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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

S46 FVEMOT history

S46 FVE is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 98,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2025.

S46 FVE black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2026
Mileage
98,392 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S46 FVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S46 FVE was last recorded at 98,392 miles on 12 Aug 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,391 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,392 miles
  • 2022 – 98,370 miles
  • 2018 – 97,035 miles
  • 2017 – 91,642 miles
  • 2016 – 84,291 miles
  • 2015 – 73,336 miles
  • 2014 – 69,526 miles
  • 2013 – 68,254 miles
  • 2012 – 67,727 miles
  • 2011 – 67,011 miles
  • 2010 – 66,536 miles
  • 2009 – 66,040 miles
  • 2008 – 61,723 miles
  • 2007 – 55,405 miles
  • 2006 – 45,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,392 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,392 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    98,392 miles
    Test number
    987232501148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail98,391 miles (+21)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,391 miles
    Test number
    355283712903
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing each wheel missing one (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,370 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    98,370 miles
    Test number
    798469400108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail98,369 miles (+1,334)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,369 miles
    Test number
    553557347787
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass97,035 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    97,035 miles
    Test number
    943745334552
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail97,035 miles (+5,393)5 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,035 miles
    Test number
    336153662599
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass91,642 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    91,642 miles
    Test number
    644246363514
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail91,642 miles (+7,351)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,642 miles
    Test number
    989043065464
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass84,291 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    84,291 miles
    Test number
    798034148037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail84,291 miles (+10,955)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,291 miles
    Test number
    190675683018
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass73,336 miles (+3,810)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    73,336 miles
    Test number
    488382705221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,526 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    69,526 miles
    Test number
    759598494125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail69,526 miles (+1,272)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,526 miles
    Test number
    928608394177
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass68,254 miles (+527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,254 miles
    Test number
    737083403278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass67,727 miles (+716)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    67,727 miles
    Test number
    725315002234
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass67,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,011 miles
    Test number
    708840281101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,011 miles (+475)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,011 miles
    Test number
    835026771142
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  18. Pass66,536 miles (+496)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    66,536 miles
    Test number
    253180180499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,040 miles (+4,317)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    66,040 miles
    Test number
    442431499033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    61,723 miles
    Test number
    712929738037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,723 miles (+6,318)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,723 miles
    Test number
    694219138045
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass55,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    55,405 miles
    Test number
    180214137076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,405 miles (+10,394)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,405 miles
    Test number
    484524237030
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass45,011 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    45,011 miles
    Test number
    511144736051
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about S46 FVE

Does S46 FVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S46 FVE expired on 11 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S46 FVE?
The MOT on S46 FVE expired on 11 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S46 FVE done?
S46 FVE was recorded at 98,392 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2025, an average of 2,735 miles a year.
Has S46 FVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S46 FVE has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S46 FVE 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 S46 FVE find?
S46 FVE passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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