BMW Z3
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc
S28 GOWMOT history
S28 GOW is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 73,527 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 May 2027
- Mileage
- 73,527 mi
- At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 952 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S28 GOW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S28 GOW was last recorded at 73,527 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 73,480 miles · 12 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 47 miles
- Average per year
- 952 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,527 miles
- 2025 – 73,480 miles
- 2024 – 73,446 miles
- 2023 – 73,313 miles
- 2022 – 72,910 miles
- 2021 – 71,266 miles
- 2020 – 71,086 miles
- 2016 – 71,050 miles
- 2014 – 69,731 miles
- 2013 – 69,417 miles
- 2012 – 68,075 miles
- 2011 – 66,700 miles
- 2010 – 65,062 miles
- 2009 – 63,414 miles
- 2008 – 62,312 miles
- 2007 – 60,830 miles
- 2006 – 54,524 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,527 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,527 miles (+47)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2027
- Odometer
- 73,527 miles
- Test number
- 552727356123
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass73,480 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2026
- Odometer
- 73,480 miles
- Test number
- 624364840146
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Fail73,480 miles (+34)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,480 miles
- Test number
- 598065119653
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Pass73,446 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2025
- Odometer
- 73,446 miles
- Test number
- 283453526082
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail73,446 miles (+133)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,446 miles
- Test number
- 758433212885
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to engine missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass73,313 miles (+403)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2024
- Odometer
- 73,313 miles
- Test number
- 633269528778
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Pass72,910 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2023
- Odometer
- 72,910 miles
- Test number
- 879069883903
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail72,910 miles (+1,644)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,910 miles
- Test number
- 146185747171
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass71,266 miles (+180)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2022
- Odometer
- 71,266 miles
- Test number
- 729953656905
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,086 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 71,086 miles
- Test number
- 405615246177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,050 miles (+587)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 71,050 miles
- Test number
- 846642935027
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Pass70,463 miles (+732)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 70,463 miles
- Test number
- 808575258679
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass69,731 miles (+314)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 69,731 miles
- Test number
- 918695444387
- NoteFront inner brake pads
- NoteOffside front inner rack end slight play
Pass69,417 miles (+1,342)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 69,417 miles
- Test number
- 699493743385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,075 miles (+1,375)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 68,075 miles
- Test number
- 707348932302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,700 miles (+1,638)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 66,700 miles
- Test number
- 446396541312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,062 miles (+1,648)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 65,062 miles
- Test number
- 243424060322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,414 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 63,414 miles
- Test number
- 633716279116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,411 miles (+1,099)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,411 miles
- Test number
- 340674279127
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass62,312 miles (+1,482)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 62,312 miles
- Test number
- 243445868446
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass60,830 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 60,830 miles
- Test number
- 141916357131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,830 miles (+6,306)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,830 miles
- Test number
- 541085657111
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Pass54,524 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2007
- Odometer
- 54,524 miles
- Test number
- 832298026189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S28 GOW
- Does S28 GOW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 GOW is valid until 11 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S28 GOW?
- The MOT on S28 GOW is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S28 GOW done?
- S28 GOW was recorded at 73,527 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 952 miles a year.
- Has S28 GOW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S28 GOW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on S28 GOW 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 S28 GOW find?
- S28 GOW passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.
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