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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S720 FYGMOT history

S720 FYG is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 95,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2022.

S720 FYG silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2023
Mileage
95,433 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S720 FYG
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
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S720 FYG was last recorded at 95,433 miles on 20 Oct 2022, 810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,623 miles · 8 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
810 miles
Average per year
2,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 95,433 miles
  • 2021 – 94,623 miles
  • 2019 – 91,924 miles
  • 2018 – 91,392 miles
  • 2017 – 90,884 miles
  • 2016 – 89,397 miles
  • 2015 – 87,426 miles
  • 2014 – 85,334 miles
  • 2013 – 83,369 miles
  • 2012 – 81,223 miles
  • 2011 – 78,742 miles
  • 2009 – 76,189 miles
  • 2008 – 73,108 miles
  • 2007 – 64,246 miles
  • 2006 – 59,969 miles
  • 2005 – 55,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,433 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,433 miles (+810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,433 miles
    Test number
    648824225997
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass94,623 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    94,623 miles
    Test number
    870428615430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail94,623 miles (+2,699)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,623 miles
    Test number
    555876298124
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective FOGGED (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective FOGGED (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass91,924 miles (+532)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,924 miles
    Test number
    929231831701
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp images are faded.
    • AdvisoryBoth wipers are showing signs of wear.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass91,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    91,392 miles
    Test number
    552167955616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,392 miles (+508)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,392 miles
    Test number
    263364625885
    • MajorCentral Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass90,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    90,884 miles
    Test number
    683428770115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,884 miles (+1,487)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,884 miles
    Test number
    229954612604
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  9. Pass89,397 miles (+1,971)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,397 miles
    Test number
    781839804248
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy front exhaust clamp rattling (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail87,426 miles2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,426 miles
    Test number
    248956335171
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass87,426 miles (+2,092)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,426 miles
    Test number
    847086935141
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass85,334 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    85,334 miles
    Test number
    629276504133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail85,334 miles (+1,965)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,334 miles
    Test number
    727106404188
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass83,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    83,369 miles
    Test number
    507864323084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,369 miles (+2,146)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,369 miles
    Test number
    489544623003
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass81,223 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    81,223 miles
    Test number
    495416312032
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel cap seel cracking
    • NoteNsf fog lamp smashed
    • NoteSlight play on nsf and osf bottem balljoints

  17. Fail81,223 miles (+2,481)2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,223 miles
    Test number
    686466612001
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel cap seel cracking
    • NoteNsf fog lamp smashed
    • NoteSlight play on nsf and osf bottem balljoints

  18. Pass78,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    78,742 miles
    Test number
    578867711037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,742 miles (+2,553)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,742 miles
    Test number
    249457511075
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  20. Pass76,189 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    76,189 miles
    Test number
    270677559321
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOff side rear parking brake low performance

  21. Fail76,189 miles (+3,081)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,189 miles
    Test number
    980536959334
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOff side rear parking brake low performance

  22. Pass73,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    73,108 miles
    Test number
    664358358374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail73,108 miles (+8,862)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,108 miles
    Test number
    240747258302
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass64,246 miles (+4,277)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    64,246 miles
    Test number
    421595357474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,969 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    59,969 miles
    Test number
    783425436325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    55,399 miles
    Test number
    530945355364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail55,399 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,399 miles
    Test number
    431615055464
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about S720 FYG

Does S720 FYG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S720 FYG expired on 19 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S720 FYG?
The MOT on S720 FYG expired on 19 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S720 FYG done?
S720 FYG was recorded at 95,433 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2022, an average of 2,379 miles a year.
Has S720 FYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S720 FYG has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on S720 FYG 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 S720 FYG find?
S720 FYG passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both.

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