BMW Z3
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc
S3 BRGMOT history
S3 BRG is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 82,808 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 82,808 mi
- At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,607 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 BRG
- 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 30 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 BRG was last recorded at 82,808 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 82,795 miles · 21 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 13 miles
- Average per year
- 2,607 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,808 miles
- 2025 – 81,054 miles
- 2024 – 79,683 miles
- 2023 – 78,099 miles
- 2022 – 76,553 miles
- 2021 – 75,388 miles
- 2020 – 72,989 miles
- 2019 – 70,376 miles
- 2018 – 65,281 miles
- 2017 – 60,625 miles
- 2016 – 54,146 miles
- 2015 – 49,954 miles
- 2014 – 45,469 miles
- 2013 – 41,134 miles
- 2012 – 38,012 miles
- 2011 – 37,095 miles
- 2010 – 36,043 miles
- 2009 – 32,940 miles
- 2008 – 31,700 miles
- 2007 – 30,315 miles
- 2006 – 29,234 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,808 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded, but not likely to cause injuryRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded, but not likely to cause injuryRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Front tyres worn on edges
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,808 miles (+13)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 82,808 miles
- Test number
- 464414082021
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded, but not likely to cause injury
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded, but not likely to cause injury
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail82,795 miles (+1,741)3 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,795 miles
- Test number
- 424574263670
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded, but not likely to cause injury
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded, but not likely to cause injury
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass81,054 miles (+1,371)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 81,054 miles
- Test number
- 387118355157
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass79,683 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 79,683 miles
- Test number
- 216593870436
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail79,682 miles (+1,583)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,682 miles
- Test number
- 151291056644
- MajorNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded lower susp arm (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded lower susp arm (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass78,099 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 78,099 miles
- Test number
- 681131388412
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail78,099 miles (+1,546)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,099 miles
- Test number
- 733698883364
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass76,553 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 76,553 miles
- Test number
- 523610645484
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail76,552 miles (+1,164)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,552 miles
- Test number
- 666919945212
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass75,388 miles (+2,399)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 75,388 miles
- Test number
- 267717008194
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass72,989 miles (+2,613)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 72,989 miles
- Test number
- 985810000050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,376 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 70,376 miles
- Test number
- 666396375483
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail70,376 miles (+5,095)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,376 miles
- Test number
- 304093450918
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass65,281 miles (+4,656)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 65,281 miles
- Test number
- 986044821815
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass60,625 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 60,625 miles
- Test number
- 503626380742
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,625 miles (+6,479)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,625 miles
- Test number
- 361989817462
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass54,146 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 54,146 miles
- Test number
- 417044345064
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
Fail54,145 miles (+4,191)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,145 miles
- Test number
- 423430095961
- FailureCentre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
Pass49,954 miles (+140)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 49,954 miles
- Test number
- 458687773548
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
Fail49,814 miles (+4,345)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,814 miles
- Test number
- 408991004801
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
Pass45,469 miles (+4,335)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 45,469 miles
- Test number
- 429779744256
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass41,134 miles (+3,122)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 41,134 miles
- Test number
- 677885943278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,012 miles (+917)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 38,012 miles
- Test number
- 828317122200
- 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)
Pass37,095 miles (+1,052)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 37,095 miles
- Test number
- 396807621420
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass36,043 miles (+3,103)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 36,043 miles
- Test number
- 532745820253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,940 miles (+1,240)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 32,940 miles
- Test number
- 712693509220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,700 miles (+1,385)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2009
- Odometer
- 31,700 miles
- Test number
- 300519248141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,315 miles (+1,081)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 30,315 miles
- Test number
- 654774467082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,234 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 29,234 miles
- Test number
- 700805866084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S3 BRG
- Does S3 BRG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 BRG is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S3 BRG?
- The MOT on S3 BRG is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S3 BRG done?
- S3 BRG was recorded at 82,808 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 2,607 miles a year.
- Has S3 BRG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 BRG has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on S3 BRG 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 S3 BRG find?
- S3 BRG passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 12 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; general underbody corrosion, and 9 more.
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