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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S48 FOBMOT history

S48 FOB is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 13 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

S48 FOB silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2026
Mileage
86,694 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S48 FOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
13 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S48 FOB was last recorded at 86,694 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,657 miles · 6 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
2,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,694 miles
  • 2024 – 86,657 miles
  • 2023 – 86,334 miles
  • 2022 – 83,074 miles
  • 2021 – 81,532 miles
  • 2019 – 78,814 miles
  • 2018 – 73,775 miles
  • 2017 – 71,011 miles
  • 2016 – 68,669 miles
  • 2014 – 68,639 miles
  • 2013 – 65,940 miles
  • 2011 – 60,117 miles
  • 2010 – 57,685 miles
  • 2009 – 54,748 miles
  • 2008 – 52,246 miles
  • 2007 – 50,447 miles
  • 2006 – 48,298 miles
  • 2005 – 46,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,694 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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,694 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    86,694 miles
    Test number
    889638605423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,657 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    86,657 miles
    Test number
    666440432009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,334 miles (+3,260)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,334 miles
    Test number
    631921525976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    83,074 miles
    Test number
    315146070672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail83,074 miles (+1,542)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,074 miles
    Test number
    971284097199
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass81,532 miles (+2,718)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    81,532 miles
    Test number
    342304148629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,814 miles (+5,039)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,814 miles
    Test number
    145218346206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,775 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    73,775 miles
    Test number
    694659258149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,763 miles (+2,752)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,763 miles
    Test number
    934370764825
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass71,011 miles (+2,342)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,011 miles
    Test number
    280803763742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,669 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,669 miles
    Test number
    665445291831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOSF Wheel binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail68,655 miles (+16)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,655 miles
    Test number
    457766937080
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOSF Wheel binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail68,639 miles (+2,699)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,639 miles
    Test number
    918882544175
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass65,940 miles (+5,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    65,940 miles
    Test number
    145754063090
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass60,117 miles (+2,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,117 miles
    Test number
    737802241204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass57,685 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    57,685 miles
    Test number
    893440370286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail57,685 miles (+2,937)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,685 miles
    Test number
    640096060212
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass54,748 miles (+2,502)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,748 miles
    Test number
    312299759216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass52,246 miles (+1,799)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    52,246 miles
    Test number
    573143268292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,447 miles (+2,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    50,447 miles
    Test number
    380125457430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass48,298 miles (+1,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    48,298 miles
    Test number
    862724336263
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass46,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    46,330 miles
    Test number
    283185845204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S48 FOB

Does S48 FOB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S48 FOB expired on 12 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S48 FOB?
The MOT on S48 FOB expired on 12 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S48 FOB done?
S48 FOB was recorded at 86,694 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 2,024 miles a year.
Has S48 FOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S48 FOB has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S48 FOB 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 S48 FOB find?
S48 FOB passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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