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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S712 ATEMOT history

S712 ATE is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 14 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 78,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

S712 ATE blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
78,848 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S712 ATE
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
14 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S712 ATE was last recorded at 78,848 miles on 20 May 2026, 169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 May 2020: 60,512 miles, lower than 63,342 miles on 1 May 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
78,679 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
169 miles
Average per year
2,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,848 miles
  • 2025 – 78,679 miles
  • 2024 – 77,971 miles
  • 2023 – 77,183 miles
  • 2022 – 75,527 miles
  • 2021 – 68,335 miles
  • 2020 – 60,512 miles
  • 2019 – 63,342 miles
  • 2018 – 60,030 miles
  • 2017 – 55,865 miles
  • 2016 – 51,398 miles
  • 2015 – 49,024 miles
  • 2014 – 46,882 miles
  • 2013 – 44,013 miles
  • 2012 – 41,225 miles
  • 2011 – 38,545 miles
  • 2010 – 36,077 miles
  • 2008 – 31,478 miles
  • 2007 – 27,342 miles
  • 2006 – 24,963 miles
  • 2005 – 22,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,848 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,848 miles (+169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    78,848 miles
    Test number
    333625127055
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded

  2. Pass78,679 miles (+708)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    78,679 miles
    Test number
    783091852946
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass77,971 miles (+788)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    77,971 miles
    Test number
    138018831717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside+nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass77,183 miles (+1,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2024
    Odometer
    77,183 miles
    Test number
    720785141722
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass75,527 miles (+7,192)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    75,527 miles
    Test number
    313974150357
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside+nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside+nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside+nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass68,335 miles (+7,823)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    68,335 miles
    Test number
    673351734119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,512 miles (-2,830)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    60,512 miles
    Test number
    365955369902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,342 miles (+3,312)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,342 miles
    Test number
    461741788583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,030 miles (+4,165)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    60,030 miles
    Test number
    115719100418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,865 miles (+4,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    55,865 miles
    Test number
    928535382900
    • AdvisoryBoth rear disc are pitted and scored but not sufficient to fail at present

  11. Pass51,398 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    51,398 miles
    Test number
    196951340679
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions just passed cat is probably reaching end of life

  12. Fail51,398 miles (+2,374)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,398 miles
    Test number
    264254079744
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions just passed cat is probably reaching end of life

  13. Pass49,024 miles (+2,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,024 miles
    Test number
    566366925095
    • 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)

  14. Pass46,882 miles (+2,869)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,882 miles
    Test number
    176013914084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,013 miles (+2,788)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,013 miles
    Test number
    578952023029
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass41,225 miles (+2,680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,225 miles
    Test number
    125270932081
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass38,545 miles (+2,468)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,545 miles
    Test number
    308539311094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,077 miles (+4,599)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,077 miles
    Test number
    233040120027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,478 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,478 miles
    Test number
    303230418446
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass31,478 miles (+4,136)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    31,478 miles
    Test number
    951800818219
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass27,342 miles (+2,379)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    27,342 miles
    Test number
    710192097141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,963 miles (+2,452)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,963 miles
    Test number
    140498506236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    22,511 miles
    Test number
    813911105292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S712 ATE

Does S712 ATE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S712 ATE is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S712 ATE?
The MOT on S712 ATE is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S712 ATE done?
S712 ATE was recorded at 78,848 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 2,704 miles a year.
Has S712 ATE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S712 ATE has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2016.
Has the mileage on S712 ATE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 May 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S712 ATE find?
S712 ATE passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 2 advisories: rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside+nearside; rear brake back plates corroded.

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