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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

S796 NRWMOT history

S796 NRW is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 13 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 146,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2022.

S796 NRW blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Jun 2023
Mileage
146,783 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2022
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S796 NRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S796 NRW was last recorded at 146,783 miles on 6 Jun 2022, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Apr 2018: 143,472 miles, lower than 143,547 miles on 26 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
146,731 miles · 27 May 2022
Between the last two tests
52 miles
Average per year
3,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 146,783 miles
  • 2021 – 146,151 miles
  • 2020 – 145,448 miles
  • 2019 – 144,953 miles
  • 2018 – 143,472 miles
  • 2016 – 143,015 miles
  • 2015 – 140,784 miles
  • 2014 – 138,829 miles
  • 2013 – 131,415 miles
  • 2012 – 120,204 miles
  • 2011 – 108,512 miles
  • 2010 – 102,994 miles
  • 2009 – 96,199 miles
  • 2008 – 92,560 miles
  • 2007 – 90,220 miles
  • 2006 – 87,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,783 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,783 miles (+52)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    146,783 miles
    Test number
    639586955675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail146,731 miles (+580)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,731 miles
    Test number
    259475639679
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass146,151 miles (+703)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    146,151 miles
    Test number
    203845689999
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass145,448 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    145,448 miles
    Test number
    950640098276
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail145,448 miles (+495)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,448 miles
    Test number
    883464604139
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass144,953 miles (+1,481)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    144,953 miles
    Test number
    595065727747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass143,472 miles (-75)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    143,472 miles
    Test number
    134543463401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded but still secure
    • AdvisoryParking brake just past brake test

  8. Fail143,547 miles (+532)7 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,547 miles
    Test number
    406116218478
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded but still secure

  9. Pass143,015 miles (+2,231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    143,015 miles
    Test number
    943188493928
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  10. Pass140,784 miles (+1,955)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    140,784 miles
    Test number
    587463235155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass138,829 miles (+23)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    138,829 miles
    Test number
    308456124416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  12. Fail138,806 miles (+140)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,806 miles
    Test number
    169703724283
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Fail138,666 miles (+7,251)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,666 miles
    Test number
    218628014228
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside & offside front brake flexi hose's perished
    • NoteNearside rear outer sill rusty

  14. Pass131,415 miles (+23)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    131,415 miles
    Test number
    537194123296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD INSIDE EDGE
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSmall chip windscreen

  15. Fail131,392 miles (+11,188)5 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,392 miles
    Test number
    727809313282
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD INSIDE EDGE
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside and offside rear handbrake outer casings split
    • NoteSmall chip windscreen

  16. Pass120,204 miles (+18)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    120,204 miles
    Test number
    307816722262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear handbrake cable outer casings breaking up
    • NoteNearside rear handbrake effort starting to get low
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorating and has slight blow
    • NoteSmall stone chips front windsreen

  17. Fail120,186 miles (+11,674)2 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,186 miles
    Test number
    296273422247
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear handbrake cable outer casings breaking up
    • NoteNearside rear handbrake effort starting to get low
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorating and has slight blow
    • NoteSmall stone chips front windsreen

  18. Pass108,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    108,512 miles
    Test number
    146484321274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail108,512 miles (+14)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,512 miles
    Test number
    325284721495
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Fail108,498 miles (+5,504)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,498 miles
    Test number
    179364921165
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass102,994 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    102,994 miles
    Test number
    430607690092
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre is Zspeed rated all others are v rated.

  22. Fail102,994 miles (+6,795)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,994 miles
    Test number
    622457090065
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre is Zspeed rated all others are v rated.

  23. Pass96,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    96,199 miles
    Test number
    122529899094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail96,199 miles (+20)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,199 miles
    Test number
    693398699093
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

  25. Fail96,179 miles (+38)2 failures3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,179 miles
    Test number
    854076599090
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail96,141 miles (+3,581)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,141 miles
    Test number
    323419989022
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  27. Pass92,560 miles (+2,340)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    92,560 miles
    Test number
    190508768002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass90,220 miles (+3,214)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    90,220 miles
    Test number
    183001687448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass87,006 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    87,006 miles
    Test number
    304513766070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S796 NRW

Does S796 NRW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S796 NRW expired on 10 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S796 NRW?
The MOT on S796 NRW expired on 10 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S796 NRW done?
S796 NRW was recorded at 146,783 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2022, an average of 3,677 miles a year.
Has S796 NRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S796 NRW has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2022.
Has the mileage on S796 NRW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S796 NRW find?
S796 NRW passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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