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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S797 AVEMOT history

S797 AVE is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 4 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 85,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2022.

S797 AVE green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2023
Mileage
85,739 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S797 AVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S797 AVE was last recorded at 85,739 miles on 2 Feb 2022, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,696 miles · 5 Aug 2019
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
1,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 85,739 miles
  • 2019 – 85,696 miles
  • 2018 – 85,685 miles
  • 2016 – 85,464 miles
  • 2015 – 81,771 miles
  • 2014 – 76,296 miles
  • 2013 – 70,724 miles
  • 2012 – 68,334 miles
  • 2011 – 67,872 miles
  • 2010 – 67,765 miles
  • 2009 – 66,585 miles
  • 2008 – 65,931 miles
  • 2007 – 64,687 miles
  • 2006 – 63,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,739 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust corrodedRecorded at 2 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,739 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    85,739 miles
    Test number
    174368638523
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  2. Pass85,696 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    85,696 miles
    Test number
    173235136076
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  3. Pass85,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,685 miles
    Test number
    709681920820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail85,685 miles (+221)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,685 miles
    Test number
    649349496152
    • FailureEmissions not tested coolant system pressuring up (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  5. Pass85,464 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,464 miles
    Test number
    779390077290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,461 miles (+3,690)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,461 miles
    Test number
    701950696366
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  7. Pass81,771 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    81,771 miles
    Test number
    959645115218
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail81,762 miles (+5,466)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,762 miles
    Test number
    126065615251
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass76,296 miles (+74)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,296 miles
    Test number
    377112804276
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail76,222 miles (+5,498)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,222 miles
    Test number
    807696494133
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass70,724 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    70,724 miles
    Test number
    629951403214
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail70,699 miles (+2,365)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,699 miles
    Test number
    548279793121
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass68,334 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    68,334 miles
    Test number
    288503742434
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail68,333 miles (+461)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,333 miles
    Test number
    108699332131
    • FailureFront Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass67,872 miles (+107)9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    67,872 miles
    Test number
    147461481093
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth sides front brake discs pitted
    • NoteBoth sides rear brake discs pitted

  16. Pass67,765 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,765 miles
    Test number
    581805480032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,696 miles (+1,111)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,696 miles
    Test number
    473172080051
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass66,585 miles (+654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    66,585 miles
    Test number
    122429379041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass65,931 miles (+1,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    65,931 miles
    Test number
    422409078073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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)

  20. Pass64,687 miles (+1,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    64,687 miles
    Test number
    344762897035
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass63,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    63,266 miles
    Test number
    373621906126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S797 AVE

Does S797 AVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S797 AVE expired on 1 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S797 AVE?
The MOT on S797 AVE expired on 1 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S797 AVE done?
S797 AVE was recorded at 85,739 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2022, an average of 1,421 miles a year.
Has S797 AVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S797 AVE has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2018.
Has the mileage on S797 AVE 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 S797 AVE find?
S797 AVE passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: exhaust mounting defective; rear exhaust corroded.

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