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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S794 RECMOT history

S794 REC is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 44,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2022.

S794 REC blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2023
Mileage
44,866 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S794 REC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S794 REC was last recorded at 44,866 miles on 9 Nov 2022, 2,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
42,103 miles · 5 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,763 miles
Average per year
923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 44,866 miles
  • 2021 – 42,103 miles
  • 2020 – 41,105 miles
  • 2019 – 40,639 miles
  • 2018 – 39,402 miles
  • 2017 – 38,953 miles
  • 2016 – 38,914 miles
  • 2015 – 38,859 miles
  • 2014 – 38,025 miles
  • 2013 – 37,706 miles
  • 2012 – 35,234 miles
  • 2011 – 34,058 miles
  • 2010 – 34,023 miles
  • 2009 – 33,250 miles
  • 2007 – 30,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,866 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,866 miles (+2,763)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    44,866 miles
    Test number
    111457822481
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass42,103 miles (+998)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    42,103 miles
    Test number
    311702613037
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower suspension arm bush perishing

  3. Pass41,105 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    41,105 miles
    Test number
    702706461162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,639 miles (+1,237)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,639 miles
    Test number
    315628419481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,402 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    39,402 miles
    Test number
    708205494371
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBattery light on dash indicating a fault

  6. Fail39,396 miles (+443)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,396 miles
    Test number
    366686498936
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBattery light on dash indicating a fault

  7. Pass38,953 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    38,953 miles
    Test number
    909908823426
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking on tread
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorating

  8. Pass38,914 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,914 miles
    Test number
    718795468559
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  9. Pass38,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,859 miles
    Test number
    579070975092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail38,859 miles (+834)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,859 miles
    Test number
    778340475034
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass38,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    38,025 miles
    Test number
    116508034086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail38,025 miles (+319)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,025 miles
    Test number
    156088534477
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  13. Pass37,706 miles (+2,472)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    37,706 miles
    Test number
    818864403226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,234 miles (+1,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,234 miles
    Test number
    255486202228
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass34,058 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    34,058 miles
    Test number
    115302701215
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass34,023 miles (+773)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    34,023 miles
    Test number
    960523950155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    33,250 miles
    Test number
    604010259191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,250 miles (+2,620)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,250 miles
    Test number
    714100459102
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass30,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,630 miles
    Test number
    861209857103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S794 REC

Does S794 REC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S794 REC expired on 30 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S794 REC?
The MOT on S794 REC expired on 30 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S794 REC done?
S794 REC was recorded at 44,866 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2022, an average of 923 miles a year.
Has S794 REC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S794 REC has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2018.
Has the mileage on S794 REC 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 S794 REC find?
S794 REC passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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