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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S790 OABMOT history

S790 OAB is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 110,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

S790 OAB blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
110,884 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S790 OAB
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S790 OAB was last recorded at 110,884 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,883 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,884 miles
  • 2025 – 110,883 miles
  • 2024 – 110,581 miles
  • 2023 – 110,511 miles
  • 2022 – 109,786 miles
  • 2021 – 108,747 miles
  • 2020 – 108,555 miles
  • 2019 – 108,184 miles
  • 2018 – 105,940 miles
  • 2017 – 104,624 miles
  • 2016 – 104,072 miles
  • 2015 – 101,819 miles
  • 2014 – 99,459 miles
  • 2013 – 96,960 miles
  • 2012 – 95,084 miles
  • 2011 – 92,812 miles
  • 2010 – 90,507 miles
  • 2009 – 87,282 miles
  • 2008 – 77,703 miles
  • 2007 – 64,439 miles
  • 2006 – 48,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,884 miles
  • AdvisoryAdvise sill covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Minor7 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

33 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,884 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    110,884 miles
    Test number
    220310717670
    • AdvisoryAdvise sill covers fitted

  2. Fail110,883 miles (+302)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,883 miles
    Test number
    271841047189
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,581 miles (+70)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    110,581 miles
    Test number
    912674985593
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAdvise sill covers fitted

  4. Pass110,511 miles (+36)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,511 miles
    Test number
    585342366231
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail110,475 miles (+689)1 major2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,475 miles
    Test number
    487041102393
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass109,786 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    109,786 miles
    Test number
    650043577384
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail109,784 miles (+211)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,784 miles
    Test number
    357411642403
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass109,573 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    109,573 miles
    Test number
    786851426089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail109,573 miles (+24)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,573 miles
    Test number
    748170307711
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail109,549 miles (+802)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,549 miles
    Test number
    816464010345
    • MajorCentral Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall & wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass108,747 miles (+192)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,747 miles
    Test number
    956398064776
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHi-level stop light inop

  12. Pass108,555 miles (+371)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    108,555 miles
    Test number
    722822955053
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass108,184 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    108,184 miles
    Test number
    524846352700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light inop

  14. Fail108,184 miles (+2,244)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,184 miles
    Test number
    948756502020
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light inop

  15. Pass105,940 miles (+1,316)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,940 miles
    Test number
    204629314748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryHi-level stop light inop

  16. Pass104,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    104,624 miles
    Test number
    282919368860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail104,624 miles (+552)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,624 miles
    Test number
    877020629153
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass104,072 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,072 miles
    Test number
    475508240434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail104,070 miles (+2,251)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,070 miles
    Test number
    686285959116
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  20. Pass101,819 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    101,819 miles
    Test number
    836518145072
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  21. Fail101,819 miles (+2,360)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,819 miles
    Test number
    199837745441
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  22. Pass99,459 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    99,459 miles
    Test number
    836830154073
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail99,459 miles (+2,499)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,459 miles
    Test number
    209649044057
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass96,960 miles (+1,876)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    96,960 miles
    Test number
    335093043000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass95,084 miles (+72)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    95,084 miles
    Test number
    486876862036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail95,012 miles (+2,200)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,012 miles
    Test number
    456354152003
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass92,812 miles (+4)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    92,812 miles
    Test number
    515447251042
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteService brake. Your vehicle has only just met the required service brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
    • NotePlay in rack
    • NoteSill covers and undertrays fitted

  28. Fail92,808 miles (+2,301)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,808 miles
    Test number
    645015151071
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in rack
    • NoteSill covers and undertrays fitted

  29. Pass90,507 miles (+3,225)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    90,507 miles
    Test number
    512140550009
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering arm

  30. Pass87,282 miles (+9,579)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    87,282 miles
    Test number
    161541969075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass77,703 miles (+13,264)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    77,703 miles
    Test number
    134978468035
    • 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)
    • NoteVery slight play found at top of steering column

  32. Pass64,439 miles (+15,601)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    64,439 miles
    Test number
    272241107464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NotePlay offside of steering

  33. Pass48,838 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    48,838 miles
    Test number
    864332206152
    • NoteAdvised slight play to offside steering rack end.

Questions about S790 OAB

Does S790 OAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S790 OAB is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S790 OAB?
The MOT on S790 OAB is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S790 OAB done?
S790 OAB was recorded at 110,884 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 3,142 miles a year.
Has S790 OAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S790 OAB has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S790 OAB 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 OAB find?
S790 OAB passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: advise sill covers fitted.

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