
BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc
S36 NFCMOT history
S36 NFC is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 37 MOT tests, with 125,024 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 125,024 mi
- At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 37
- 20 passed · 17 failed
- Per year
- 4,651 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S36 NFC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S36 NFC was last recorded at 125,024 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 124,962 miles · 5 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 62 miles
- Average per year
- 4,651 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 125,024 miles
- 2024 – 122,569 miles
- 2023 – 120,074 miles
- 2022 – 117,789 miles
- 2021 – 115,762 miles
- 2020 – 113,093 miles
- 2019 – 111,141 miles
- 2018 – 107,983 miles
- 2017 – 105,654 miles
- 2016 – 102,292 miles
- 2015 – 100,628 miles
- 2014 – 94,899 miles
- 2013 – 89,554 miles
- 2012 – 80,551 miles
- 2011 – 68,006 miles
- 2010 – 60,016 miles
- 2009 – 51,351 miles
- 2008 – 38,816 miles
- 2007 – 37,433 miles
- 2006 – 34,442 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Full MOT history
37 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,024 miles (+62)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 125,024 miles
- Test number
- 551651710898
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail124,962 miles (+2,393)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,962 miles
- Test number
- 671626844389
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass122,569 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 122,569 miles
- Test number
- 638295820577
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail122,562 miles (+2,488)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,562 miles
- Test number
- 557543881219
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass120,074 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 120,074 miles
- Test number
- 804581296292
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail120,074 miles (+2,285)2 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,074 miles
- Test number
- 321475193650
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass117,789 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 117,789 miles
- Test number
- 258674648123
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside washer not working
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Fail117,789 miles (+2,027)2 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,789 miles
- Test number
- 150278951189
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside washer not working
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Pass115,762 miles (+44)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 115,762 miles
- Test number
- 893118146508
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail115,718 miles (+2,625)9 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,718 miles
- Test number
- 232760273091
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust weak
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass113,093 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 113,093 miles
- Test number
- 959143182200
- 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))
Fail113,093 miles (+1,952)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,093 miles
- Test number
- 359054763846
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass111,141 miles (+72)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 111,141 miles
- Test number
- 185299808761
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail111,069 miles (+3,086)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,069 miles
- Test number
- 280789678607
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass107,983 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 107,983 miles
- Test number
- 910511217812
- AdvisoryExhaust rusty
Fail107,983 miles (+2,329)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,983 miles
- Test number
- 653995316601
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust rusty
Pass105,654 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 105,654 miles
- Test number
- 159175455488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,646 miles (+3,354)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,646 miles
- Test number
- 904442579134
- FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass102,292 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 102,292 miles
- Test number
- 353165931705
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail102,292 miles (+1,664)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,292 miles
- Test number
- 774685930658
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureStop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass100,628 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 100,628 miles
- Test number
- 191337642536
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,614 miles (+5,715)7 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,614 miles
- Test number
- 111777647184
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass94,899 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 94,899 miles
- Test number
- 497053084273
- AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Fail94,899 miles (+5,345)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,899 miles
- Test number
- 947343684231
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass89,554 miles (+9,003)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 89,554 miles
- Test number
- 378966273209
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,551 miles1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 80,551 miles
- Test number
- 258480772292
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail80,551 miles (+12,545)5 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,551 miles
- Test number
- 195819962291
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass68,006 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 68,006 miles
- Test number
- 796316331210
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront brake pads low(just acceptable)
Fail68,005 miles (+7,989)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,005 miles
- Test number
- 175515631202
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront brake pads low(just acceptable)
Pass60,016 miles (+8,665)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 60,016 miles
- Test number
- 364949730474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,351 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 51,351 miles
- Test number
- 571862669277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,351 miles (+12,535)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,351 miles
- Test number
- 311275759480
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,816 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 38,816 miles
- Test number
- 892477548200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,816 miles (+1,383)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,816 miles
- Test number
- 370256048298
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass37,433 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 37,433 miles
- Test number
- 330138417222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,400 miles (+2,958)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,400 miles
- Test number
- 351111817460
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteHAND BRAKE TRAVEL
Pass34,442 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 34,442 miles
- Test number
- 700024976164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S36 NFC
- Does S36 NFC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S36 NFC is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S36 NFC?
- The MOT on S36 NFC is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S36 NFC done?
- S36 NFC was recorded at 125,024 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 4,651 miles a year.
- Has S36 NFC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S36 NFC has failed 17 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on S36 NFC 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 NFC find?
- S36 NFC passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill area; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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