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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S799 OABMOT history

S799 OAB is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 25 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 84,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

S799 OAB blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
84,818 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S799 OAB
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
25 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S799 OAB was last recorded at 84,818 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 1,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,298 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,520 miles
Average per year
2,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,818 miles
  • 2025 – 83,298 miles
  • 2024 – 81,438 miles
  • 2023 – 80,229 miles
  • 2022 – 80,115 miles
  • 2021 – 77,179 miles
  • 2020 – 74,681 miles
  • 2019 – 72,479 miles
  • 2018 – 69,204 miles
  • 2017 – 65,412 miles
  • 2016 – 62,015 miles
  • 2015 – 58,688 miles
  • 2014 – 55,032 miles
  • 2013 – 52,259 miles
  • 2012 – 49,698 miles
  • 2011 – 46,890 miles
  • 2010 – 43,297 miles
  • 2009 – 38,714 miles
  • 2008 – 34,594 miles
  • 2007 – 31,825 miles
  • 2006 – 28,846 miles
  • 2005 – 26,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,818 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,818 miles (+1,520)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    84,818 miles
    Test number
    847226845697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass83,298 miles (+1,860)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    83,298 miles
    Test number
    210758004311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass81,438 miles (+1,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    81,438 miles
    Test number
    746449443113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass80,229 miles (+114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    80,229 miles
    Test number
    402880836267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail80,115 miles (+2,936)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,115 miles
    Test number
    183197126707
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass77,179 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    77,179 miles
    Test number
    297291785918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail77,179 miles (+2,498)2 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,179 miles
    Test number
    711991601195
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass74,681 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,681 miles
    Test number
    145145974314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail74,681 miles (+2,202)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,681 miles
    Test number
    775083057668
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass72,479 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,479 miles
    Test number
    609596052806
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail72,479 miles (+3,275)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,479 miles
    Test number
    970374280604
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Disc lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Disc lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass69,204 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    69,204 miles
    Test number
    883185383357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail69,204 miles (+3,792)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,204 miles
    Test number
    777290630812
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass65,412 miles (+3,397)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    65,412 miles
    Test number
    675084553388
    • DangerousNearside Rear TYRE SIDE WALL SPLIT
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE PEELING AND CRAKING
    • AdvisoryOffside Front STARTING TO SPLIT RECOMMEND FOUR NEW TYRES

  15. Pass62,015 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    62,015 miles
    Test number
    923165412643
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTING OK AT TEST

  16. Fail62,015 miles (+3,327)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,015 miles
    Test number
    695848332297
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTING OK AT TEST

  17. Pass58,688 miles (+3,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    58,688 miles
    Test number
    497378078241
    • AdvisoryOnly just past emissions

  18. Pass55,032 miles (+2,773)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,032 miles
    Test number
    138292704369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,259 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,259 miles
    Test number
    597390913365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,252 miles (+2,554)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,252 miles
    Test number
    968032803397
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  21. Pass49,698 miles (+2,808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    49,698 miles
    Test number
    769537292220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass46,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,890 miles
    Test number
    765569291284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,888 miles (+3,591)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,888 miles
    Test number
    668289991213
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass43,297 miles (+76)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    43,297 miles
    Test number
    250307400322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail43,221 miles (+4,507)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,221 miles
    Test number
    464851800422
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass38,714 miles (+4,120)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,714 miles
    Test number
    491790409300
    • NoteAirbag warning on

  27. Pass34,594 miles (+2,769)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,594 miles
    Test number
    593935298289
    • DangerousBattery insecure
    • NoteFront registraion plate cracked

  28. Pass31,825 miles (+2,979)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,825 miles
    Test number
    211896497216
    • NoteAirbag warning on
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked
    • NoteNail in tread of nearside front tyre

  29. Pass28,846 miles (+2,811)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    28,846 miles
    Test number
    823586896261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass26,035 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    26,035 miles
    Test number
    641137495299
    • 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)

Questions about S799 OAB

Does S799 OAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S799 OAB is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S799 OAB?
The MOT on S799 OAB is valid until 14 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 OAB done?
S799 OAB was recorded at 84,818 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 2,873 miles a year.
Has S799 OAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S799 OAB has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S799 OAB 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 OAB find?
S799 OAB passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded., and 3 more.

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