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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S790 LLXMOT history

S790 LLX is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 85,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

S790 LLX blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
85,323 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S790 LLX
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
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S790 LLX was last recorded at 85,323 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
85,282 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
1,939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,323 miles
  • 2025 – 85,282 miles
  • 2024 – 85,270 miles
  • 2023 – 85,109 miles
  • 2022 – 85,019 miles
  • 2021 – 84,536 miles
  • 2020 – 84,396 miles
  • 2019 – 83,958 miles
  • 2018 – 82,869 miles
  • 2017 – 81,731 miles
  • 2016 – 80,124 miles
  • 2015 – 78,742 miles
  • 2014 – 77,203 miles
  • 2013 – 75,358 miles
  • 2012 – 73,307 miles
  • 2011 – 71,094 miles
  • 2010 – 68,109 miles
  • 2009 – 65,163 miles
  • 2008 – 62,018 miles
  • 2007 – 57,928 miles
  • 2006 – 46,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,323 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut Corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,323 miles (+41)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    85,323 miles
    Test number
    898556231241
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass85,282 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    85,282 miles
    Test number
    391696626196
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail85,282 miles (+12)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,282 miles
    Test number
    922103166349
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass85,270 miles (+161)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    85,270 miles
    Test number
    371559344197
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass85,109 miles (+90)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    85,109 miles
    Test number
    222684437424
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass85,019 miles (+483)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,019 miles
    Test number
    694604760327
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass84,536 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    84,536 miles
    Test number
    106087337830
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail84,536 miles (+140)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,536 miles
    Test number
    451331365799
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass84,396 miles (+438)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    84,396 miles
    Test number
    415185477662
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass83,958 miles (+1,089)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    83,958 miles
    Test number
    945681403743
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass82,869 miles (+1,138)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,869 miles
    Test number
    980012225771
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is on 3mm of tread and has age cracks
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working

  12. Pass81,731 miles (+1,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,731 miles
    Test number
    825312898480
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is on 3mm of tread and small age cracks
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass80,124 miles (+1,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    80,124 miles
    Test number
    545414446670
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both sides (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass78,742 miles (+1,539)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    78,742 miles
    Test number
    327466355159
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll tyres are on 3mm of tread and have small age cracks
    • NoteBoth front tyres have slight uneven tread wear

  15. Pass77,203 miles (+1,845)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    77,203 miles
    Test number
    529821364145
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll steel brake pipes are slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth front tyres have slight uneven tread wear
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are on 3mm of tread and have small age cracks
    • NoteBrake pipes are greased

  16. Pass75,358 miles (+2,051)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    75,358 miles
    Test number
    665127053184
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSlight uneven tread wear on nearside front tyre.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass73,307 miles (+2,213)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    73,307 miles
    Test number
    797660662131
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass71,094 miles (+2,985)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,094 miles
    Test number
    527243831113
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight free play in offside steering rack.

  19. Pass68,109 miles (+2,946)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    68,109 miles
    Test number
    331924930129
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering rack.

  20. Pass65,163 miles (+3,145)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    65,163 miles
    Test number
    574835939179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,018 miles (+4,090)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    62,018 miles
    Test number
    872937438168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    57,928 miles
    Test number
    563784967137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,928 miles (+11,886)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,928 miles
    Test number
    951654367187
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteExhaust rear box outer skin starting to seperate

  24. Pass46,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,042 miles
    Test number
    720876966092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S790 LLX

Does S790 LLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S790 LLX is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S790 LLX?
The MOT on S790 LLX is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S790 LLX done?
S790 LLX was recorded at 85,323 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 1,939 miles a year.
Has S790 LLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S790 LLX has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S790 LLX 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 S790 LLX find?
S790 LLX passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, and 6 more.

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