
BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc
S749 UUXMOT history
S749 UUX is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 153,790 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 153,790 mi
- At MOT on 29 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,074 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S749 UUX
- 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 28 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S749 UUX was last recorded at 153,790 miles on 29 Dec 2022, 226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 153,564 miles · 2 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 226 miles
- Average per year
- 5,074 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 153,790 miles
- 2021 – 153,564 miles
- 2020 – 153,480 miles
- 2019 – 152,496 miles
- 2018 – 151,206 miles
- 2017 – 150,415 miles
- 2016 – 144,971 miles
- 2015 – 121,778 miles
- 2014 – 101,182 miles
- 2013 – 99,044 miles
- 2012 – 96,572 miles
- 2011 – 90,183 miles
- 2010 – 86,790 miles
- 2009 – 83,057 miles
- 2008 – 75,314 miles
- 2006 – 70,821 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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.
Corrosion to front exhaust clamps
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake discs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Perishing to n/s/f o/s/f brake hoses
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Signs of corrosion to n/s/ o/s sills
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Signs of corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,790 miles (+226)1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 153,790 miles
- Test number
- 153954142853
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass153,564 miles (+84)1 minor22 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 153,564 miles
- Test number
- 789540840807
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryA both sill cover fitted and prevent to fully inspection it.
- AdvisoryAll prescribed areas is corroded.
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryInner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail153,480 miles (+984)4 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,480 miles
- Test number
- 370762246609
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust down pipe support bracket broken
Pass152,496 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 152,496 miles
- Test number
- 779747926514
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front exhaust clamps
- AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake discs
- AdvisoryPerishing to n/s/f o/s/f brake hoses
- AdvisorySigns of corrosion to n/s/ o/s sills
- AdvisorySigns of corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe
Fail152,494 miles (+1,288)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,494 miles
- Test number
- 309480957959
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryBind to o/s/r brake
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front exhaust clamps
- AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake discs
- AdvisoryPerishing to n/s/f o/s/f brake hoses
- AdvisorySigns of corrosion to n/s/ o/s sills
- AdvisorySigns of corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe
Pass151,206 miles (+791)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 151,206 miles
- Test number
- 473525512154
- AdvisoryHeadlight images are dim
Pass150,415 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 150,415 miles
- Test number
- 223993959777
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail150,414 miles (+5,443)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,414 miles
- Test number
- 368897544468
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryAll brake discs rusty
Pass144,971 miles (+23,193)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 144,971 miles
- Test number
- 218125661024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail121,778 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,778 miles
- Test number
- 847422975039
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- 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)
Pass121,778 miles (+20,596)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 121,778 miles
- Test number
- 895042775023
- 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)
Pass101,182 miles (+2,138)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 101,182 miles
- Test number
- 257127174079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,044 miles (+2,472)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 99,044 miles
- Test number
- 158414613139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,572 miles (+3)2 dangerous1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 96,572 miles
- Test number
- 119350122424
- DangerousN/s/f tyre worn excessively inner edge
- DangerousO/s/f tyre worn excessively inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteO/s/f electric window not working
Fail96,569 miles (+6,386)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,569 miles
- Test number
- 307897312062
- DangerousN/s/f tyre worn excessively inner edge
- DangerousO/s/f tyre worn excessively inner edge
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteO/s/f electric window not working
Pass90,183 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 90,183 miles
- Test number
- 326488921058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,182 miles (+3,392)1 dangerous7 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,182 miles
- Test number
- 445368221058
- DangerousN/S/R parking brake under performance.need chacking for cabel and mechinicism.
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteAir bags warning light on.
- NoteHeater not working.
Pass86,790 miles1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 86,790 miles
- Test number
- 104143430055
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Note2 leds out in centre brake light.
- NoteBack axle mountings have dropped onto stops.
- NoteBack exhaust box corroded and delaminating,
- NoteO/s washer jet leaking.
Fail86,790 miles (+3,733)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,790 miles
- Test number
- 444673930086
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Note2 leds out in centre brake light.
- NoteBack axle mountings have dropped onto stops.
- NoteBack exhaust box corroded and delaminating,
- NoteO/s washer jet leaking.
Pass83,057 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 83,057 miles
- Test number
- 463263829076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,057 miles (+7,743)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,057 miles
- Test number
- 311559719018
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass75,314 miles (+4,493)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 75,314 miles
- Test number
- 172184718076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,821 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 70,821 miles
- Test number
- 554775536232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,821 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,821 miles
- Test number
- 554054536207
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about S749 UUX
- Does S749 UUX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S749 UUX expired on 28 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S749 UUX?
- The MOT on S749 UUX expired on 28 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S749 UUX done?
- S749 UUX was recorded at 153,790 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2022, an average of 5,074 miles a year.
- Has S749 UUX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S749 UUX has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2020.
- Has the mileage on S749 UUX 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 S749 UUX find?
- S749 UUX passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; coil spring corroded all, and 11 more.
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