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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S760 RCSMOT history

S760 RCS is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 30 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 99,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2022.

S760 RCS blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2023
Mileage
99,883 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2021
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S760 RCS
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
30 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S760 RCS was last recorded at 99,883 miles on 19 Aug 2021, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,876 miles · 2 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
5,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 99,883 miles
  • 2020 – 98,466 miles
  • 2019 – 96,616 miles
  • 2018 – 93,254 miles
  • 2017 – 91,780 miles
  • 2016 – 88,042 miles
  • 2015 – 82,840 miles
  • 2014 – 78,202 miles
  • 2013 – 72,474 miles
  • 2012 – 66,219 miles
  • 2011 – 57,577 miles
  • 2010 – 51,549 miles
  • 2009 – 42,542 miles
  • 2008 – 32,930 miles
  • 2007 – 24,719 miles
  • 2006 – 18,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisorySills and under sills corroded

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Advise slight corrosion o/side & n/side front lower wings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    650869306739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySills and under sills corroded

  2. Pass99,883 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,883 miles
    Test number
    501599862243
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothsides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear arms under sealed

  3. Fail99,876 miles (+1,410)1 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,876 miles
    Test number
    195502546388
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner side of brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition exhaust rattle inside catalyctic system collapsed (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise underneath of vehicle corrosion

  4. Pass98,466 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    98,466 miles
    Test number
    156739044160
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight corrosion o/side & n/side front lower wings

  5. Fail98,466 miles (+1,850)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,466 miles
    Test number
    142757389767
    • MajorExhaust system insecure rear centre exhaust mounting insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play outer ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose rear outer cover loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight corrosion o/side & n/side front lower wings

  6. Pass96,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,616 miles
    Test number
    322126565819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,616 miles (+3,362)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,616 miles
    Test number
    676023945840
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked to excess (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass93,254 miles (+1,474)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    93,254 miles
    Test number
    423318216682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,780 miles (+3,738)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    91,780 miles
    Test number
    536129115506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,042 miles (+5,202)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    88,042 miles
    Test number
    838773641034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,840 miles (+4,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,840 miles
    Test number
    608134305284
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass78,202 miles (+5,728)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    78,202 miles
    Test number
    295639794417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,474 miles (+6,255)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,474 miles
    Test number
    539182793199
    • NoteAdvise front metal brake pipes cleaned & painted

  14. Pass66,219 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    66,219 miles
    Test number
    985255892111
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear brake application slightly uneven
    • NoteRear section of exhaust in poor condition

  15. Fail66,219 miles (+8,642)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,219 miles
    Test number
    565574092133
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear brake application slightly uneven
    • NoteRear section of exhaust in poor condition

  16. Pass57,577 miles8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    57,577 miles
    Test number
    677835261278
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteBoth sides front discs worn and pitted

  17. Fail57,577 miles (+6,028)4 failures9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,577 miles
    Test number
    855525061234
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteBoth sides front discs worn and pitted

  18. Pass51,549 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,549 miles
    Test number
    681037760246
    • NoteSlight play at o/s of steering rack

  19. Fail51,549 miles (+9,007)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,549 miles
    Test number
    902347660241
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight play at o/s of steering rack

  20. Pass42,542 miles (+9,612)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    42,542 miles
    Test number
    304540089458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,930 miles
    Test number
    384014088406
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail32,930 miles (+8,211)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,930 miles
    Test number
    410454288237
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass24,719 miles (+6,630)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,719 miles
    Test number
    250155987204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    18,089 miles
    Test number
    362758396272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S760 RCS

Does S760 RCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S760 RCS expired on 20 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S760 RCS?
The MOT on S760 RCS expired on 20 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S760 RCS done?
S760 RCS was recorded at 99,883 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2021, an average of 5,520 miles a year.
Has S760 RCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S760 RCS has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on S760 RCS 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 S760 RCS find?
S760 RCS passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; sills and under sills corroded.

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