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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S746 WMSMOT history

S746 WMS is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 81,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2023.

S746 WMS silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2024
Mileage
81,349 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S746 WMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S746 WMS was last recorded at 81,349 miles on 22 Nov 2023, 291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,058 miles · 2 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
291 miles
Average per year
2,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 81,349 miles
  • 2022 – 81,058 miles
  • 2021 – 79,751 miles
  • 2020 – 77,673 miles
  • 2019 – 76,914 miles
  • 2018 – 75,424 miles
  • 2017 – 74,328 miles
  • 2016 – 71,090 miles
  • 2015 – 67,456 miles
  • 2014 – 63,096 miles
  • 2013 – 62,403 miles
  • 2012 – 61,905 miles
  • 2011 – 60,755 miles
  • 2010 – 57,794 miles
  • 2009 – 53,703 miles
  • 2008 – 52,240 miles
  • 2007 – 50,942 miles
  • 2006 – 42,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,349 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside front to rear outer sill slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Outer front to rear outer sill slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,349 miles (+291)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    81,349 miles
    Test number
    867889684198
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass81,058 miles (+1,307)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    81,058 miles
    Test number
    643315601375
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass79,751 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    79,751 miles
    Test number
    382632719267
    • AdvisoryNearside front to rear outer sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer front to rear outer sill slightly corroded

  4. Fail79,748 miles (+2,075)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,748 miles
    Test number
    502263189488
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside front to rear outer sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer front to rear outer sill slightly corroded

  5. Pass77,673 miles (+759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,673 miles
    Test number
    544307928699
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  6. Pass76,914 miles (+1,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,914 miles
    Test number
    729346703070
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass75,424 miles (+1,096)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    75,424 miles
    Test number
    543825889097
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs have slight corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting rubber perished and cracking.

  8. Pass74,328 miles (+3,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,328 miles
    Test number
    503662641203
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded N.S.F., O.S.F., N.S.R. & O.S.R. (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass71,090 miles (+3,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    71,090 miles
    Test number
    248085874943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass67,456 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,456 miles
    Test number
    465790105193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,453 miles (+4,357)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,453 miles
    Test number
    969579095094
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass63,096 miles (+693)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,096 miles
    Test number
    407265604150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,403 miles (+498)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,403 miles
    Test number
    455707873020
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass61,905 miles (+1,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,905 miles
    Test number
    379433162082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass60,755 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,755 miles
    Test number
    615103261058
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail60,754 miles (+2,960)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,754 miles
    Test number
    306900761008
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass57,794 miles (+4,091)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,794 miles
    Test number
    524776250026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass53,703 miles (+1,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,703 miles
    Test number
    421315779058
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass52,240 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    52,240 miles
    Test number
    650668078075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail52,240 miles (+1,298)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,240 miles
    Test number
    244207778038
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass50,942 miles (+8,799)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    50,942 miles
    Test number
    851063777000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,143 miles
    Test number
    681075866061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S746 WMS

Does S746 WMS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S746 WMS expired on 5 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S746 WMS?
The MOT on S746 WMS expired on 5 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S746 WMS done?
S746 WMS was recorded at 81,349 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2023, an average of 2,213 miles a year.
Has S746 WMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S746 WMS has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S746 WMS 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 S746 WMS find?
S746 WMS passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly damaged; anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear; coil spring corroded all 4, and 3 more.

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