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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S789 VAOMOT history

S789 VAO is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 17 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 92,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2024.

S789 VAO blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2024
Mileage
92,370 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S789 VAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S789 VAO was last recorded at 92,370 miles on 24 Oct 2024, 742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,628 miles · 9 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
742 miles
Average per year
2,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 92,370 miles
  • 2023 – 91,628 miles
  • 2022 – 90,547 miles
  • 2021 – 89,731 miles
  • 2020 – 88,645 miles
  • 2019 – 87,594 miles
  • 2018 – 86,423 miles
  • 2017 – 85,931 miles
  • 2016 – 83,100 miles
  • 2015 – 79,136 miles
  • 2014 – 75,637 miles
  • 2013 – 70,911 miles
  • 2012 – 64,848 miles
  • 2011 – 60,033 miles
  • 2010 – 55,711 miles
  • 2009 – 52,282 miles
  • 2008 – 48,564 miles
  • 2007 – 44,502 miles
  • 2006 – 40,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail92,370 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded fr (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front inner sill corroded.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail92,370 miles (+742)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,370 miles
    Test number
    561753567908
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded fr (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

  2. Pass91,628 miles (+1,081)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    91,628 miles
    Test number
    388163432347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass90,547 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    90,547 miles
    Test number
    400981773689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail90,521 miles (+790)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,521 miles
    Test number
    381603597020
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Back plate brakes excessively corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass89,731 miles (+1,086)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    89,731 miles
    Test number
    446299393506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass88,645 miles (+1,051)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    88,645 miles
    Test number
    522354638815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass87,594 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,594 miles
    Test number
    736124123593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail87,594 miles (+1,171)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,594 miles
    Test number
    981020746830
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass86,423 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,423 miles
    Test number
    815909711702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail86,423 miles (+492)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,423 miles
    Test number
    379629465249
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass85,931 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    85,931 miles
    Test number
    267295659966
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail85,931 miles (+2,831)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,931 miles
    Test number
    803040853203
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass83,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    83,100 miles
    Test number
    843693806627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,100 miles (+3,964)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,100 miles
    Test number
    506913208653
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass79,136 miles (+3,499)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    79,136 miles
    Test number
    717341365117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,637 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,637 miles
    Test number
    127840764148
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass75,637 miles (+4,726)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    75,637 miles
    Test number
    239970664495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    70,911 miles
    Test number
    769751973105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,911 miles (+6,063)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,911 miles
    Test number
    878831073115
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass64,848 miles (+4,815)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    64,848 miles
    Test number
    408364772153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,033 miles (+4,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    60,033 miles
    Test number
    497282571164
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass55,711 miles (+3,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,711 miles
    Test number
    314569950176
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass52,282 miles (+3,718)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    52,282 miles
    Test number
    910449769179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,564 miles (+4,062)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    48,564 miles
    Test number
    261594668489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,502 miles (+3,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,502 miles
    Test number
    611246067171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass40,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    40,717 miles
    Test number
    921711486140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S789 VAO

Does S789 VAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S789 VAO expired on 14 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S789 VAO?
The MOT on S789 VAO expired on 14 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S789 VAO done?
S789 VAO was recorded at 92,370 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2024, an average of 2,820 miles a year.
Has S789 VAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S789 VAO has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S789 VAO 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 S789 VAO find?
S789 VAO failed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2024 with 2 dangerous defects and 7 major defects: nearside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded, and 6 more.

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