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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S774 CHCMOT history

S774 CHC is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 106,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2025.

S774 CHC silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2026
Mileage
106,358 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S774 CHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S774 CHC was last recorded at 106,358 miles on 19 Sept 2025, 241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,117 miles · 20 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
241 miles
Average per year
2,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,358 miles
  • 2020 – 106,117 miles
  • 2019 – 102,742 miles
  • 2018 – 100,070 miles
  • 2017 – 98,715 miles
  • 2016 – 90,530 miles
  • 2015 – 84,498 miles
  • 2014 – 80,450 miles
  • 2013 – 72,347 miles
  • 2012 – 69,237 miles
  • 2011 – 65,640 miles
  • 2010 – 61,136 miles
  • 2009 – 57,610 miles
  • 2008 – 53,860 miles
  • 2007 – 51,387 miles
  • 2005 – 48,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,358 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront SUSPESION COMPONENTS CORRODED
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,358 miles (+241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    106,358 miles
    Test number
    170294934074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront SUSPESION COMPONENTS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass106,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,117 miles
    Test number
    127321397609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail106,117 miles (+3,375)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,117 miles
    Test number
    660513549292
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side ONLY 58 (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryPOOR BEAM IMAGE

  4. Pass102,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,742 miles
    Test number
    317278567396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail102,742 miles (+2,672)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,742 miles
    Test number
    972675567668
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass100,070 miles (+1,355)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    100,070 miles
    Test number
    961900314803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,715 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,715 miles
    Test number
    947940269277
    • AdvisoryExhaust poor
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lens poor
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes becoming corroded

  8. Fail98,715 miles (+8,185)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,715 miles
    Test number
    305162358111
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust poor
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lens poor
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes becoming corroded

  9. Pass90,530 miles (+6,032)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    90,530 miles
    Test number
    871773162620
    • AdvisoryFront brake application slightly uneven
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre valve perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre valve perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre valve perishing

  10. Pass84,498 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,498 miles
    Test number
    777149765162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,488 miles (+4,038)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,488 miles
    Test number
    277370965149
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass80,450 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    80,450 miles
    Test number
    396483164008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail80,440 miles (+8,093)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,440 miles
    Test number
    479932064062
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear brake pad warning wire loose

  14. Pass72,347 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    72,347 miles
    Test number
    686097433077
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  15. Fail72,337 miles (+3,100)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,337 miles
    Test number
    198025833027
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  16. Pass69,237 miles (+3,597)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    69,237 miles
    Test number
    309908742033
    • NoteN/s handbrake effort poor
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 3mm
    • NoteRear coils corroded
    • NoteRear discs corroded and worn
    • NoteRear silencer poor condition

  17. Pass65,640 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    65,640 miles
    Test number
    287512441064
    • NoteAdded 1.5l 5w/30 oil to carry out emission test
    • NoteO/s handbrake cable not in securing clip
    • NoteRear disc edges corroded
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  18. Fail65,640 miles (+4,504)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,640 miles
    Test number
    125572941400
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteAdded 1.5l 5w/30 oil to carry out emission test
    • NoteO/s handbrake cable not in securing clip
    • NoteRear disc edges corroded
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  19. Pass61,136 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    61,136 miles
    Test number
    261384740016
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on inside edges

  20. Fail61,136 miles (+3,526)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,136 miles
    Test number
    873504140011
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on inside edges

  21. Pass57,610 miles (+3,750)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    57,610 miles
    Test number
    651533049080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,860 miles (+2,473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    53,860 miles
    Test number
    213887638080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass51,387 miles (+2,428)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    51,387 miles
    Test number
    623890327082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    48,959 miles
    Test number
    742767275285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S774 CHC

Does S774 CHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S774 CHC expired on 18 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S774 CHC?
The MOT on S774 CHC expired on 18 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S774 CHC done?
S774 CHC was recorded at 106,358 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2025, an average of 2,876 miles a year.
Has S774 CHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S774 CHC has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on S774 CHC 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 S774 CHC find?
S774 CHC passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front suspesion components corroded; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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