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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S72 CDLMOT history

S72 CDL is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 77,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

S72 CDL silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
77,692 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S72 CDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S72 CDL was last recorded at 77,692 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 12,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,813 miles · 12 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
12,879 miles
Average per year
1,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,692 miles
  • 2025 – 64,813 miles
  • 2024 – 60,876 miles
  • 2023 – 59,568 miles
  • 2021 – 58,230 miles
  • 2019 – 58,182 miles
  • 2018 – 57,680 miles
  • 2017 – 56,674 miles
  • 2016 – 55,085 miles
  • 2015 – 54,120 miles
  • 2014 – 53,063 miles
  • 2013 – 51,986 miles
  • 2010 – 50,330 miles
  • 2008 – 45,776 miles
  • 2007 – 42,679 miles
  • 2006 – 37,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,692 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive strong advise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    77,692 miles
    Test number
    639766243213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail77,692 miles (+12,879)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,692 miles
    Test number
    294837093865
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass64,813 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    64,813 miles
    Test number
    967191904318
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive strong advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail64,788 miles (+3,912)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,788 miles
    Test number
    706294583912
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive strong advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass60,876 miles (+1,308)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    60,876 miles
    Test number
    222784244401
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened REAR BUSH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension rod modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened REAR BUSH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass59,568 miles (+1,338)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    59,568 miles
    Test number
    238789702053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,230 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    58,230 miles
    Test number
    130332931610
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working taped up (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass58,182 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,182 miles
    Test number
    995944696126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail58,160 miles (+480)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,160 miles
    Test number
    340285294762
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass57,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    57,680 miles
    Test number
    775733241285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,679 miles (+1,005)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,679 miles
    Test number
    943249916708
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake is grabbing slightly

  12. Pass56,674 miles (+226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,674 miles
    Test number
    402868948452
    • AdvisorySlight play to rack end.

  13. Fail56,448 miles (+1,363)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,448 miles
    Test number
    133412409281
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass55,085 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,085 miles
    Test number
    528413796258
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  15. Fail55,084 miles (+964)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,084 miles
    Test number
    531652726766
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  16. Pass54,120 miles (+5)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,120 miles
    Test number
    627704265050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront coil springs rusty
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded

  17. Fail54,115 miles (+1,052)2 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,115 miles
    Test number
    649907755028
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront coil springs rusty
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded

  18. Pass53,063 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    53,063 miles
    Test number
    866726554063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteExhaust system rusty
    • NoteFuel cap rubber seal splitting
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteRear coil springs rusty

  19. Fail53,063 miles (+1,077)5 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,063 miles
    Test number
    189915954003
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteExhaust system rusty
    • NoteFuel cap rubber seal splitting
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteRear coil springs rusty

  20. Pass51,986 miles (+1,656)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    51,986 miles
    Test number
    718068613004
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDip lights set at lowest position
    • NoteO/s/f seat belt slow to return
    • NotePlastic sills
    • NoteRear brake hose metal ends showing corrosion
    • NoteRear discs showing corrosion around edges

  21. Pass50,330 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,330 miles
    Test number
    891411190039
    • NoteAll tyres worn low, especially front tyres
    • NoteFront brake pads low

  22. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    983791699063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    344330399059
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  24. Pass45,776 miles (+3,097)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    45,776 miles
    Test number
    611632798003
    • NoteGENERAL CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE.
    • NoteINTERNAL CATALLITIC CONVERTER PARTS LOOSE BUT PASSED EMISSION TEST.

  25. Pass42,679 miles (+4,721)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,679 miles
    Test number
    563734177061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,958 miles
    Test number
    321715876066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S72 CDL

Does S72 CDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S72 CDL is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S72 CDL?
The MOT on S72 CDL is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S72 CDL done?
S72 CDL was recorded at 77,692 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 1,956 miles a year.
Has S72 CDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S72 CDL has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S72 CDL 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 S72 CDL find?
S72 CDL passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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