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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S76 AVEMOT history

S76 AVE is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 11 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 83,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2025.

S76 AVE blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2026
Mileage
83,498 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S76 AVE
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
11 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2026
Latest MOT test
31 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S76 AVE was last recorded at 83,498 miles on 31 May 2025, 148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,350 miles · 31 May 2024
Between the last two tests
148 miles
Average per year
2,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,498 miles
  • 2024 – 83,350 miles
  • 2022 – 83,247 miles
  • 2021 – 83,019 miles
  • 2019 – 82,870 miles
  • 2018 – 82,771 miles
  • 2017 – 82,269 miles
  • 2016 – 81,980 miles
  • 2015 – 81,744 miles
  • 2014 – 81,051 miles
  • 2013 – 80,280 miles
  • 2012 – 79,463 miles
  • 2011 – 78,198 miles
  • 2010 – 74,932 miles
  • 2009 – 70,168 miles
  • 2008 – 65,396 miles
  • 2007 – 63,241 miles
  • 2006 – 53,388 miles
  • 2005 – 40,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,498 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Outer sill cover corroded but not affecting vehicle structure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,498 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    83,498 miles
    Test number
    629009993061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    83,350 miles
    Test number
    477566071030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail83,346 miles (+99)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,346 miles
    Test number
    453919911390
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass83,247 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    83,247 miles
    Test number
    815921789233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer bolt on sill covers corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer bolt on sill covers corroded

  5. Fail83,247 miles (+228)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,247 miles
    Test number
    591200721670
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer bolt on sill covers corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer bolt on sill covers corroded

  6. Pass83,019 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    83,019 miles
    Test number
    682915711844
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill cover corroded but not affecting vehicle structure

  7. Fail83,016 miles (+146)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,016 miles
    Test number
    985755883532
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill cover corroded but not affecting vehicle structure

  8. Pass82,870 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,870 miles
    Test number
    471192364537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,771 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,771 miles
    Test number
    296183117659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,269 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,269 miles
    Test number
    356657708913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,262 miles (+282)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,262 miles
    Test number
    708116441639
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass81,980 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    81,980 miles
    Test number
    851978599371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,744 miles (+693)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,744 miles
    Test number
    215406075170
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  14. Pass81,051 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,051 miles
    Test number
    949633294087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,049 miles (+769)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,049 miles
    Test number
    319477484050
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  16. Pass80,280 miles (+817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    80,280 miles
    Test number
    285880953062
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass79,463 miles (+1,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    79,463 miles
    Test number
    156455842006
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass78,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    78,198 miles
    Test number
    325397841064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,198 miles (+3,266)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,198 miles
    Test number
    896227141051
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass74,932 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    74,932 miles
    Test number
    114644370444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail74,932 miles (+4,764)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,932 miles
    Test number
    613221370027
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail70,168 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,168 miles
    Test number
    470323289048
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass70,168 miles (+4,772)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    70,168 miles
    Test number
    513353989077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass65,396 miles (+2,155)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    65,396 miles
    Test number
    181905488482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,241 miles (+9,853)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    63,241 miles
    Test number
    193104217206
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition

  26. Pass53,388 miles (+12,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    53,388 miles
    Test number
    874688306219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass40,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    40,783 miles
    Test number
    712344615289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S76 AVE

Does S76 AVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S76 AVE expired on 30 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S76 AVE?
The MOT on S76 AVE expired on 30 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S76 AVE done?
S76 AVE was recorded at 83,498 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2025, an average of 2,154 miles a year.
Has S76 AVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S76 AVE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S76 AVE 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 S76 AVE find?
S76 AVE passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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