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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S761 LVNMOT history

S761 LVN is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 30 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 101,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2024.

S761 LVN blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 May 2025
Mileage
101,784 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S761 LVN
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 16 May 2025
Latest MOT test
17 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S761 LVN was last recorded at 101,784 miles on 17 May 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,779 miles · 10 May 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 101,784 miles
  • 2023 – 101,176 miles
  • 2022 – 100,843 miles
  • 2021 – 100,402 miles
  • 2019 – 99,593 miles
  • 2018 – 98,588 miles
  • 2017 – 98,539 miles
  • 2016 – 98,510 miles
  • 2015 – 97,483 miles
  • 2013 – 93,366 miles
  • 2012 – 90,043 miles
  • 2011 – 86,318 miles
  • 2010 – 80,721 miles
  • 2009 – 77,075 miles
  • 2008 – 75,551 miles
  • 2007 – 73,500 miles
  • 2006 – 70,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,784 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (ALL) FRONT & REAR (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • All braking componants corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,784 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    101,784 miles
    Test number
    936526036266
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (ALL) FRONT & REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed

  2. Fail101,779 miles (+603)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,779 miles
    Test number
    397316794119
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (ALL) FRONT & REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed

  3. Pass101,176 miles (+333)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    101,176 miles
    Test number
    250514014727
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (ALL) (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle under sealed

  4. Pass100,843 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    100,843 miles
    Test number
    239329950071
    • AdvisoryAll braking componants corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail100,843 miles (+441)1 dangerous13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,843 miles
    Test number
    432349059096
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll braking componants corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryAll suspension componants corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass100,402 miles (+809)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    100,402 miles
    Test number
    295166667723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened HUB (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened HUB (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  7. Pass99,593 miles (+37)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,593 miles
    Test number
    845607065368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Fail99,556 miles (+968)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,556 miles
    Test number
    231357324604
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Pass98,588 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    98,588 miles
    Test number
    405344113609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,539 miles (+29)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,539 miles
    Test number
    923389893844
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light inop
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting in places underneath
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s inner door handle loose
    • AdvisorySlight smell of fuel no leaks found
    • AdvisorySteering and suspension components starting to corrode in places

  11. Pass98,510 miles (+1,027)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,510 miles
    Test number
    421741253061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,483 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    97,483 miles
    Test number
    119655675041
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail97,483 miles3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,483 miles
    Test number
    999875575044
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    359111604170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    249331304153
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass93,366 miles (+3,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    93,366 miles
    Test number
    787509563149
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass90,043 miles (+3,725)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    90,043 miles
    Test number
    486221982134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,318 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    86,318 miles
    Test number
    766671471162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,301 miles (+5,580)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,301 miles
    Test number
    498978161140
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass80,721 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    80,721 miles
    Test number
    100601190457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail80,712 miles (+3,637)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,712 miles
    Test number
    554789680031
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass77,075 miles (+1,524)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    77,075 miles
    Test number
    453411999162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass75,551 miles (+2,051)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    75,551 miles
    Test number
    984427638111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass73,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    73,500 miles
    Test number
    333004397015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail73,500 miles (+2,566)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,500 miles
    Test number
    364004797084
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass70,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    70,934 miles
    Test number
    853984226108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S761 LVN

Does S761 LVN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S761 LVN expired on 16 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S761 LVN?
The MOT on S761 LVN expired on 16 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S761 LVN done?
S761 LVN was recorded at 101,784 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2024, an average of 1,710 miles a year.
Has S761 LVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S761 LVN has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S761 LVN 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 S761 LVN find?
S761 LVN passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2024 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (all) front & rear; nearside rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall; offside rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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