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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

S779 EKOMOT history

S779 EKO is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 24 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 147,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

S779 EKO blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
147,415 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S779 EKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S779 EKO was last recorded at 147,415 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 776 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,639 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
776 miles
Average per year
3,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,415 miles
  • 2025 – 146,639 miles
  • 2022 – 146,427 miles
  • 2020 – 146,352 miles
  • 2018 – 146,039 miles
  • 2017 – 145,720 miles
  • 2016 – 144,882 miles
  • 2015 – 141,676 miles
  • 2013 – 138,235 miles
  • 2012 – 134,688 miles
  • 2011 – 132,432 miles
  • 2010 – 121,699 miles
  • 2009 – 113,390 miles
  • 2008 – 100,896 miles
  • 2007 – 91,663 miles
  • 2006 – 86,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,415 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,415 miles (+776)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    147,415 miles
    Test number
    151856188346
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass146,639 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    146,639 miles
    Test number
    897282130505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass146,427 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    146,427 miles
    Test number
    635742910986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass146,352 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    146,352 miles
    Test number
    839545512071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic and sill covers fitted

  5. Fail146,351 miles (+312)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,351 miles
    Test number
    771792289877
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic and sill covers fitted

  6. Pass146,039 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    146,039 miles
    Test number
    550972282398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant header tank split
    • AdvisoryHazard switch intermittent
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  7. Fail146,031 miles (+311)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,031 miles
    Test number
    956695536248
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant header tank split
    • AdvisoryHazard switch intermittent
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  8. Pass145,720 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    145,720 miles
    Test number
    718650813058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail145,669 miles (+787)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,669 miles
    Test number
    543558495060
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  10. Pass144,882 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    144,882 miles
    Test number
    239308117552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySill covers corroded

  11. Fail144,882 miles (+3,206)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,882 miles
    Test number
    144607823166
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySill covers corroded

  12. Pass141,676 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    141,676 miles
    Test number
    228176025469
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  13. Fail141,676 miles (+3,441)11 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,676 miles
    Test number
    609209315113
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  14. Pass138,235 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    138,235 miles
    Test number
    747063483101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail138,227 miles (+3,539)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,227 miles
    Test number
    165932983185
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass134,688 miles (+2,256)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    134,688 miles
    Test number
    969493912268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass132,432 miles (+10,733)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    132,432 miles
    Test number
    497645981193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low on inner edges.

  18. Pass121,699 miles (+8,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    121,699 miles
    Test number
    120372660133
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass113,390 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    113,390 miles
    Test number
    244563189116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCentre rear high visable brake light has a few bulbs not work, but not less than 50%

  20. Fail113,390 miles (+12,494)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,390 miles
    Test number
    694703589184
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre rear high visable brake light has a few bulbs not work, but not less than 50%
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass100,896 miles (+1,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    100,896 miles
    Test number
    630245168186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass99,711 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    99,711 miles
    Test number
    664210288052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail99,711 miles (+8,048)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,711 miles
    Test number
    864760088010
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass91,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    91,663 miles
    Test number
    192304567056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail91,663 miles (+5,421)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,663 miles
    Test number
    564344767079
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass86,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    86,242 miles
    Test number
    564850996004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail86,242 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,242 miles
    Test number
    653229986057
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

Questions about S779 EKO

Does S779 EKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S779 EKO is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S779 EKO?
The MOT on S779 EKO is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S779 EKO done?
S779 EKO was recorded at 147,415 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 3,058 miles a year.
Has S779 EKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S779 EKO has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on S779 EKO 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 S779 EKO find?
S779 EKO passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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