
BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc
S799 CFMMOT history
S799 CFM is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 82,532 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 82,532 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 18 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 2,013 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S799 CFM
- 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
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S799 CFM was last recorded at 82,532 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 81,734 miles · 14 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 798 miles
- Average per year
- 2,013 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,532 miles
- 2024 – 81,734 miles
- 2022 – 81,675 miles
- 2021 – 79,610 miles
- 2020 – 78,224 miles
- 2019 – 76,776 miles
- 2018 – 75,714 miles
- 2017 – 72,264 miles
- 2015 – 68,579 miles
- 2014 – 65,234 miles
- 2013 – 64,512 miles
- 2011 – 63,858 miles
- 2010 – 62,999 miles
- 2009 – 55,587 miles
- 2008 – 47,526 miles
- 2007 – 45,783 miles
- 2006 – 42,758 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake has got hot (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySuspension mounts and components corroded
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.
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2010
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Few areas of corrosion
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished and cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,532 miles (+798)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 82,532 miles
- Test number
- 474482140547
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake has got hot (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySuspension mounts and components corroded
Pass81,734 miles (+10)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 81,734 miles
- Test number
- 890316319482
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail81,724 miles (+10)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,724 miles
- Test number
- 738928302796
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail81,714 miles (+39)8 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,714 miles
- Test number
- 238472247711
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.49 min (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working wipers not checked (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFew areas of corrosion
Pass81,675 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 81,675 miles
- Test number
- 808385442275
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFew areas of corrosion
Fail81,672 miles (+50)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,672 miles
- Test number
- 120433349753
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFew areas of corrosion
Fail81,622 miles (+2,012)11 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,622 miles
- Test number
- 807754164266
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorPower steering component leaking Rack and pump (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass79,610 miles (+1,386)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 79,610 miles
- Test number
- 591269312376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,224 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 78,224 miles
- Test number
- 648714028051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,220 miles (+1,444)5 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,220 miles
- Test number
- 377017637645
- MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass76,776 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 76,776 miles
- Test number
- 436435803642
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,774 miles (+5)2 dangerous9 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,774 miles
- Test number
- 901283594652
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail76,769 miles (+1,055)2 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,769 miles
- Test number
- 265838226220
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested smoking badly (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass75,714 miles (+3,450)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 75,714 miles
- Test number
- 343153016884
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass72,264 miles (+3,685)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 72,264 miles
- Test number
- 192553985607
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,579 miles (+3,345)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 68,579 miles
- Test number
- 640222842644
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,234 miles (+487)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 65,234 miles
- Test number
- 269702884284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,747 miles (+235)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 64,747 miles
- Test number
- 736530364137
- NoteNearside front tyre very deteriorated and cracking
- NoteOffside front tyre very deteriorated and cracking
Pass64,512 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 64,512 miles
- Test number
- 717520173153
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront tyres perished
Fail64,512 miles (+654)2 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,512 miles
- Test number
- 429670073107
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront tyres perished
Pass63,858 miles (+859)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2012
- Odometer
- 63,858 miles
- Test number
- 397758331189
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass62,999 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2011
- Odometer
- 62,999 miles
- Test number
- 294658940157
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail62,998 miles (+7,411)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,998 miles
- Test number
- 903036840135
- FailureCentre Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass55,587 miles (+8,061)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 55,587 miles
- Test number
- 790629199019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail47,526 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,526 miles
- Test number
- 191545008102
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,526 miles (+1,743)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 47,526 miles
- Test number
- 571435908136
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,783 miles (+4)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 45,783 miles
- Test number
- 271129517207
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteNearside rear tyre on 3mm
Fail45,779 miles (+3,021)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,779 miles
- Test number
- 372205917446
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Pass42,758 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 42,758 miles
- Test number
- 192290906297
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteSlight corrosion to front brake discs
- NoteSlight damage to front number plate
Fail42,758 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,758 miles
- Test number
- 343020106487
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteSlight corrosion to front brake discs
- NoteSlight damage to front number plate
Questions about S799 CFM
- Does S799 CFM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S799 CFM is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S799 CFM?
- The MOT on S799 CFM is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S799 CFM done?
- S799 CFM was recorded at 82,532 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 2,013 miles a year.
- Has S799 CFM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S799 CFM has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on S799 CFM 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 S799 CFM find?
- S799 CFM passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively brake has got hot; suspension mounts and components corroded.
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