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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S79 HGCMOT history

S79 HGC is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 73,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

S79 HGC silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
73,308 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S79 HGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S79 HGC was last recorded at 73,308 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,295 miles · 6 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
2,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,308 miles
  • 2024 – 73,295 miles
  • 2022 – 67,616 miles
  • 2021 – 62,078 miles
  • 2020 – 57,775 miles
  • 2019 – 52,780 miles
  • 2017 – 46,110 miles
  • 2016 – 42,492 miles
  • 2015 – 42,025 miles
  • 2014 – 41,294 miles
  • 2013 – 40,156 miles
  • 2012 – 38,681 miles
  • 2011 – 35,941 miles
  • 2010 – 33,347 miles
  • 2009 – 29,702 miles
  • 2008 – 27,570 miles
  • 2007 – 24,923 miles
  • 2006 – 22,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,308 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,308 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    73,308 miles
    Test number
    271825125432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,295 miles (+5,679)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    73,295 miles
    Test number
    731809116046
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass67,616 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    67,616 miles
    Test number
    468800144722
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail67,616 miles (+5,538)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,616 miles
    Test number
    584162347033
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass62,078 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,078 miles
    Test number
    225021830263
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail62,078 miles (+4,303)2 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,078 miles
    Test number
    119226117860
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass57,775 miles (+4,995)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    57,775 miles
    Test number
    929995053937
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass52,780 miles (+6,670)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    52,780 miles
    Test number
    793135804583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,110 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    46,110 miles
    Test number
    169596052061
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  10. Fail46,110 miles (+3,618)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,110 miles
    Test number
    306771143318
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  11. Pass42,492 miles (+467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,492 miles
    Test number
    903129287308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  12. Pass42,025 miles (+731)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    42,025 miles
    Test number
    275408965138
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  13. Pass41,294 miles (+1,138)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    41,294 miles
    Test number
    386374284119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,156 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    40,156 miles
    Test number
    797365883123
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres perishing
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail40,142 miles (+1,461)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,142 miles
    Test number
    266135783102
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres perishing
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass38,681 miles (+2,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,681 miles
    Test number
    498527682148
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass35,941 miles (+2,594)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,941 miles
    Test number
    485746081193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,347 miles (+3,645)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    33,347 miles
    Test number
    501733770175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,702 miles (+2,132)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    29,702 miles
    Test number
    311903079140
    • NoteSlight play in front lower ball joints
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack
    • NoteVarious marks to front screen

  20. Fail27,570 miles1 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,570 miles
    Test number
    141291098104
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteAll brake discs corroding
    • NoteFront tyres perishing
    • NoteRear tyres low on tread
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering rack
    • NoteVarious small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

  21. Pass27,570 miles (+2,647)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    27,570 miles
    Test number
    494121698178
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteAll brake discs corroding
    • NoteFront tyres perishing
    • NoteRear tyres low on tread
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering rack
    • NoteVarious small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

  22. Pass24,923 miles (+2,259)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    24,923 miles
    Test number
    720544787129
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped and corroding
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding
    • NoteVarious small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

  23. Pass22,664 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    22,664 miles
    Test number
    883051896121
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • Note3mm left on both rear tyres
    • NoteNails in both n/s tyres

Questions about S79 HGC

Does S79 HGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S79 HGC is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S79 HGC?
The MOT on S79 HGC is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S79 HGC done?
S79 HGC was recorded at 73,308 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 2,535 miles a year.
Has S79 HGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S79 HGC has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S79 HGC 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 S79 HGC find?
S79 HGC passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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