BMW Z3
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc
S744 HGXMOT history
S744 HGX is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 11 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 69,376 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 69,376 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,131 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S744 HGX
- 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
- 11 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S744 HGX was last recorded at 69,376 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 69,324 miles · 3 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 52 miles
- Average per year
- 3,131 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 69,376 miles
- 2025 – 69,324 miles
- 2024 – 69,098 miles
- 2023 – 68,742 miles
- 2022 – 68,320 miles
- 2021 – 67,823 miles
- 2020 – 66,559 miles
- 2018 – 63,170 miles
- 2017 – 58,591 miles
- 2016 – 53,782 miles
- 2015 – 49,321 miles
- 2014 – 42,831 miles
- 2013 – 35,797 miles
- 2012 – 29,816 miles
- 2011 – 24,154 miles
- 2010 – 20,062 miles
- 2009 – 14,980 miles
- 2008 – 11,223 miles
- 2007 – 9,247 miles
- 2006 – 8,823 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass69,376 miles
- AdvisoryBoth sides front lower ball joints starting to unbondRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisorySlight play noted in drivers seat
- AdvisoryVarious steering suspension & brake components showing corrosion
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.
Various steering/suspension & brake components showing corrosion
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Both sides front lower ball joints showing signs of unbonding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Lower ball joint bonding separated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Lower ball joint bonding starting to separate
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
22 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,376 miles (+52)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 69,376 miles
- Test number
- 228171353534
- AdvisoryBoth sides front lower ball joints starting to unbond
- AdvisorySlight play noted in drivers seat
- AdvisoryVarious steering suspension & brake components showing corrosion
Pass69,324 miles (+226)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 69,324 miles
- Test number
- 624072294185
- AdvisoryBoth sides front lower ball joints showing signs of unbounding
- AdvisorySlight play in drivers seat.
- AdvisoryVarious steering/suspension & brake components showing corrosion
Pass69,098 miles (+356)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 69,098 miles
- Test number
- 446446064480
- AdvisoryBoth sides front lower ball joints showing signs of unbonding
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious steering/suspension & brake components showing corrosion
Pass68,742 miles (+422)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 68,742 miles
- Test number
- 443433716791
- AdvisoryBoth sides front lower ball joints showing signs of unbonding
- AdvisoryOil leaks noted
- AdvisoryVarious steering/suspension & brake components showing corrosion
Pass68,320 miles (+497)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 68,320 miles
- Test number
- 686088377463
- AdvisoryBoth sides front lower balljoints unbonding
- AdvisoryVarious steering/suspension & brake components showing corrosion
Pass67,823 miles (+1,264)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 67,823 miles
- Test number
- 383124945753
- AdvisoryBoth sides front lower ball joints starting to unbond
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust support bracket broken
- AdvisoryVarious suspension,steering & brake components showing corrossion
Pass66,559 miles (+3,389)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 66,559 miles
- Test number
- 529059561866
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,170 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 63,170 miles
- Test number
- 616872581813
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower ball joint bonding separated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower ball joint bonding starting to separate
Fail63,166 miles (+4,575)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,166 miles
- Test number
- 222024620033
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower ball joint bonding separated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower ball joint bonding starting to separate
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing hard on inner edge
Pass58,591 miles (+4,809)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 58,591 miles
- Test number
- 807302481317
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass53,782 miles (+107)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 53,782 miles
- Test number
- 888536162627
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,675 miles (+4,354)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,675 miles
- Test number
- 418223440750
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has been run flat and worn the inside side wall
Pass49,321 miles (+6,490)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 49,321 miles
- Test number
- 625900135256
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass42,831 miles (+7,034)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 42,831 miles
- Test number
- 995331034290
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass35,797 miles (+5,981)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 35,797 miles
- Test number
- 975754133297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,816 miles (+5,662)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 29,816 miles
- Test number
- 396449222490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,154 miles (+4,092)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 24,154 miles
- Test number
- 257906431249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,062 miles (+5,082)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 20,062 miles
- Test number
- 964361420287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,980 miles (+3,757)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 14,980 miles
- Test number
- 490261439282
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing inner edge
- NoteOffside rear tyrewearing inner edge
Pass11,223 miles (+1,976)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 11,223 miles
- Test number
- 334950348294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,247 miles (+424)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 9,247 miles
- Test number
- 150228247207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,823 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 8,823 miles
- Test number
- 914470756258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S744 HGX
- Does S744 HGX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S744 HGX is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S744 HGX?
- The MOT on S744 HGX is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S744 HGX done?
- S744 HGX was recorded at 69,376 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 3,131 miles a year.
- Has S744 HGX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S744 HGX has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2018.
- Has the mileage on S744 HGX 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 HGX find?
- S744 HGX passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: both sides front lower ball joints starting to unbond; slight play noted in drivers seat; various steering suspension & brake components showing corrosion.
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