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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

S762 MRXMOT history

S762 MRX is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 26 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 63,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

S762 MRX blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
63,284 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S762 MRX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S762 MRX was last recorded at 63,284 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Mar 2018: 60,802 miles, lower than 60,804 miles on 22 Mar 2018.

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
63,284 miles · 2 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,284 miles
  • 2024 – 63,244 miles
  • 2023 – 63,225 miles
  • 2022 – 63,066 miles
  • 2021 – 62,761 miles
  • 2020 – 62,536 miles
  • 2019 – 61,429 miles
  • 2018 – 60,802 miles
  • 2017 – 60,759 miles
  • 2016 – 60,496 miles
  • 2015 – 59,755 miles
  • 2014 – 58,924 miles
  • 2013 – 57,778 miles
  • 2012 – 56,170 miles
  • 2010 – 50,850 miles
  • 2009 – 48,150 miles
  • 2008 – 46,783 miles
  • 2007 – 45,133 miles
  • 2006 – 43,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,284 miles
  • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust is knocking against the rear subframeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear differential mounting bush is wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • All four tyres starting to perish

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass63,284 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    63,284 miles
    Test number
    781195627222
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust is knocking against the rear subframe
    • AdvisoryRear differential mounting bush is worn

  2. Fail63,284 miles (+40)4 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,284 miles
    Test number
    601031283312
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust is knocking against the rear subframe
    • AdvisoryRear differential mounting bush is worn

  3. Pass63,244 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    63,244 miles
    Test number
    528118146268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail63,243 miles (+18)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,243 miles
    Test number
    470237225888
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass63,225 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    63,225 miles
    Test number
    620154583987
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail63,223 miles (+157)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,223 miles
    Test number
    336547190587
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective Differential bush perished/play

  7. Pass63,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    63,066 miles
    Test number
    969128819142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,066 miles (+305)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,066 miles
    Test number
    369735291599
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass62,761 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    62,761 miles
    Test number
    996788110069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail62,732 miles (+196)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,732 miles
    Test number
    331343845978
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass62,536 miles (+1,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    62,536 miles
    Test number
    562124168070
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box defected

  12. Pass61,429 miles (+627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,429 miles
    Test number
    683611330229
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside headlamp beam outputs reduced
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated

  13. Pass60,802 miles (-2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,802 miles
    Test number
    972551130531
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail60,804 miles (+45)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,804 miles
    Test number
    647701112942
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass60,759 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,759 miles
    Test number
    840973942624
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside front tyre outer wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail60,757 miles (+261)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,757 miles
    Test number
    548071519286
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside front tyre outer wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass60,496 miles (+741)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    60,496 miles
    Test number
    971226961641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,755 miles (+831)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    59,755 miles
    Test number
    885964255004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,924 miles (+1,146)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    58,924 miles
    Test number
    509498454062
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass57,778 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    57,778 miles
    Test number
    886068933007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,170 miles (+5,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    56,170 miles
    Test number
    156375842487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass50,850 miles (+2,700)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,850 miles
    Test number
    791928760069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,150 miles (+1,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    48,150 miles
    Test number
    821805989071
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass46,783 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,783 miles
    Test number
    110205918197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,133 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    45,133 miles
    Test number
    170154227124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail45,126 miles (+1,440)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,126 miles
    Test number
    174353127140
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass43,686 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    43,686 miles
    Test number
    912014796065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn below legal limit on inner edge,s
    • NoteO/S outer washer jet blocked

Questions about S762 MRX

Does S762 MRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S762 MRX is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S762 MRX?
The MOT on S762 MRX is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S762 MRX done?
S762 MRX was recorded at 63,284 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 997 miles a year.
Has S762 MRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S762 MRX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S762 MRX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S762 MRX find?
S762 MRX passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: hazard warning switch faulty; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 4 more.

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