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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S728 MLPMOT history

S728 MLP is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 30 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 95,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

S728 MLP blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
95,326 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S728 MLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S728 MLP was last recorded at 95,326 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,567 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
759 miles
Average per year
2,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,326 miles
  • 2025 – 94,567 miles
  • 2024 – 94,039 miles
  • 2023 – 93,492 miles
  • 2022 – 92,973 miles
  • 2021 – 91,241 miles
  • 2019 – 88,170 miles
  • 2018 – 83,326 miles
  • 2016 – 79,890 miles
  • 2015 – 77,546 miles
  • 2014 – 75,490 miles
  • 2013 – 73,432 miles
  • 2012 – 71,664 miles
  • 2011 – 69,251 miles
  • 2010 – 66,121 miles
  • 2009 – 62,965 miles
  • 2008 – 58,605 miles
  • 2007 – 52,894 miles
  • 2006 – 45,468 miles
  • 2005 – 39,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,326 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront fog light switch is not working

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,326 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    95,326 miles
    Test number
    529697168278
    • AdvisoryFront fog light switch is not working

  2. Fail95,324 miles (+757)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,324 miles
    Test number
    959042188169
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront fog light switch is not working

  3. Pass94,567 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    94,567 miles
    Test number
    180530345353
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visibel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail94,565 miles (+526)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,565 miles
    Test number
    191219208887
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visibel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass94,039 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    94,039 miles
    Test number
    520855631113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail94,034 miles (+542)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,034 miles
    Test number
    317971502832
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bith ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass93,492 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    93,492 miles
    Test number
    455754329653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,415 miles (+442)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    93,415 miles
    Test number
    239408108971
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking Brake Performance Low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass92,973 miles (+1,732)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    92,973 miles
    Test number
    179565047820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,241 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    91,241 miles
    Test number
    396104619650
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail91,233 miles (+3,063)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,233 miles
    Test number
    873958320913
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass88,170 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,170 miles
    Test number
    227385999686
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod

  13. Fail88,170 miles (+4,844)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,170 miles
    Test number
    749034556993
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod

  14. Pass83,326 miles (+3,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,326 miles
    Test number
    723898866951
    • 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)

  15. Pass79,890 miles (+2,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,890 miles
    Test number
    446507869364
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass77,546 miles (+2,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    77,546 miles
    Test number
    343611923956
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass75,490 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    75,490 miles
    Test number
    838370334326
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOffside trackrod inner joints slight play

  18. Fail75,490 miles (+2,058)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,490 miles
    Test number
    408679324313
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOffside trackrod inner joints slight play

  19. Pass73,432 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    73,432 miles
    Test number
    257630613380
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail73,432 miles (+1,768)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,432 miles
    Test number
    437538803416
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass71,664 miles (+2,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,664 miles
    Test number
    386633482232
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass69,251 miles (+3,130)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,251 miles
    Test number
    368810381251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass66,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    66,121 miles
    Test number
    990011980263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail66,116 miles (+3,151)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,116 miles
    Test number
    373131680202
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass62,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    62,965 miles
    Test number
    723058159206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail62,964 miles (+4,359)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,964 miles
    Test number
    571128059251
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass58,605 miles (+5,711)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,605 miles
    Test number
    393255278273
    • NoteBrake pipes showing signs of corrosion .
    • NoteFront exhaust mouting bdly corroded and partially snapped.
    • NoteFront propshaft coupling split .

  28. Pass52,894 miles (+7,426)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    52,894 miles
    Test number
    262392187277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass45,468 miles (+5,843)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    45,468 miles
    Test number
    712371556252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass39,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    39,625 miles
    Test number
    142162665278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S728 MLP

Does S728 MLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S728 MLP is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S728 MLP?
The MOT on S728 MLP is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S728 MLP done?
S728 MLP was recorded at 95,326 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 2,685 miles a year.
Has S728 MLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S728 MLP has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S728 MLP 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 S728 MLP find?
S728 MLP passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: front fog light switch is not working.

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