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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S746 LSOMOT history

S746 LSO is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 135,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2024.

S746 LSO blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2025
Mileage
135,448 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S746 LSO
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 expired on 13 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S746 LSO was last recorded at 135,448 miles on 6 Feb 2024, 1,943 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jun 2016: 116,068 miles, lower than 116,976 miles on 25 Jun 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
133,505 miles · 14 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
1,943 miles
Average per year
5,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,448 miles
  • 2023 – 133,505 miles
  • 2022 – 131,638 miles
  • 2021 – 128,873 miles
  • 2019 – 127,947 miles
  • 2018 – 124,795 miles
  • 2017 – 121,706 miles
  • 2016 – 116,068 miles
  • 2015 – 110,514 miles
  • 2014 – 103,598 miles
  • 2013 – 88,362 miles
  • 2012 – 83,441 miles
  • 2011 – 77,422 miles
  • 2010 – 68,087 miles
  • 2009 – 61,092 miles
  • 2008 – 53,047 miles
  • 2007 – 47,970 miles
  • 2006 – 39,088 miles
  • 2005 – 38,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,448 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Near bottle (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

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

    Failure5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,448 miles (+1,943)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    135,448 miles
    Test number
    208825634875
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Near bottle (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass133,505 miles (+1,867)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    133,505 miles
    Test number
    769692444021
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass131,638 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    131,638 miles
    Test number
    837329272203
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion beside n/s rear jacking point

  4. Fail131,632 miles (+2,759)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,632 miles
    Test number
    800043973727
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion beside n/s rear jacking point

  5. Pass128,873 miles (+926)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    128,873 miles
    Test number
    973261886864
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on fuel tank strap
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Pass127,947 miles (+415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    127,947 miles
    Test number
    298103536113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail127,532 miles (+2,737)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,532 miles
    Test number
    720491331488
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass124,795 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    124,795 miles
    Test number
    428154402552
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail124,791 miles (+3,085)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,791 miles
    Test number
    943859177104
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass121,706 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    121,706 miles
    Test number
    536678300271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail121,690 miles (+106)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,690 miles
    Test number
    187531304808
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail121,584 miles (+5,516)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,584 miles
    Test number
    715139390790
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass116,068 miles (-908)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    116,068 miles
    Test number
    521009189542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail116,976 miles (+6,462)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,976 miles
    Test number
    892630275822
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  15. Pass110,514 miles (+6,916)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    110,514 miles
    Test number
    645987255162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass103,598 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    103,598 miles
    Test number
    857061674114
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

  17. Fail103,598 miles (+15,236)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,598 miles
    Test number
    577471974179
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

  18. Pass88,362 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    88,362 miles
    Test number
    667899773154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,346 miles (+4,905)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,346 miles
    Test number
    168633073111
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass83,441 miles (+6,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    83,441 miles
    Test number
    125206262167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass77,422 miles (+9,335)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    77,422 miles
    Test number
    278485781114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Pass68,087 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    68,087 miles
    Test number
    253912750172
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  23. Fail68,086 miles (+6,994)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,086 miles
    Test number
    894502850144
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  24. Pass61,092 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,092 miles
    Test number
    734736869106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail61,022 miles (+7,975)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,022 miles
    Test number
    243092669120
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass53,047 miles (+5,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    53,047 miles
    Test number
    941204068149
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass47,970 miles (+8,882)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    47,970 miles
    Test number
    303235867197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass39,088 miles (+453)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    39,088 miles
    Test number
    183089576193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass38,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    38,635 miles
    Test number
    380729295474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S746 LSO

Does S746 LSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S746 LSO expired on 13 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S746 LSO?
The MOT on S746 LSO expired on 13 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S746 LSO done?
S746 LSO was recorded at 135,448 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2024, an average of 5,296 miles a year.
Has S746 LSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S746 LSO has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on S746 LSO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S746 LSO find?
S746 LSO passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near bottle; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion.

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