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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S776 MTFMOT history

S776 MTF is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 76,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2025.

S776 MTF 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 Apr 2026
Mileage
76,741 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S776 MTF
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S776 MTF was last recorded at 76,741 miles on 17 Apr 2025, 946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,795 miles · 15 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
946 miles
Average per year
1,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,741 miles
  • 2024 – 75,795 miles
  • 2023 – 74,804 miles
  • 2021 – 73,942 miles
  • 2020 – 72,856 miles
  • 2019 – 63,287 miles
  • 2018 – 62,301 miles
  • 2017 – 59,284 miles
  • 2016 – 58,428 miles
  • 2015 – 57,153 miles
  • 2014 – 56,936 miles
  • 2013 – 55,634 miles
  • 2012 – 53,555 miles
  • 2011 – 51,957 miles
  • 2010 – 49,888 miles
  • 2009 – 47,899 miles
  • 2008 – 45,714 miles
  • 2007 – 44,138 miles
  • 2006 – 42,450 miles
  • 2005 – 40,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,741 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat rocking on runners
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,741 miles (+946)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    76,741 miles
    Test number
    618999832579
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat rocking on runners
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass75,795 miles (+991)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    75,795 miles
    Test number
    949451278607
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass74,804 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    74,804 miles
    Test number
    210067339115
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc glazed/overheated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail74,802 miles (+860)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,802 miles
    Test number
    256847423661
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth wiper blades insecure on arms
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc glazed/overheated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing not tested
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass73,942 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    73,942 miles
    Test number
    210594392366
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail73,904 miles (+1,048)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,904 miles
    Test number
    606091616315
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass72,856 miles (+9,569)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,856 miles
    Test number
    408557263086
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level lamp has several bulbs out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass63,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,287 miles
    Test number
    465782541668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail63,287 miles (+986)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,287 miles
    Test number
    121442130679
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass62,301 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,301 miles
    Test number
    483395517638
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail62,301 miles (+3,017)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,301 miles
    Test number
    473925756275
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass59,284 miles (+856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    59,284 miles
    Test number
    368390079054
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass58,428 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    58,428 miles
    Test number
    148496262996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,153 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,153 miles
    Test number
    278500715487
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass57,153 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,153 miles
    Test number
    699340115145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,936 miles (+1,302)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    56,936 miles
    Test number
    915801124393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear anti roll bar outer link bushes split
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs rusty
    • NoteFront brake pads look low
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  17. Pass55,634 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    55,634 miles
    Test number
    385728893465
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail55,630 miles (+2,075)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,630 miles
    Test number
    967197393220
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass53,555 miles (+1,598)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    53,555 miles
    Test number
    788016302391
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWipers slightly split but clearing screen

  20. Pass51,957 miles (+2,069)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,957 miles
    Test number
    716175021312
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteALL 4 TYRES PERISHING ON SIDEWALL
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR HAND BRAKE LOW
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISC,S RUSTING

  21. Pass49,888 miles (+1,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    49,888 miles
    Test number
    412201600411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail47,899 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,899 miles
    Test number
    190928729377
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower swivels

  23. Pass47,899 miles (+2,185)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    47,899 miles
    Test number
    543558429328
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower swivels

  24. Pass45,714 miles (+1,576)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,714 miles
    Test number
    272442928352
    • NoteEXHAUST FIXING BRACKETS GETTING CORRODED #### SMALL CHIP TO WINDSREEN ###

  25. Pass44,138 miles (+1,688)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    44,138 miles
    Test number
    814549507399
    • NoteVery slight corrosion to offside rear metal brake pipe .

  26. Pass42,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    42,450 miles
    Test number
    863913406356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail42,450 miles (+2,296)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,450 miles
    Test number
    384303706341
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

  28. Pass40,154 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    40,154 miles
    Test number
    892577125381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES VERY BADLY PERRISHED
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYERS STARTING TO PERRISH †

Questions about S776 MTF

Does S776 MTF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S776 MTF expired on 16 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S776 MTF?
The MOT on S776 MTF expired on 16 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S776 MTF done?
S776 MTF was recorded at 76,741 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2025, an average of 1,886 miles a year.
Has S776 MTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S776 MTF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on S776 MTF 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 S776 MTF find?
S776 MTF passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2025 with 12 advisories: fuel cap seal perishing; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 9 more.

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