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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S787 EDLMOT history

S787 EDL is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 83,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

S787 EDL silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2024
Mileage
83,575 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S787 EDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S787 EDL was last recorded at 83,575 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 66 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,509 miles · 11 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
66 miles
Average per year
1,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,575 miles
  • 2023 – 81,223 miles
  • 2021 – 80,887 miles
  • 2019 – 79,785 miles
  • 2018 – 77,845 miles
  • 2017 – 76,296 miles
  • 2016 – 74,034 miles
  • 2015 – 72,378 miles
  • 2014 – 70,796 miles
  • 2013 – 69,563 miles
  • 2012 – 67,478 miles
  • 2011 – 65,197 miles
  • 2010 – 62,760 miles
  • 2009 – 60,128 miles
  • 2007 – 58,039 miles
  • 2006 – 50,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail83,575 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentral mirror not giving view to rear
  • AdvisoryFront bumper slightly loose and misaligned
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank straps badly corroded

What MOT failures 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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner and outer hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail83,575 miles (+66)8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,575 miles
    Test number
    297257924645
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral mirror not giving view to rear
    • AdvisoryFront bumper slightly loose and misaligned
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps badly corroded

  2. Fail83,509 miles (+2,286)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,509 miles
    Test number
    243334622858
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to condition of brake hose (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner ball joint, split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (CLOSE) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing

  3. Pass81,223 miles (+336)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    81,223 miles
    Test number
    422348192861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front suspension
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear suspension

  4. Pass80,887 miles (+2)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    80,887 miles
    Test number
    491066023003
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner and outer hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated oil contaminated (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner and outer hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material general pipework (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail80,885 miles (+1,100)1 dangerous3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,885 miles
    Test number
    791560129145
    • DangerousDriver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner and outer hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated oil contaminated (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner and outer hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material general pipework (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass79,785 miles (+1,940)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,785 miles
    Test number
    984078622486
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear tank strap corroded

  7. Pass77,845 miles (+1,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,845 miles
    Test number
    604843861530
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,296 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    76,296 miles
    Test number
    983558616799
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Fail76,296 miles (+2,262)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,296 miles
    Test number
    156095690508
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass74,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,034 miles
    Test number
    983977090510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail74,034 miles (+1,656)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,034 miles
    Test number
    420248198363
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass72,378 miles (+1,582)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    72,378 miles
    Test number
    225475255168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,796 miles (+1,233)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    70,796 miles
    Test number
    765505254144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s & o/s/r handbrake cable casings cracked

  14. Pass69,563 miles (+2,085)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,563 miles
    Test number
    535596353132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,478 miles (+2,281)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    67,478 miles
    Test number
    106209652144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,197 miles (+2,437)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    65,197 miles
    Test number
    487170161155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,760 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,760 miles
    Test number
    284823160125
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass62,760 miles (+2,632)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    62,760 miles
    Test number
    823763860122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,128 miles (+2,089)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    60,128 miles
    Test number
    982605259143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,039 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,039 miles
    Test number
    220326037038
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass58,039 miles (+7,414)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    58,039 miles
    Test number
    280036337097
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass50,625 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    50,625 miles
    Test number
    103597536407
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about S787 EDL

Does S787 EDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S787 EDL expired on 2 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S787 EDL?
The MOT on S787 EDL expired on 2 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S787 EDL done?
S787 EDL was recorded at 83,575 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 1,600 miles a year.
Has S787 EDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S787 EDL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S787 EDL 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 S787 EDL find?
S787 EDL failed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 8 major defects and 8 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; nearside front tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions; nearside headlamp aim too high, and 13 more.

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