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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S36 OGTMOT history

S36 OGT is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 66,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2023.

S36 OGT silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2024
Mileage
66,664 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S36 OGT
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
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S36 OGT was last recorded at 66,664 miles on 18 Sept 2023, 2,197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,467 miles · 3 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
2,197 miles
Average per year
1,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 66,664 miles
  • 2022 – 64,467 miles
  • 2020 – 64,075 miles
  • 2018 – 61,415 miles
  • 2016 – 56,728 miles
  • 2015 – 54,163 miles
  • 2014 – 51,261 miles
  • 2013 – 50,402 miles
  • 2012 – 48,609 miles
  • 2011 – 46,494 miles
  • 2010 – 46,025 miles
  • 2009 – 44,974 miles
  • 2008 – 42,097 miles
  • 2007 – 38,719 miles
  • 2006 – 36,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,664 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL brake discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded By radiator

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,664 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    66,664 miles
    Test number
    308706825238
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail66,664 miles (+2,197)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,664 miles
    Test number
    984302305648
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass64,467 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    64,467 miles
    Test number
    512636611117
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded By radiator (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail64,444 miles (+369)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,444 miles
    Test number
    484037478919
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded By radiator (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass64,075 miles (+2,660)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    64,075 miles
    Test number
    879260663678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,415 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    61,415 miles
    Test number
    521574336170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail61,391 miles (+4,663)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,391 miles
    Test number
    584520007403
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass56,728 miles (+2,565)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,728 miles
    Test number
    471754765512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,163 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,163 miles
    Test number
    142907131714
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  10. Fail54,153 miles (+2,892)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,153 miles
    Test number
    971833730940
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  11. Pass51,261 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    51,261 miles
    Test number
    866818414277
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail51,261 miles (+859)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,261 miles
    Test number
    818558114258
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass50,402 miles (+1,793)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,402 miles
    Test number
    766417323263
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass48,609 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,609 miles
    Test number
    627297632239
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail48,609 miles (+2,115)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,609 miles
    Test number
    238927532281
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass46,494 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    46,494 miles
    Test number
    597789031218
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

  17. Fail46,481 miles (+456)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,481 miles
    Test number
    107895031248
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass46,025 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,025 miles
    Test number
    322836030232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,974 miles (+2,877)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    44,974 miles
    Test number
    670706039284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre low on inner edge

  20. Pass42,097 miles (+3,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    42,097 miles
    Test number
    354479138455
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass38,719 miles (+2,337)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    38,719 miles
    Test number
    320290847252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    36,382 miles
    Test number
    652973436232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,382 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,382 miles
    Test number
    550763236274
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S36 OGT

Does S36 OGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S36 OGT expired on 17 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S36 OGT?
The MOT on S36 OGT expired on 17 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S36 OGT done?
S36 OGT was recorded at 66,664 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2023, an average of 1,773 miles a year.
Has S36 OGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S36 OGT has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S36 OGT 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 OGT find?
S36 OGT passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 2 more.

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