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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S755 LOYMOT history

S755 LOY is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2023.

S755 LOY green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2024
Mileage
126,033 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S755 LOY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S755 LOY was last recorded at 126,033 miles on 8 Mar 2023, 299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,734 miles · 4 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
299 miles
Average per year
5,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 126,033 miles
  • 2022 – 125,734 miles
  • 2020 – 120,981 miles
  • 2019 – 103,676 miles
  • 2018 – 93,247 miles
  • 2016 – 84,748 miles
  • 2015 – 70,555 miles
  • 2014 – 60,078 miles
  • 2013 – 46,147 miles
  • 2012 – 45,426 miles
  • 2010 – 43,239 miles
  • 2009 – 39,388 miles
  • 2008 – 35,644 miles
  • 2007 – 31,374 miles
  • 2006 – 25,546 miles
  • 2005 – 23,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,033 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth & 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth & 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,033 miles (+299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    126,033 miles
    Test number
    492670195388
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass125,734 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    125,734 miles
    Test number
    578239671923
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail125,733 miles (+4,752)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,733 miles
    Test number
    821520335061
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switch faulty constantly on once position lamps turned on (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass120,981 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    120,981 miles
    Test number
    549665972810
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail120,981 miles (+17,305)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,981 miles
    Test number
    927802888637
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass103,676 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,676 miles
    Test number
    102640469578
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail103,676 miles (+10,429)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,676 miles
    Test number
    279670923809
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass93,247 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    93,247 miles
    Test number
    771422253032
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust bracket excessively corroded but still supports exhaust
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail93,246 miles (+8,498)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,246 miles
    Test number
    840767980126
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust bracket excessively corroded but still supports exhaust
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass84,748 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    84,748 miles
    Test number
    164609546214
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 1000 miles left (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Fail84,746 miles (+14,191)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,746 miles
    Test number
    766660619276
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass70,555 miles (+10,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    70,555 miles
    Test number
    316706114948
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass60,078 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,078 miles
    Test number
    458195774295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,024 miles (+13,877)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,024 miles
    Test number
    188383874231
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Note225 45 17

  15. Pass46,147 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,147 miles
    Test number
    608325733113
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  16. Fail46,147 miles (+721)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,147 miles
    Test number
    545263833115
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  17. Pass45,426 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,426 miles
    Test number
    146725392461
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Fail45,426 miles (+2,187)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,426 miles
    Test number
    458134392043
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass43,239 miles (+3,851)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,239 miles
    Test number
    322076450290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,388 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,388 miles
    Test number
    892779459213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail39,382 miles (+3,738)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,382 miles
    Test number
    701527859231
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass35,644 miles (+4,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,644 miles
    Test number
    352589158446
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass31,374 miles (+5,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,374 miles
    Test number
    233659347206
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass25,546 miles (+1,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    25,546 miles
    Test number
    131181606269
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass23,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    23,644 miles
    Test number
    251067815245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S755 LOY

Does S755 LOY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S755 LOY expired on 7 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S755 LOY?
The MOT on S755 LOY expired on 7 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S755 LOY done?
S755 LOY was recorded at 126,033 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2023, an average of 5,822 miles a year.
Has S755 LOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S755 LOY has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S755 LOY 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 S755 LOY find?
S755 LOY passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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