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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S780 AHSMOT history

S780 AHS is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 17 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 35 MOT tests, with 152,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

S780 AHS red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
152,867 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
35
22 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S780 AHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S780 AHS was last recorded at 152,867 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 5,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,301 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,566 miles
Average per year
4,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,867 miles
  • 2025 – 147,301 miles
  • 2024 – 147,156 miles
  • 2023 – 147,016 miles
  • 2022 – 146,698 miles
  • 2021 – 145,979 miles
  • 2020 – 145,400 miles
  • 2019 – 145,182 miles
  • 2018 – 145,089 miles
  • 2017 – 144,727 miles
  • 2016 – 143,979 miles
  • 2015 – 143,239 miles
  • 2014 – 139,181 miles
  • 2013 – 135,461 miles
  • 2012 – 126,679 miles
  • 2011 – 117,172 miles
  • 2010 – 109,974 miles
  • 2009 – 98,669 miles
  • 2008 – 87,875 miles
  • 2007 – 74,065 miles
  • 2006 – 69,823 miles
  • 2005 – 61,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,867 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNs & os outer sill panels corroding

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle mount heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle mount heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

35 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,867 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    152,867 miles
    Test number
    458703752456
    • AdvisoryNs & os outer sill panels corroding

  2. Fail152,867 miles (+5,566)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,867 miles
    Test number
    784941285068
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNs & os outer sill panels corroding

  3. Pass147,301 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    147,301 miles
    Test number
    225804664472
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle mount heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle mount heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder seal on under neath of vehicle not allowing full inspection

  4. Fail147,301 miles (+145)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,301 miles
    Test number
    798709811006
    • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle mount heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle mount heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder seal on under neath of vehicle not allowing full inspection

  5. Pass147,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    147,156 miles
    Test number
    206271519829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail147,156 miles (+140)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,156 miles
    Test number
    128038794293
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  7. Pass147,016 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    147,016 miles
    Test number
    421868787205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail147,016 miles (+318)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,016 miles
    Test number
    544289789350
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass146,698 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    146,698 miles
    Test number
    550322178274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Fail146,698 miles (+719)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,698 miles
    Test number
    860801651414
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass145,979 miles (+579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    145,979 miles
    Test number
    476544789332
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion patches on both nearside and offside inner sill but not holed

  12. Pass145,400 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    145,400 miles
    Test number
    772293589927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass145,182 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    145,182 miles
    Test number
    703955218363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass145,089 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    145,089 miles
    Test number
    840056252499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass144,727 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    144,727 miles
    Test number
    921963273019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail144,726 miles (+747)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,726 miles
    Test number
    308893743537
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort excess/hand/travel (3.7.B.6a)

  17. Pass143,979 miles (+740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    143,979 miles
    Test number
    198789579388
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake low effort

  18. Pass143,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    143,239 miles
    Test number
    618746105183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail143,239 miles (+4,058)1 dangerous8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,239 miles
    Test number
    239164005161
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass139,181 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    139,181 miles
    Test number
    558000404165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perrished

  21. Fail139,181 miles (+3,720)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,181 miles
    Test number
    706510004120
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge and perrished
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perrished

  22. Pass135,461 miles (+8,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    135,461 miles
    Test number
    166294093433
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass126,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    126,679 miles
    Test number
    246356022439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail126,679 miles (+9,507)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,679 miles
    Test number
    275728612437
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

  25. Pass117,172 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    117,172 miles
    Test number
    917726911182
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  26. Fail117,170 miles (+7,196)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,170 miles
    Test number
    226296411144
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  27. Pass109,974 miles (+11,305)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    109,974 miles
    Test number
    492791410157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail98,669 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,669 miles
    Test number
    792919319161
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass98,669 miles (+10,794)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    98,669 miles
    Test number
    881549519169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass87,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    87,875 miles
    Test number
    694769208137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail87,875 miles (+13,810)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,875 miles
    Test number
    874378108174
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass74,065 miles (+4,242)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    74,065 miles
    Test number
    181240817156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass69,823 miles (+7,915)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    69,823 miles
    Test number
    664753416286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  34. Pass61,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    61,908 miles
    Test number
    602035815264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail61,908 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,908 miles
    Test number
    193765715242
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about S780 AHS

Does S780 AHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S780 AHS is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S780 AHS?
The MOT on S780 AHS is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S780 AHS done?
S780 AHS was recorded at 152,867 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 4,310 miles a year.
Has S780 AHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S780 AHS has failed 13 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S780 AHS 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 S780 AHS find?
S780 AHS passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: ns & os outer sill panels corroding.

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