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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S716 SDXMOT history

S716 SDX is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 24 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 120,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2024.

S716 SDX silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2025
Mileage
120,971 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S716 SDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S716 SDX was last recorded at 120,971 miles on 21 Aug 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,967 miles · 6 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 120,971 miles
  • 2023 – 119,741 miles
  • 2022 – 117,642 miles
  • 2021 – 115,399 miles
  • 2020 – 112,153 miles
  • 2019 – 109,614 miles
  • 2018 – 108,337 miles
  • 2016 – 105,960 miles
  • 2015 – 99,885 miles
  • 2014 – 93,468 miles
  • 2013 – 90,500 miles
  • 2012 – 84,586 miles
  • 2011 – 76,107 miles
  • 2010 – 75,102 miles
  • 2009 – 68,920 miles
  • 2008 – 59,549 miles
  • 2007 – 56,112 miles
  • 2006 – 51,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,971 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear diff leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,971 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    120,971 miles
    Test number
    899100326174
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,967 miles (+1,226)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,967 miles
    Test number
    645902641029
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass119,741 miles (+2,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    119,741 miles
    Test number
    737101251667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass117,642 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    117,642 miles
    Test number
    589027837573
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail117,640 miles (+2,241)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,640 miles
    Test number
    797130662733
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box after cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass115,399 miles (+51)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,399 miles
    Test number
    519982926869
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leak

  7. Fail115,348 miles (+3,195)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,348 miles
    Test number
    307170264996
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted separated (1.1.13 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leak

  8. Pass112,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    112,153 miles
    Test number
    829599054665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail112,153 miles (+2,539)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,153 miles
    Test number
    964205267463
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass109,614 miles (+1,277)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    109,614 miles
    Test number
    744470436001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,337 miles (+2,377)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    108,337 miles
    Test number
    881140463582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint close to excessive (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel tight to turn by hand

  12. Pass105,960 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    105,960 miles
    Test number
    601416809708
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on edge

  13. Fail105,954 miles (+6,069)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,954 miles
    Test number
    283651123177
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm inner joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on edge

  14. Pass99,885 miles (+6,417)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    99,885 miles
    Test number
    337630325181
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust heatshield insecure,brake ferrules corroded
    • NoteSuspension components corroded

  15. Pass93,468 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    93,468 miles
    Test number
    279220694049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteFront support,clamp for exhaust corroded

  16. Fail93,467 miles (+2,967)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,467 miles
    Test number
    369020894056
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteFront support,clamp for exhaust corroded

  17. Pass90,500 miles (+5,914)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    90,500 miles
    Test number
    406541323196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,586 miles (+8,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    84,586 miles
    Test number
    735673402193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass76,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    76,107 miles
    Test number
    485094601137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail76,107 miles (+1,005)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,107 miles
    Test number
    675781201175
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass75,102 miles (+6,182)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    75,102 miles
    Test number
    691582380213
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass68,920 miles (+9,371)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    68,920 miles
    Test number
    664133509379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass59,549 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    59,549 miles
    Test number
    270979528405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail59,389 miles (+3,277)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,389 miles
    Test number
    840869618143
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass56,112 miles (+4,764)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    56,112 miles
    Test number
    430422287079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail51,348 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,348 miles
    Test number
    400971686034
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass51,348 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    51,348 miles
    Test number
    812871786066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S716 SDX

Does S716 SDX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S716 SDX expired on 20 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S716 SDX?
The MOT on S716 SDX expired on 20 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S716 SDX done?
S716 SDX was recorded at 120,971 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2024, an average of 3,780 miles a year.
Has S716 SDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S716 SDX has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S716 SDX 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 S716 SDX find?
S716 SDX passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive rear diff.

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