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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

S744 VGVMOT history

S744 VGV is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 25 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 76,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

S744 VGV blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
76,120 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S744 VGV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S744 VGV was last recorded at 76,120 miles on 13 May 2026, 525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,595 miles · 18 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
525 miles
Average per year
1,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,120 miles
  • 2024 – 75,595 miles
  • 2023 – 74,415 miles
  • 2022 – 73,617 miles
  • 2021 – 73,438 miles
  • 2020 – 73,334 miles
  • 2019 – 73,225 miles
  • 2018 – 72,826 miles
  • 2017 – 72,490 miles
  • 2016 – 72,115 miles
  • 2015 – 71,693 miles
  • 2014 – 71,198 miles
  • 2013 – 70,694 miles
  • 2012 – 70,241 miles
  • 2011 – 69,658 miles
  • 2010 – 68,654 miles
  • 2009 – 67,656 miles
  • 2008 – 64,465 miles
  • 2007 – 63,243 miles
  • 2006 – 54,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,120 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,120 miles (+525)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    76,120 miles
    Test number
    929539933929
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass75,595 miles (+1,180)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    75,595 miles
    Test number
    780242521049
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass74,415 miles (+798)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    74,415 miles
    Test number
    685368676085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps deteriorated
  4. Pass73,617 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    73,617 miles
    Test number
    609649109266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,438 miles (+104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    73,438 miles
    Test number
    157701163412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Pass73,334 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    73,334 miles
    Test number
    457439890922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,225 miles (+399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    73,225 miles
    Test number
    469074168476
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySLIGHT OIL LEAK.
  8. Pass72,826 miles (+336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,826 miles
    Test number
    634214838977
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s of steering rack
  9. Pass72,490 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,490 miles
    Test number
    456421688659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,115 miles (+422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,115 miles
    Test number
    141760014477
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.3.3b)
  11. Pass71,693 miles (+495)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    71,693 miles
    Test number
    635740695056
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteSlight oil leak
  12. Pass71,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,198 miles
    Test number
    167775384006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,198 miles (+504)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,198 miles
    Test number
    367995184022
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  14. Pass70,694 miles (+453)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,694 miles
    Test number
    389501683067
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Pass70,241 miles (+583)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    70,241 miles
    Test number
    176307882473
    • NotePas resovoir damp possible fluid level to high
    • NotePossible oil leak from rocker cover (o/s/f)
    • NoteSlight bind o/s/f brake
    • NoteSlight play o/s steering rack
    • NoteWashers weak after first application
  16. Pass69,658 miles (+1,004)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    69,658 miles
    Test number
    318183881049
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly insecure on nearside
  17. Pass68,654 miles (+998)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    68,654 miles
    Test number
    140509780048
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteN/s/f tyre close to limit on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on limit on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre close to limit on edges
    • NoteO/s/r tyre close to limit on inner edge
    • NotePas pump damp
  18. Pass67,656 miles (+3,191)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    67,656 miles
    Test number
    214322699066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,465 miles (+1,222)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,465 miles
    Test number
    231827468052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,243 miles (+8,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    63,243 miles
    Test number
    693148487095
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  21. Pass54,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    54,381 miles
    Test number
    390625696019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S744 VGV

Does S744 VGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S744 VGV is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S744 VGV?
The MOT on S744 VGV is valid until 12 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 VGV done?
S744 VGV was recorded at 76,120 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 1,081 miles a year.
Has S744 VGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S744 VGV has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2014.
Has the mileage on S744 VGV 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 VGV find?
S744 VGV passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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