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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S781 DFAMOT history

S781 DFA is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 16 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 112,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

S781 DFA 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 Aug 2027
Mileage
112,788 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S781 DFA
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
16 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S781 DFA was last recorded at 112,788 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,544 miles · 31 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
244 miles
Average per year
2,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,788 miles
  • 2025 – 110,996 miles
  • 2024 – 110,069 miles
  • 2023 – 108,611 miles
  • 2022 – 107,718 miles
  • 2021 – 106,585 miles
  • 2020 – 106,277 miles
  • 2019 – 104,402 miles
  • 2018 – 102,613 miles
  • 2017 – 100,504 miles
  • 2016 – 98,655 miles
  • 2015 – 96,717 miles
  • 2014 – 93,326 miles
  • 2013 – 90,578 miles
  • 2012 – 89,425 miles
  • 2011 – 87,289 miles
  • 2010 – 77,789 miles
  • 2008 – 63,686 miles
  • 2006 – 54,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,788 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Jacking points are starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,788 miles (+244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    112,788 miles
    Test number
    410407786164
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail112,544 miles (+1,548)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,544 miles
    Test number
    341837543411
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,996 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    110,996 miles
    Test number
    552521327358
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (rear gearbox area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (2255016) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2255016) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush slight play) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail110,992 miles (+52)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,992 miles
    Test number
    884223206289
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (rear gearbox area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (2255016) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2255016) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush slight play) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail110,940 miles (+871)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,940 miles
    Test number
    186033560763
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass110,069 miles (+1,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    110,069 miles
    Test number
    251001446768
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber Split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass108,611 miles (+893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    108,611 miles
    Test number
    602576355292
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass107,718 miles (+1,133)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    107,718 miles
    Test number
    817049036527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,585 miles (+308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    106,585 miles
    Test number
    162797002116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass106,277 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    106,277 miles
    Test number
    498224967326
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Fail106,259 miles (+1,857)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,259 miles
    Test number
    916758750235
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass104,402 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    104,402 miles
    Test number
    443126739692
    • AdvisoryJacking points are starting to corrode

  13. Fail104,402 miles (+1,789)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,402 miles
    Test number
    615957869620
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryJacking points are starting to corrode

  14. Pass102,613 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    102,613 miles
    Test number
    326488689099
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Fail102,611 miles (+2,107)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,611 miles
    Test number
    394009903014
    • FailureBody has a projection caused by corrosion nearside and offside front lower sills corroded resulting in holes (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust not sealed correctly and vibrating against body (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion middle sills lower corroded resulting in holes (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Body has a projection caused by corrosion outer sill rear and middle corroded resulting in holes (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes slight play
    • AdvisoryFront and rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

  16. Pass100,504 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    100,504 miles
    Test number
    148005692942
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail100,504 miles (+1,849)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,504 miles
    Test number
    578547798912
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.756% (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass98,655 miles (+1,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    98,655 miles
    Test number
    737254202480
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass96,717 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    96,717 miles
    Test number
    255787025034
    • NoteBoth front inner rack ends slight play

  20. Fail96,717 miles (+3,391)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,717 miles
    Test number
    698051125043
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front inner rack ends slight play
    • NoteSlight exhaust leak

  21. Pass93,326 miles (+2,748)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    93,326 miles
    Test number
    469445714064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass90,578 miles (+1,153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    90,578 miles
    Test number
    256175413015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass89,425 miles (+2,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    89,425 miles
    Test number
    378603622063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass87,289 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    87,289 miles
    Test number
    155045621045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  25. Fail87,289 miles (+9,500)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,289 miles
    Test number
    628900621011
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  26. Pass77,789 miles (+14,103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    77,789 miles
    Test number
    293479600075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass63,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    63,686 miles
    Test number
    231277958280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail63,686 miles (+2,370)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,686 miles
    Test number
    382396358461
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass61,316 miles (+6,362)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    61,316 miles
    Test number
    154243248407
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)

  30. Pass54,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    54,954 miles
    Test number
    750210616358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail54,945 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,945 miles
    Test number
    134640016346
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about S781 DFA

Does S781 DFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S781 DFA is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S781 DFA?
The MOT on S781 DFA is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S781 DFA done?
S781 DFA was recorded at 112,788 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 2,924 miles a year.
Has S781 DFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S781 DFA has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S781 DFA 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 S781 DFA find?
S781 DFA passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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