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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

S798 ERCMOT history

S798 ERC is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 107,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2024.

S798 ERC blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2025
Mileage
107,460 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S798 ERC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S798 ERC was last recorded at 107,460 miles on 24 Sept 2024, 105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,355 miles · 20 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
105 miles
Average per year
1,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 107,460 miles
  • 2023 – 107,355 miles
  • 2022 – 106,836 miles
  • 2021 – 105,785 miles
  • 2020 – 105,235 miles
  • 2019 – 104,817 miles
  • 2016 – 102,418 miles
  • 2013 – 101,874 miles
  • 2012 – 100,700 miles
  • 2011 – 98,975 miles
  • 2010 – 96,994 miles
  • 2009 – 93,271 miles
  • 2008 – 90,079 miles
  • 2007 – 83,781 miles
  • 2006 – 75,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,460 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Steering column flexible coupling has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,460 miles (+105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    107,460 miles
    Test number
    842408724630
    • 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))

  2. Pass107,355 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    107,355 miles
    Test number
    444022086475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail107,353 miles (+517)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,353 miles
    Test number
    147083388806
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass106,836 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    106,836 miles
    Test number
    684906919309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,785 miles (+550)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    105,785 miles
    Test number
    160141966462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,235 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    105,235 miles
    Test number
    540091800380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,817 miles (+2,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,817 miles
    Test number
    271887780576
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass102,418 miles (+544)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    102,418 miles
    Test number
    779702898652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,874 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,874 miles
    Test number
    355417723340
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  10. Pass101,874 miles (+1,174)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    101,874 miles
    Test number
    976657923336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,700 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    100,700 miles
    Test number
    839397412206
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

  12. Fail100,700 miles (+1,725)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,700 miles
    Test number
    255424212221
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

  13. Pass98,975 miles (+1,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    98,975 miles
    Test number
    627342131162
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  14. Fail96,994 miles (+3,723)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,994 miles
    Test number
    924856620370
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  15. Pass93,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    93,271 miles
    Test number
    963947719353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail93,271 miles (+3,192)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,271 miles
    Test number
    801285619305
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail90,079 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,079 miles
    Test number
    834554158359
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass90,079 miles (+1,392)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    90,079 miles
    Test number
    864524458392
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass88,687 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    88,687 miles
    Test number
    613407968031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail88,673 miles (+4,892)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,673 miles
    Test number
    374699448057
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • FailureRear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  21. Pass83,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    83,781 miles
    Test number
    464783977065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail83,781 miles (+7,991)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,781 miles
    Test number
    974943577067
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  23. Pass75,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    75,790 miles
    Test number
    904250296029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S798 ERC

Does S798 ERC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S798 ERC expired on 23 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S798 ERC?
The MOT on S798 ERC expired on 23 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S798 ERC done?
S798 ERC was recorded at 107,460 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2024, an average of 1,713 miles a year.
Has S798 ERC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S798 ERC has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on S798 ERC 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 S798 ERC find?
S798 ERC passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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