BMW Z3
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc
S65 DFAMOT history
S65 DFA is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 109,664 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 109,664 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,116 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S65 DFA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S65 DFA was last recorded at 109,664 miles on 4 Jul 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 109,654 miles · 28 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 3,116 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 109,664 miles
- 2024 – 109,654 miles
- 2023 – 107,920 miles
- 2022 – 106,393 miles
- 2018 – 106,110 miles
- 2017 – 102,621 miles
- 2016 – 98,270 miles
- 2015 – 93,386 miles
- 2014 – 88,374 miles
- 2013 – 83,641 miles
- 2012 – 78,911 miles
- 2011 – 73,451 miles
- 2010 – 63,361 miles
- 2009 – 58,353 miles
- 2008 – 56,554 miles
- 2007 – 53,739 miles
- 2006 – 50,894 miles
- 2005 – 47,512 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass109,664 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 23 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,664 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 109,664 miles
- Test number
- 246964515499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,654 miles (+1,734)8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,654 miles
- Test number
- 199866889394
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens frosted (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens frosted (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass107,920 miles (+1,527)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 107,920 miles
- Test number
- 320035231850
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Pass106,393 miles (+283)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 106,393 miles
- Test number
- 406414108147
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x 4 jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass106,110 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 106,110 miles
- Test number
- 337928945862
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to no visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail106,109 miles (+3,488)9 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,109 miles
- Test number
- 535510337095
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to no visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,621 miles (+4,351)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 102,621 miles
- Test number
- 932194491837
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass98,270 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 98,270 miles
- Test number
- 629046512889
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Fail98,270 miles (+4,884)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,270 miles
- Test number
- 809562555407
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass93,386 miles (+5,012)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 93,386 miles
- Test number
- 757783565630
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,374 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 88,374 miles
- Test number
- 606137314313
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail88,374 miles (+4,733)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,374 miles
- Test number
- 725067714357
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass83,641 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 83,641 miles
- Test number
- 975033523351
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail83,639 miles (+4,728)4 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,639 miles
- Test number
- 576427613386
- DangerousNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass78,911 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 78,911 miles
- Test number
- 435612492226
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail78,911 miles (+5,460)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,911 miles
- Test number
- 245790292220
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass73,451 miles (+10,090)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 73,451 miles
- Test number
- 657390301305
- 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)
Pass63,361 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 63,361 miles
- Test number
- 674041490092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,355 miles (+5,002)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,355 miles
- Test number
- 750110690074
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,353 miles (+1,799)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 58,353 miles
- Test number
- 451956899084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,554 miles (+2,815)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 56,554 miles
- Test number
- 184772278107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,739 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 53,739 miles
- Test number
- 241721417263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,739 miles (+2,845)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,739 miles
- Test number
- 664001617285
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass50,894 miles (+3,382)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 50,894 miles
- Test number
- 723655296104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,512 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 47,512 miles
- Test number
- 444614305245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S65 DFA
- Does S65 DFA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S65 DFA expired on 3 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S65 DFA?
- The MOT on S65 DFA expired on 3 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S65 DFA done?
- S65 DFA was recorded at 109,664 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2025, an average of 3,116 miles a year.
- Has S65 DFA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S65 DFA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on S65 DFA 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 S65 DFA find?
- S65 DFA passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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