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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S32 YDAMOT history

S32 YDA is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 102,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S32 YDA blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
102,144 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S32 YDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S32 YDA was last recorded at 102,144 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,132 miles · 24 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
2,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,144 miles
  • 2025 – 101,048 miles
  • 2024 – 98,804 miles
  • 2023 – 95,172 miles
  • 2022 – 91,828 miles
  • 2021 – 87,768 miles
  • 2020 – 84,702 miles
  • 2019 – 81,588 miles
  • 2018 – 78,837 miles
  • 2017 – 77,708 miles
  • 2016 – 76,937 miles
  • 2015 – 75,937 miles
  • 2014 – 75,135 miles
  • 2013 – 74,201 miles
  • 2012 – 73,231 miles
  • 2011 – 70,256 miles
  • 2010 – 68,697 miles
  • 2009 – 65,061 miles
  • 2008 – 58,805 miles
  • 2007 – 57,132 miles
  • 2006 – 53,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,144 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer skin of the sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer skin of the sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,144 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    102,144 miles
    Test number
    729853322470
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer skin of the sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer skin of the sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail102,132 miles (+1,084)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,132 miles
    Test number
    366958740776
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer skin of the sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer skin of the sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,048 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    101,048 miles
    Test number
    762987669844
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills are corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail101,048 miles (+2,244)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,048 miles
    Test number
    725137190137
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills are corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass98,804 miles (+37)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,804 miles
    Test number
    200390204868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail98,767 miles (+3,595)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,767 miles
    Test number
    445553334527
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass95,172 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    95,172 miles
    Test number
    821173668718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail95,172 miles (+3,344)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,172 miles
    Test number
    867689991292
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass91,828 miles (+4,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,828 miles
    Test number
    552171020276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass87,768 miles (+3,066)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    87,768 miles
    Test number
    334152218803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass84,702 miles (+3,114)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,702 miles
    Test number
    179955196208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,588 miles (+2,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,588 miles
    Test number
    755250129172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass78,837 miles (+1,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    78,837 miles
    Test number
    319146742597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass77,708 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    77,708 miles
    Test number
    910668520342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,937 miles (+1,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    76,937 miles
    Test number
    429048664784
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on front tyres

  16. Pass75,937 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    75,937 miles
    Test number
    632970189056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,135 miles (+934)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    75,135 miles
    Test number
    938697384270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    74,201 miles
    Test number
    628944493281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail74,201 miles (+970)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,201 miles
    Test number
    247864893269
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass73,231 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    73,231 miles
    Test number
    116471072245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Fail73,231 miles (+2,975)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,231 miles
    Test number
    565061072275
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass70,256 miles (+1,559)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    70,256 miles
    Test number
    376367981471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,697 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    68,697 miles
    Test number
    240001680294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,061 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    65,061 miles
    Test number
    691875089212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail65,041 miles (+6,236)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,041 miles
    Test number
    283038979218
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass58,805 miles (+1,673)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,805 miles
    Test number
    572678088247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass57,132 miles (+3,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    57,132 miles
    Test number
    570869187214
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass53,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    53,959 miles
    Test number
    133604356272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    571548946236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S32 YDA

Does S32 YDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S32 YDA is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S32 YDA?
The MOT on S32 YDA is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S32 YDA done?
S32 YDA was recorded at 102,144 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 2,403 miles a year.
Has S32 YDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S32 YDA has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S32 YDA 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 S32 YDA find?
S32 YDA passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer skin of the sill; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer skin of the sill.

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