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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

S756 NLWMOT history

S756 NLW is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 15 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 148,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2023.

S756 NLW silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2024
Mileage
148,302 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S756 NLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S756 NLW was last recorded at 148,302 miles on 31 Aug 2023, 3,906 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 May 2009: 69,864 miles, lower than 647,849 miles on 9 May 2008.

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
144,396 miles · 10 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
3,906 miles
Average per year
5,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 148,302 miles
  • 2020 – 144,396 miles
  • 2019 – 143,796 miles
  • 2018 – 142,953 miles
  • 2017 – 141,447 miles
  • 2016 – 140,026 miles
  • 2015 – 125,734 miles
  • 2014 – 117,817 miles
  • 2013 – 107,809 miles
  • 2012 – 101,553 miles
  • 2011 – 91,694 miles
  • 2010 – 80,301 miles
  • 2009 – 69,864 miles
  • 2008 – 647,849 miles
  • 2007 – 59,958 miles
  • 2006 – 56,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,302 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear sills rusty but not excessive

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,302 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    148,302 miles
    Test number
    444148506404
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sills rusty but not excessive

  2. Fail148,302 miles2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,302 miles
    Test number
    908125201626
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sills rusty but not excessive

  3. FailMileage not read6 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    301094289376
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded between n/side rear flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded between o/side rear flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.04 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.65 (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 268ppm (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion at rear of o/side outer sill

  4. PassMileage not read2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    475254103917
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe/s corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. FailMileage not read2 dangerous6 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    524923834440
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of tread on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.64% (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.62% (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 231ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in zone a and b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between n/side rear flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between o/side rear flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    487087126650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail144,396 miles (+600)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,396 miles
    Test number
    110028148018
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass143,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    143,796 miles
    Test number
    713735019994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail143,796 miles (+843)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,796 miles
    Test number
    776109264798
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass142,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    142,953 miles
    Test number
    468219136019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail142,953 miles (+1,506)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,953 miles
    Test number
    405133211606
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass141,447 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    141,447 miles
    Test number
    719528507608
    • AdvisoryBoth seats slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded

  13. Fail141,446 miles (+1,420)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,446 miles
    Test number
    759092499123
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth seats slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded

  14. Pass140,026 miles (+14,292)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    140,026 miles
    Test number
    794670873366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass125,734 miles (+7,917)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    125,734 miles
    Test number
    358164525478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass117,817 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    117,817 miles
    Test number
    489592204317
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail117,817 miles (+10,008)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,817 miles
    Test number
    535192604315
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass107,809 miles (+6,256)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    107,809 miles
    Test number
    437474983104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass101,553 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    101,553 miles
    Test number
    965672732179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded

  20. Fail101,553 miles (+9,859)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,553 miles
    Test number
    137952332128
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded

  21. Pass91,694 miles (+11,393)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    91,694 miles
    Test number
    669555141198
    • NoteCatalytic converter seam blowing
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn to limit......advise replace! 225/50ZR15

  22. Fail80,301 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,301 miles
    Test number
    163797130175
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteCoolant leak

  23. Pass80,301 miles (+10,437)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    80,301 miles
    Test number
    844507930187
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteCoolant leak

  24. Pass69,864 miles (-577,985)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    69,864 miles
    Test number
    994993939163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass647,849 miles (+587,891)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    647,849 miles
    Test number
    581780338182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,958 miles (+3,618)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    59,958 miles
    Test number
    221241737472
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread worn down to 1.6mm limit in centre (225/50ZR16 92W)

  27. Pass56,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    56,340 miles
    Test number
    600335826131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S756 NLW

Does S756 NLW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S756 NLW expired on 30 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S756 NLW?
The MOT on S756 NLW expired on 30 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S756 NLW done?
S756 NLW was recorded at 148,302 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2023, an average of 5,309 miles a year.
Has S756 NLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S756 NLW has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S756 NLW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S756 NLW find?
S756 NLW passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sills rusty but not excessive.

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