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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S45 FBFMOT history

S45 FBF is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 13 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 91,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

S45 FBF green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
91,030 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S45 FBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
13 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S45 FBF was last recorded at 91,030 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,303 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
727 miles
Average per year
3,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,030 miles
  • 2025 – 90,303 miles
  • 2024 – 89,606 miles
  • 2023 – 88,855 miles
  • 2022 – 87,900 miles
  • 2021 – 87,093 miles
  • 2020 – 86,142 miles
  • 2019 – 84,399 miles
  • 2018 – 82,149 miles
  • 2017 – 78,519 miles
  • 2016 – 73,101 miles
  • 2015 – 69,523 miles
  • 2014 – 63,935 miles
  • 2013 – 60,616 miles
  • 2012 – 55,721 miles
  • 2011 – 51,321 miles
  • 2010 – 44,144 miles
  • 2009 – 35,808 miles
  • 2007 – 31,937 miles
  • 2006 – 29,405 miles
  • 2005 – 25,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,030 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,030 miles (+727)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    91,030 miles
    Test number
    286544215506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,303 miles (+697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    90,303 miles
    Test number
    491635142706
    • AdvisoryVarious light corrosion under vehicle

  3. Pass89,606 miles (+751)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    89,606 miles
    Test number
    729451984838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass88,855 miles (+955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    88,855 miles
    Test number
    271222763808
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hub flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass87,900 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,900 miles
    Test number
    775791619738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail87,889 miles (+796)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,889 miles
    Test number
    379323036042
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass87,093 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,093 miles
    Test number
    252761969375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail87,093 miles (+951)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,093 miles
    Test number
    603604973293
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass86,142 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,142 miles
    Test number
    652298143075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail86,142 miles (+1,743)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,142 miles
    Test number
    745343744658
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass84,399 miles (+2,250)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,399 miles
    Test number
    834151501811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe on nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass82,149 miles (+3,630)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,149 miles
    Test number
    520097588239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass78,519 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    78,519 miles
    Test number
    720356357606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail78,519 miles (+5,418)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,519 miles
    Test number
    194916517643
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass73,101 miles (+3,578)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,101 miles
    Test number
    689428833151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass69,523 miles (+5,588)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,523 miles
    Test number
    517728365002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

  17. Pass63,935 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,935 miles
    Test number
    229605164092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroding

  18. Fail63,935 miles (+3,319)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,935 miles
    Test number
    797665864035
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroding

  19. Pass60,616 miles (+4,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    60,616 miles
    Test number
    999040273067
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass55,721 miles (+4,400)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,721 miles
    Test number
    436208862098
    • NoteFront registration plate deteriorating
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded slightly

  21. Pass51,321 miles (+7,177)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,321 miles
    Test number
    735982961004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront registration plate deteriorating

  22. Pass44,144 miles (+8,336)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,144 miles
    Test number
    794253160094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,808 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,808 miles
    Test number
    681336919082
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail35,808 miles (+3,871)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,808 miles
    Test number
    942395619046
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass31,937 miles (+2,532)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,937 miles
    Test number
    504405577267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    29,405 miles
    Test number
    604779496255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail29,405 miles (+4,231)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,405 miles
    Test number
    461198296239
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass25,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    25,174 miles
    Test number
    760746685225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S45 FBF

Does S45 FBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S45 FBF is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S45 FBF?
The MOT on S45 FBF is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S45 FBF done?
S45 FBF was recorded at 91,030 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 3,164 miles a year.
Has S45 FBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S45 FBF has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on S45 FBF 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 S45 FBF find?
S45 FBF passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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