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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S734 FANMOT history

S734 FAN is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 79,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

S734 FAN black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
79,770 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S734 FAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S734 FAN was last recorded at 79,770 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 806 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,964 miles · 8 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
806 miles
Average per year
907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,770 miles
  • 2025 – 78,964 miles
  • 2024 – 78,650 miles
  • 2022 – 78,448 miles
  • 2021 – 77,760 miles
  • 2020 – 77,100 miles
  • 2019 – 75,580 miles
  • 2018 – 74,858 miles
  • 2017 – 74,094 miles
  • 2016 – 73,549 miles
  • 2015 – 73,418 miles
  • 2014 – 73,251 miles
  • 2013 – 73,016 miles
  • 2012 – 72,294 miles
  • 2011 – 71,473 miles
  • 2010 – 71,458 miles
  • 2008 – 71,446 miles
  • 2007 – 69,577 miles
  • 2006 – 69,090 miles
  • 2005 – 61,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,770 miles

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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT SPRINGS CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both front tyres very slight wear inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,770 miles (+806)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    79,770 miles
    Test number
    5354040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,964 miles (+314)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    78,964 miles
    Test number
    4016884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,650 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    78,650 miles
    Test number
    2832225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,448 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    78,448 miles
    Test number
    930353728053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail78,446 miles (+686)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,446 miles
    Test number
    265179724337
    • MajorFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass77,760 miles (+660)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    77,760 miles
    Test number
    753727780501
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  7. Pass77,100 miles (+1,520)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    77,100 miles
    Test number
    624817137474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,580 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,580 miles
    Test number
    380251100417
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail75,579 miles (+721)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,579 miles
    Test number
    198838702039
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass74,858 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,858 miles
    Test number
    268354106117
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail74,834 miles (+740)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,834 miles
    Test number
    663388764755
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass74,094 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,094 miles
    Test number
    792320876552
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres very slight wear inner edge

  13. Fail74,090 miles (+541)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,090 miles
    Test number
    881120392930
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering retaining device missing track rod end nut missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres very slight wear inner edge

  14. Pass73,549 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,549 miles
    Test number
    391563758467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,548 miles (+130)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,548 miles
    Test number
    146744974837
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  16. Pass73,418 miles (+167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    73,418 miles
    Test number
    447080255128
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass73,251 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    73,251 miles
    Test number
    568079534164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,016 miles (+722)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    73,016 miles
    Test number
    748392653164
    • NoteLight corrosion on brake pipes

  19. Pass72,294 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,294 miles
    Test number
    208059842462
    • NoteCorrosion on brake pipes

  20. Fail72,290 miles (+817)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,290 miles
    Test number
    135997242190
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion on brake pipes

  21. Pass71,473 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,473 miles
    Test number
    107118251170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail71,458 miles (+12)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,458 miles
    Test number
    440095970187
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres splitting

  23. Pass71,446 miles (+1,869)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    71,446 miles
    Test number
    952389868268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass69,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    69,577 miles
    Test number
    223667197140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail69,553 miles (+373)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,553 miles
    Test number
    644147597142
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass69,180 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    69,180 miles
    Test number
    594032007017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail69,090 miles (+7,690)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,090 miles
    Test number
    443105356492
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  28. Pass61,400 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    61,400 miles
    Test number
    274557045359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Fail61,400 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,400 miles
    Test number
    512647945328
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about S734 FAN

Does S734 FAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S734 FAN is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S734 FAN?
The MOT on S734 FAN is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S734 FAN done?
S734 FAN was recorded at 79,770 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 907 miles a year.
Has S734 FAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S734 FAN has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S734 FAN 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 S734 FAN find?
S734 FAN passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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