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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S782 ADPMOT history

S782 ADP is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 23 of 34 MOT tests, with 86,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

S782 ADP black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
86,826 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
34
23 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S782 ADP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S782 ADP was last recorded at 86,826 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,825 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,826 miles
  • 2024 – 85,184 miles
  • 2023 – 82,941 miles
  • 2022 – 79,442 miles
  • 2021 – 75,940 miles
  • 2020 – 72,575 miles
  • 2019 – 70,855 miles
  • 2018 – 68,119 miles
  • 2017 – 64,318 miles
  • 2016 – 61,849 miles
  • 2015 – 59,001 miles
  • 2014 – 57,016 miles
  • 2013 – 55,637 miles
  • 2012 – 53,260 miles
  • 2011 – 51,157 miles
  • 2010 – 47,962 miles
  • 2009 – 44,720 miles
  • 2008 – 41,581 miles
  • 2007 – 32,839 miles
  • 2006 – 18,885 miles
  • 2005 – 12,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,826 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front sill corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear sill corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

34 tests since 19 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,826 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    86,826 miles
    Test number
    544600768442
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail86,825 miles (+1,641)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,825 miles
    Test number
    434206663914
    • MajorFront Hazard warning switch inoperative not functioning as intended (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,184 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    85,184 miles
    Test number
    951218399254
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail85,179 miles (+2,238)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,179 miles
    Test number
    844829693889
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass82,941 miles (+1,543)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,941 miles
    Test number
    108363653551
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass81,398 miles (+2)1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    81,398 miles
    Test number
    316162268865
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded
    • 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 sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail81,396 miles (+1,954)3 major2 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,396 miles
    Test number
    156289246412
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded
    • 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 sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass79,442 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    79,442 miles
    Test number
    890725642359
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail79,442 miles (+3,502)1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,442 miles
    Test number
    612654854214
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass75,940 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    75,940 miles
    Test number
    642305447566
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail75,940 miles (+3,365)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,940 miles
    Test number
    282815573243
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass72,575 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    72,575 miles
    Test number
    173117488248
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front movement in seat base, but secure at time of test.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail72,575 miles (+1,720)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,575 miles
    Test number
    545972793263
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front movement in seat base, but secure at time of test.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass70,855 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,855 miles
    Test number
    941877572840
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail70,838 miles (+2,719)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,838 miles
    Test number
    240035588519
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass68,119 miles (+108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,119 miles
    Test number
    391748407832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  17. Fail68,011 miles (+3,693)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,011 miles
    Test number
    891209415434
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  18. Pass64,318 miles (+2,469)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,318 miles
    Test number
    272624224997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass61,849 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,849 miles
    Test number
    157652430449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail61,848 miles (+570)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,848 miles
    Test number
    651458049774
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass61,278 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,278 miles
    Test number
    868009828911
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket corroded

  22. Fail61,278 miles (+2,277)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,278 miles
    Test number
    619172185897
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket corroded

  23. Pass59,001 miles (+1,985)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,001 miles
    Test number
    301162238075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,016 miles (+1,379)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    57,016 miles
    Test number
    966747344219
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f brake pipe covered in underseal not allowing inspection

  25. Pass55,637 miles (+2,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,637 miles
    Test number
    577670063227
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass53,260 miles (+2,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,260 miles
    Test number
    338249642478
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass51,157 miles (+3,195)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    51,157 miles
    Test number
    447741031258
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass47,962 miles (+3,242)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    47,962 miles
    Test number
    114950430261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass44,720 miles (+3,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    44,720 miles
    Test number
    304750329296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass41,581 miles (+8,742)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    41,581 miles
    Test number
    533693638273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail32,839 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,839 miles
    Test number
    132631217224
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  32. Pass32,839 miles (+13,954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    32,839 miles
    Test number
    541511517264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  33. Pass18,885 miles (+6,884)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    18,885 miles
    Test number
    642342416260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass12,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    12,001 miles
    Test number
    150470205275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S782 ADP

Does S782 ADP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S782 ADP is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S782 ADP?
The MOT on S782 ADP is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S782 ADP done?
S782 ADP was recorded at 86,826 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 3,694 miles a year.
Has S782 ADP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S782 ADP has failed 11 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S782 ADP 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 S782 ADP find?
S782 ADP passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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