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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S3 NAKMOT history

S3 NAK is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 131,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

S3 NAK blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
131,626 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 NAK
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 NAK was last recorded at 131,626 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 2,450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,176 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,450 miles
Average per year
2,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,626 miles
  • 2025 – 129,176 miles
  • 2022 – 129,176 miles
  • 2020 – 129,095 miles
  • 2019 – 129,088 miles
  • 2018 – 128,693 miles
  • 2012 – 126,427 miles
  • 2011 – 120,130 miles
  • 2010 – 111,524 miles
  • 2008 – 98,336 miles
  • 2007 – 88,783 miles
  • 2006 – 79,097 miles
  • 2005 – 71,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,626 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPlastic outer sill covers
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,626 miles (+2,450)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    131,626 miles
    Test number
    394168485404
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic outer sill covers
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  2. Pass129,176 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    129,176 miles
    Test number
    863102597889
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  3. Pass129,176 miles (+81)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    129,176 miles
    Test number
    222345584890
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass129,095 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    129,095 miles
    Test number
    301681527221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass129,088 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    129,088 miles
    Test number
    303740666746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail129,077 miles (+384)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,077 miles
    Test number
    731491884919
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass128,693 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,693 miles
    Test number
    295199240850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail128,683 miles (+2,256)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,683 miles
    Test number
    650508375315
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  9. Pass126,427 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    126,427 miles
    Test number
    288464872089
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail126,427 miles (+6,297)2 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,427 miles
    Test number
    765008362014
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass120,130 miles (+8,606)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    120,130 miles
    Test number
    509893851086
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass111,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    111,524 miles
    Test number
    441998540064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. FailMileage not read11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    131507840492
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  14. Pass98,336 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    98,336 miles
    Test number
    484277038306
    • NoteNear side front brake hose slighty split near side front inner wing brake pipe slighty corroded

  15. Fail98,336 miles (+9,553)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,336 miles
    Test number
    882836038327
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteNear side front brake hose slighty split near side front inner wing brake pipe slighty corroded

  16. Pass88,783 miles (+9,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    88,783 miles
    Test number
    200192037336
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass79,097 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    79,097 miles
    Test number
    462855036397
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  18. Fail79,096 miles (+7,959)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,096 miles
    Test number
    441574536496
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  19. Pass71,137 miles (+67)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    71,137 miles
    Test number
    331897535343
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteExhaust rattling, (baffles or catalyst collapsed)

  20. Fail71,070 miles4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,070 miles
    Test number
    460513835447
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteExhaust rattling.

Questions about S3 NAK

Does S3 NAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 NAK is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 NAK?
The MOT on S3 NAK is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 NAK done?
S3 NAK was recorded at 131,626 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 2,997 miles a year.
Has S3 NAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 NAK has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on S3 NAK 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 NAK find?
S3 NAK passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; plastic outer sill covers, and 1 more.

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