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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S744 LLXMOT history

S744 LLX is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 66,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

S744 LLX blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
66,741 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S744 LLX
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S744 LLX was last recorded at 66,741 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 1,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,543 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,198 miles
Average per year
2,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,741 miles
  • 2025 – 65,543 miles
  • 2024 – 64,423 miles
  • 2023 – 63,502 miles
  • 2022 – 62,178 miles
  • 2021 – 60,832 miles
  • 2020 – 59,480 miles
  • 2019 – 57,890 miles
  • 2018 – 55,683 miles
  • 2017 – 53,896 miles
  • 2016 – 52,533 miles
  • 2015 – 50,970 miles
  • 2014 – 49,138 miles
  • 2013 – 46,929 miles
  • 2012 – 34,658 miles
  • 2011 – 25,108 miles
  • 2010 – 24,755 miles
  • 2009 – 22,525 miles
  • 2008 – 21,391 miles
  • 2006 – 20,577 miles
  • 2005 – 18,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,741 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,741 miles (+1,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    66,741 miles
    Test number
    145387063522
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass65,543 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    65,543 miles
    Test number
    207939615226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail65,519 miles (+1,096)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,519 miles
    Test number
    710169499156
    • DangerousOffside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass64,423 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    64,423 miles
    Test number
    623931105961
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail64,419 miles (+917)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,419 miles
    Test number
    278546317496
    • DangerousOffside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass63,502 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    63,502 miles
    Test number
    994883079975
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail63,502 miles (+1,324)1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,502 miles
    Test number
    124830037455
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass62,178 miles (+1,346)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    62,178 miles
    Test number
    147940925724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    60,832 miles
    Test number
    539054505064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,832 miles (+1,352)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,832 miles
    Test number
    515226912056
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass59,480 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2021
    Odometer
    59,480 miles
    Test number
    442605279557
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail59,472 miles (+1,582)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,472 miles
    Test number
    166280118153
    • MajorOffside Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass57,890 miles (+2,207)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2020
    Odometer
    57,890 miles
    Test number
    611674763243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,683 miles (+1,787)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,683 miles
    Test number
    715945458879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,896 miles (+1,363)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,896 miles
    Test number
    546300388124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres are showing signs of perishing cracks.we sugest replace all 4 tyres in the near future

  16. Pass52,533 miles (+1,563)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,533 miles
    Test number
    892959326371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,970 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,970 miles
    Test number
    248500995033
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass50,970 miles (+1,832)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,970 miles
    Test number
    585230295016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,138 miles (+2,209)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    49,138 miles
    Test number
    715108894025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,929 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,929 miles
    Test number
    185252893032
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  21. Fail46,929 miles (+12,271)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,929 miles
    Test number
    225499073003
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  22. Pass34,658 miles (+9,550)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    34,658 miles
    Test number
    157621582009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  23. Pass25,108 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,108 miles
    Test number
    247054401425
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  24. Fail25,107 miles (+352)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,107 miles
    Test number
    635963501161
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  25. Pass24,755 miles (+2,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    24,755 miles
    Test number
    714936800123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass22,525 miles (+1,134)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    22,525 miles
    Test number
    740780599089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,391 miles (+814)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    21,391 miles
    Test number
    933546708186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,577 miles (+1,716)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    20,577 miles
    Test number
    983470416323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass18,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    18,861 miles
    Test number
    961407395233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S744 LLX

Does S744 LLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S744 LLX is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S744 LLX?
The MOT on S744 LLX is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S744 LLX done?
S744 LLX was recorded at 66,741 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 2,339 miles a year.
Has S744 LLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S744 LLX has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S744 LLX 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 LLX find?
S744 LLX passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box.

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