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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S805 GLGMOT history

S805 GLG is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 25 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 49,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

S805 GLG green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
49,009 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S805 GLG
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
25 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S805 GLG was last recorded at 49,009 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,004 miles · 28 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,009 miles
  • 2025 – 44,060 miles
  • 2024 – 40,913 miles
  • 2022 – 36,391 miles
  • 2021 – 34,336 miles
  • 2020 – 32,542 miles
  • 2019 – 30,684 miles
  • 2018 – 30,647 miles
  • 2017 – 30,399 miles
  • 2016 – 30,343 miles
  • 2015 – 30,293 miles
  • 2014 – 30,261 miles
  • 2013 – 26,679 miles
  • 2012 – 25,114 miles
  • 2011 – 22,790 miles
  • 2010 – 20,588 miles
  • 2009 – 18,437 miles
  • 2008 – 17,602 miles
  • 2007 – 16,967 miles
  • 2006 – 16,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,009 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Most suspension components showing corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,009 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    49,009 miles
    Test number
    818616905576
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail49,004 miles (+4,944)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,004 miles
    Test number
    577082306644
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass44,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    44,060 miles
    Test number
    800969250821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail44,060 miles (+3,147)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,060 miles
    Test number
    306527539439
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass40,913 miles (+4,522)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    40,913 miles
    Test number
    647977429135
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin is corroded
    • AdvisoryMost suspension components showing corrosion

  6. Pass36,391 miles (+2,055)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    36,391 miles
    Test number
    712597557363
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMost suspension components showing corrosion
    • AdvisorySome underbody corrosion especially by sills

  7. Pass34,336 miles (+1,794)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    34,336 miles
    Test number
    474007680071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMost suspension components are showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderbody showing some corrosion

  8. Pass32,542 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    32,542 miles
    Test number
    311264595772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to most suspension and brake components

  9. Fail32,542 miles (+1,858)3 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,542 miles
    Test number
    502606365702
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to most suspension and brake components

  10. Pass30,684 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    30,684 miles
    Test number
    109458953154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail30,675 miles (+28)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,675 miles
    Test number
    884291164410
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass30,647 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    30,647 miles
    Test number
    959369163515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule by axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule by axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMost suspension components showing corrosion

  13. Fail30,647 miles (+248)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,647 miles
    Test number
    548394230622
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule by axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule by axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMost suspension components showing corrosion

  14. Pass30,399 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    30,399 miles
    Test number
    209753459941
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules most of them (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryMost suspension components are showing corrosion

  15. Fail30,398 miles (+55)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,398 miles
    Test number
    268235727017
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules most of them (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryMost suspension components are showing corrosion

  16. Pass30,343 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    30,343 miles
    Test number
    145908980792
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various brake pipe ferrules showing corrosion (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various brake pipes showing some corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryMost steering components are corroded
    • AdvisoryMost suspension components are corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody showing corrosion

  17. Fail30,343 miles (+50)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,343 miles
    Test number
    146455789672
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various brake pipe ferrules showing corrosion (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various brake pipes showing some corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryMost steering components are corroded
    • AdvisoryMost suspension components are corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody showing corrosion

  18. Pass30,293 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    30,293 miles
    Test number
    162037023116
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody components are rusty
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs are deteriorating (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass30,261 miles (+3,582)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    30,261 miles
    Test number
    409254054261
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnderbody showing corrosion

  20. Pass26,679 miles (+1,565)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,679 miles
    Test number
    467982963271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnderside componets are rusty ie springs,arms.brackets etc but not excessively

  21. Pass25,114 miles (+2,324)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,114 miles
    Test number
    619114562210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll suspension components are showing rust

  22. Pass22,790 miles (+2,202)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    22,790 miles
    Test number
    398354261410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,588 miles (+2,151)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    20,588 miles
    Test number
    621072750239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,437 miles (+835)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    18,437 miles
    Test number
    470277869279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,602 miles (+635)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,602 miles
    Test number
    814560168290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,967 miles (+404)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    16,967 miles
    Test number
    340416157465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    16,563 miles
    Test number
    801672166265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S805 GLG

Does S805 GLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S805 GLG is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S805 GLG?
The MOT on S805 GLG is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S805 GLG done?
S805 GLG was recorded at 49,009 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 1,633 miles a year.
Has S805 GLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S805 GLG has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S805 GLG 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 S805 GLG find?
S805 GLG passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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