BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc
S36 AMDMOT history
S36 AMD is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 84,253 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 84,253 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,430 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S36 AMD
- 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 expired on 28 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S36 AMD was last recorded at 84,253 miles on 18 Jul 2025, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 84,212 miles · 10 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 41 miles
- Average per year
- 2,430 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 84,253 miles
- 2024 – 83,560 miles
- 2023 – 82,486 miles
- 2022 – 81,614 miles
- 2021 – 80,563 miles
- 2020 – 79,923 miles
- 2019 – 79,109 miles
- 2018 – 77,202 miles
- 2017 – 75,714 miles
- 2016 – 73,744 miles
- 2015 – 71,566 miles
- 2014 – 68,297 miles
- 2013 – 66,098 miles
- 2012 – 63,217 miles
- 2011 – 59,755 miles
- 2010 – 55,258 miles
- 2009 – 52,251 miles
- 2008 – 48,835 miles
- 2007 – 42,875 miles
- 2006 – 38,087 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,253 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017
Full MOT history
22 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,253 miles (+41)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 84,253 miles
- Test number
- 834969962653
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,212 miles (+652)6 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,212 miles
- Test number
- 863913684961
- MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion at nearside rear suspension mount
- AdvisoryDefault limits applied for emissions
- AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort low
- AdvisoryOil leaks at engine
- AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroding
- AdvisorySome wear to front tyres
Pass83,560 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 83,560 miles
- Test number
- 722024549324
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil dampness at engine
- AdvisoryRear of sill panels corroding (both sides)
Fail83,560 miles (+1,074)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,560 miles
- Test number
- 619140703384
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil dampness at engine
- AdvisoryRear of sill panels corroding (both sides)
Pass82,486 miles (+872)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 82,486 miles
- Test number
- 971412618584
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass81,614 miles (+1,051)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 81,614 miles
- Test number
- 306472547048
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass80,563 miles (+640)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 80,563 miles
- Test number
- 570550054481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,923 miles (+814)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 79,923 miles
- Test number
- 770616493485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,109 miles (+1,907)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 79,109 miles
- Test number
- 246283454376
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass77,202 miles (+1,488)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 77,202 miles
- Test number
- 882112620802
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass75,714 miles (+1,970)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 75,714 miles
- Test number
- 901688123406
- 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)
Pass73,744 miles (+2,178)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 73,744 miles
- Test number
- 307854414743
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass71,566 miles (+3,269)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 71,566 miles
- Test number
- 237577095416
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,297 miles (+2,199)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 68,297 miles
- Test number
- 986287494162
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass66,098 miles (+2,881)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 66,098 miles
- Test number
- 988217093164
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass63,217 miles (+3,462)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 63,217 miles
- Test number
- 309914392110
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass59,755 miles (+4,497)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 59,755 miles
- Test number
- 786389091179
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,258 miles (+3,007)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 55,258 miles
- Test number
- 911800500244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,251 miles (+3,416)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 52,251 miles
- Test number
- 234088599466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,835 miles (+5,960)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 48,835 miles
- Test number
- 410504808240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,875 miles (+4,788)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 42,875 miles
- Test number
- 764829797160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,087 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 38,087 miles
- Test number
- 150040506209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S36 AMD
- Does S36 AMD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S36 AMD expired on 28 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S36 AMD?
- The MOT on S36 AMD expired on 28 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S36 AMD done?
- S36 AMD was recorded at 84,253 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2025, an average of 2,430 miles a year.
- Has S36 AMD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S36 AMD has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on S36 AMD 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 S36 AMD find?
- S36 AMD passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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