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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S744 DFAMOT history

S744 DFA is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 69,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2024.

S744 DFA blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2023
Mileage
69,750 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S744 DFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
4 May 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S744 DFA was last recorded at 69,750 miles on 4 May 2024, 4,645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,105 miles · 17 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
4,645 miles
Average per year
2,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 69,750 miles
  • 2022 – 65,105 miles
  • 2021 – 64,311 miles
  • 2020 – 63,320 miles
  • 2019 – 62,354 miles
  • 2018 – 60,813 miles
  • 2017 – 60,214 miles
  • 2016 – 59,035 miles
  • 2015 – 55,254 miles
  • 2014 – 49,607 miles
  • 2013 – 46,448 miles
  • 2012 – 42,845 miles
  • 2011 – 35,496 miles
  • 2010 – 30,271 miles
  • 2009 – 30,002 miles
  • 2008 – 29,668 miles
  • 2007 – 29,324 miles
  • 2006 – 29,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail69,750 miles
  • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silenser (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail69,750 miles (+4,645)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,750 miles
    Test number
    171122697619
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silenser (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass65,105 miles (+794)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    65,105 miles
    Test number
    552905769835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,311 miles (+991)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    64,311 miles
    Test number
    604662806538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,320 miles (+966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    63,320 miles
    Test number
    191401690748
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass62,354 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    62,354 miles
    Test number
    620641894114
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Tank Strap Corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail62,354 miles (+1,541)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,354 miles
    Test number
    789524906958
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Tank Strap Corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass60,813 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    60,813 miles
    Test number
    800255137780
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tank strap corroded slightly

  8. Fail60,811 miles (+597)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,811 miles
    Test number
    339973361822
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear back box outer skin coming away but leaking exhaust gases
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tank strap corroded slightly

  9. Pass60,214 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,214 miles
    Test number
    157289467692
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front metal brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absobers have light misting of oil
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket corroded and broken
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished

  10. Fail60,214 miles (+1,179)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,214 miles
    Test number
    443940138666
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front metal brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absobers have light misting of oil
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket corroded and broken
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished

  11. Pass59,035 miles (+3,781)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,035 miles
    Test number
    924120340634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT change as soon as possible (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass55,254 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,254 miles
    Test number
    656884522240
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  13. Fail55,254 miles (+5,647)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,254 miles
    Test number
    426853373090
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  14. Pass49,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,607 miles
    Test number
    955859764237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,607 miles (+3,159)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,607 miles
    Test number
    866129464206
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass46,448 miles (+3,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    46,448 miles
    Test number
    348976063471
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass42,845 miles (+7,349)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,845 miles
    Test number
    468172762281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,496 miles (+5,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    35,496 miles
    Test number
    396905361442
    • 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)

  19. Pass30,271 miles (+269)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    30,271 miles
    Test number
    361889050431
    • NoteBoth front lower ball joints have slight movement

  20. Pass30,002 miles (+334)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,002 miles
    Test number
    392331969438
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder tray fitted

  21. Pass29,668 miles (+344)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,668 miles
    Test number
    601234058210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,324 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    29,324 miles
    Test number
    401534957251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,040 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,040 miles
    Test number
    811111866276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S744 DFA

Does S744 DFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S744 DFA expired on 10 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S744 DFA?
The MOT on S744 DFA expired on 10 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S744 DFA done?
S744 DFA was recorded at 69,750 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2024, an average of 2,310 miles a year.
Has S744 DFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S744 DFA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S744 DFA 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 S744 DFA find?
S744 DFA failed its latest MOT on 4 May 2024 with 3 major defects: nearside outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front and rear; offside outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front and rear; rear exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silenser.

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