BMW logo

BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S76 BPKMOT history

S76 BPK is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 4 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 60,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

S76 BPK blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
60,543 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,353 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S76 BPK in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S76 BPK
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
4 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S76 BPK was last recorded at 60,543 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Sept 2014: 53,356 miles, lower than 492,272 miles on 13 Sept 2013.

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
60,306 miles · 22 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
237 miles
Average per year
1,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,543 miles
  • 2024 – 60,306 miles
  • 2023 – 60,113 miles
  • 2022 – 59,558 miles
  • 2021 – 59,304 miles
  • 2020 – 58,758 miles
  • 2018 – 58,109 miles
  • 2017 – 56,814 miles
  • 2016 – 55,659 miles
  • 2015 – 54,883 miles
  • 2014 – 53,358 miles
  • 2013 – 492,272 miles
  • 2012 – 46,565 miles
  • 2011 – 45,276 miles
  • 2010 – 44,230 miles
  • 2009 – 43,241 miles
  • 2008 – 40,906 miles
  • 2007 – 38,383 miles
  • 2006 – 33,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,543 miles
  • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass60,543 miles (+237)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    60,543 miles
    Test number
    581963654494
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass60,306 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    60,306 miles
    Test number
    153280831582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,113 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    60,113 miles
    Test number
    162325376506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,558 miles (+254)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    59,558 miles
    Test number
    459400230528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,304 miles (+546)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    59,304 miles
    Test number
    981304895814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,758 miles (+649)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    58,758 miles
    Test number
    757882427736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    58,109 miles
    Test number
    163251720764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail58,109 miles (+1,295)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,109 miles
    Test number
    601428147966
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass56,814 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,814 miles
    Test number
    830519199397
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring view of some components in engine bay
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  10. Fail56,814 miles (+1,155)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,814 miles
    Test number
    495177918281
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring view of some components in engine bay
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  11. Pass55,659 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    55,659 miles
    Test number
    646268552323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  12. Fail55,658 miles (+775)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,658 miles
    Test number
    128893872806
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  13. Pass54,883 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,883 miles
    Test number
    946396605967
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay
    • 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. Fail54,878 miles (+1,520)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,878 miles
    Test number
    291347672836
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay
    • 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. Pass53,358 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    53,358 miles
    Test number
    279428664220
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  16. Fail53,356 miles (-438,916)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,356 miles
    Test number
    216017764266
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Pass492,272 miles (+443,002)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    492,272 miles
    Test number
    699346253203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Fail49,270 miles (+2,705)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,270 miles
    Test number
    996954453208
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass46,565 miles (+1,289)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,565 miles
    Test number
    498791272214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,276 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,276 miles
    Test number
    328498441164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail45,276 miles (+1,046)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,276 miles
    Test number
    665588641146
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass44,230 miles (+989)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,230 miles
    Test number
    493193350153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass43,241 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    43,241 miles
    Test number
    394226059154
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on the inner edges

  24. Fail43,241 miles (+2,335)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,241 miles
    Test number
    120146459165
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on the inner edges

  25. Pass40,906 miles (+2,523)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,906 miles
    Test number
    282190358192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,383 miles (+4,701)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    38,383 miles
    Test number
    654513457141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,682 miles
    Test number
    890074146197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S76 BPK

Does S76 BPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S76 BPK is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S76 BPK?
The MOT on S76 BPK is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S76 BPK done?
S76 BPK was recorded at 60,543 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 1,353 miles a year.
Has S76 BPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S76 BPK has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on S76 BPK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S76 BPK find?
S76 BPK passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: central upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.

Related registrations

Browse all S76 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.