BMW Z3
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc
S785 CUYMOT history
S785 CUY is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 21 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 97,302 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Jul 2023
- Mileage
- 97,302 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jul 2022
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,334 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S785 CUY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 21 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jul 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S785 CUY was last recorded at 97,302 miles on 15 Jul 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 Jun 2014: 67,624 miles, lower than 88,900 miles on 12 Sept 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 97,300 miles · 8 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 2,334 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 97,302 miles
- 2020 – 89,748 miles
- 2018 – 88,930 miles
- 2017 – 72,241 miles
- 2015 – 72,203 miles
- 2014 – 67,624 miles
- 2013 – 88,900 miles
- 2012 – 87,326 miles
- 2011 – 82,887 miles
- 2010 – 77,828 miles
- 2009 – 73,911 miles
- 2007 – 65,412 miles
- 2006 – 60,034 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,302 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryO/S/F wing mirror damaged/looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2011
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
17 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,302 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 97,302 miles
- Test number
- 834671763272
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/S/F wing mirror damaged/loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail97,300 miles (+7,552)1 dangerous9 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,300 miles
- Test number
- 556854951402
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen O/S/F not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S/F split (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/S/F wing mirror damaged/loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass89,748 miles (+818)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 89,748 miles
- Test number
- 954233288163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,930 miles (+16,689)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 88,930 miles
- Test number
- 687060581704
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,241 miles (+38)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 72,241 miles
- Test number
- 158315120718
- 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)
Pass72,203 miles (+4,579)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 72,203 miles
- Test number
- 265937857079
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on limit
Pass67,624 miles (-21,276)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 67,624 miles
- Test number
- 407968374194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,900 miles (+1,574)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 88,900 miles
- Test number
- 508405353283
- NoteSlight brake bind n/s/r
Pass87,326 miles3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 87,326 miles
- Test number
- 388800522439
- 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)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail87,326 miles (+4,439)5 failures7 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,326 miles
- Test number
- 175610122236
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass82,887 miles (+30)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 82,887 miles
- Test number
- 236877911246
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Fail82,857 miles (+5,029)1 dangerous3 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,857 miles
- Test number
- 155434811244
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass77,828 miles (+3,917)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 77,828 miles
- Test number
- 832775910244
- 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)
Pass73,911 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 73,911 miles
- Test number
- 134232919204
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 620664018207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,412 miles (+5,378)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 65,412 miles
- Test number
- 654111717263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,034 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 60,034 miles
- Test number
- 694079706273
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about S785 CUY
- Does S785 CUY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S785 CUY expired on 14 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S785 CUY?
- The MOT on S785 CUY expired on 14 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S785 CUY done?
- S785 CUY was recorded at 97,302 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2022, an average of 2,334 miles a year.
- Has S785 CUY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S785 CUY has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on S785 CUY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S785 CUY find?
- S785 CUY passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2022 with 6 advisories: central rear exhaust mounting defective; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.
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