
    Test number
    744467690175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,035 miles (+1,612)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    43,035 miles
    Test number
    650141009213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,423 miles (+2,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    41,423 miles
    Test number
    340923108440
    • 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. Pass38,860 miles (+2,863)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,860 miles
    Test number
    263006807253
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low
  26. Pass35,997 miles (+5,589)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    35,997 miles
    Test number
    533851106235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    30,408 miles
    Test number
    500424095102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S15 NDY

Does S15 NDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 NDY is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S15 NDY?
The MOT on S15 NDY is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 NDY done?
S15 NDY was recorded at 54,880 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 1,166 miles a year.
Has S15 NDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 NDY has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S15 NDY 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 S15 NDY find?
S15 NDY passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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