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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S75 FGPMOT history

S75 FGP is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 57,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

S75 FGP blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
57,906 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S75 FGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S75 FGP was last recorded at 57,906 miles on 21 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Aug 2020: 48,160 miles, lower than 48,186 miles on 31 Jul 2019.

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
57,906 miles · 15 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,906 miles
  • 2025 – 57,205 miles
  • 2024 – 56,375 miles
  • 2023 – 53,383 miles
  • 2022 – 51,255 miles
  • 2021 – 49,102 miles
  • 2020 – 48,634 miles
  • 2019 – 48,186 miles
  • 2018 – 47,878 miles
  • 2016 – 47,868 miles
  • 2015 – 46,845 miles
  • 2014 – 45,544 miles
  • 2013 – 42,239 miles
  • 2012 – 37,144 miles
  • 2011 – 32,042 miles
  • 2010 – 25,950 miles
  • 2009 – 24,236 miles
  • 2008 – 23,579 miles
  • 2007 – 20,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,906 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,906 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    57,906 miles
    Test number
    403311112536
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail57,906 miles (+701)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,906 miles
    Test number
    503284492535
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached fixing not secure with any locking nut type. (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (inner wheel arch) (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass57,205 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    57,205 miles
    Test number
    656791754390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail57,181 miles (+806)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,181 miles
    Test number
    834679233001
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass56,375 miles (+2,992)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    56,375 miles
    Test number
    472240262186
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral age corrosion
  6. Pass53,383 miles (+2,128)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    53,383 miles
    Test number
    507176276700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  7. Pass51,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    51,255 miles
    Test number
    267971313199
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Fail51,255 miles (+2,153)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,255 miles
    Test number
    930881696947
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass49,102 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    49,102 miles
    Test number
    231931904312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,634 miles (+474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    48,634 miles
    Test number
    587525288743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail48,160 miles (-26)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,160 miles
    Test number
    947681027268
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass48,186 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    48,186 miles
    Test number
    220410811063
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension is corroded both sides
  13. Fail48,186 miles (+308)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,186 miles
    Test number
    944807336756
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension is corroded both sides
  14. Pass47,878 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    47,878 miles
    Test number
    375494013323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,868 miles (+1,023)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    47,868 miles
    Test number
    997656492645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    46,845 miles
    Test number
    746266423828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,845 miles (+1,301)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,845 miles
    Test number
    657538331409
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  18. Pass45,544 miles (+3,305)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,544 miles
    Test number
    665278944201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,239 miles (+5,095)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,239 miles
    Test number
    375081623252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,144 miles (+5,102)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    37,144 miles
    Test number
    818459702275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,042 miles (+6,092)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    32,042 miles
    Test number
    966006101234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,950 miles (+1,714)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    25,950 miles
    Test number
    192337680193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,236 miles (+657)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    24,236 miles
    Test number
    802508699122
    • NoteHandbrake cable clip weak and not holding the cable fully
  24. Pass23,579 miles (+3,134)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    23,579 miles
    Test number
    930595018246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    20,445 miles
    Test number
    480547407289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S75 FGP

Does S75 FGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S75 FGP is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S75 FGP?
The MOT on S75 FGP is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S75 FGP done?
S75 FGP was recorded at 57,906 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 1,990 miles a year.
Has S75 FGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S75 FGP has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S75 FGP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Aug 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S75 FGP find?
S75 FGP passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear upper anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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