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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S809 AOSMOT history

S809 AOS is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 18 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.

S809 AOS silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
143,084 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S809 AOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S809 AOS was last recorded at 143,084 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jun 2024: 143,038 miles, lower than 143,308 miles on 21 Jun 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
143,067 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
1,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,084 miles
  • 2025 – 143,067 miles
  • 2024 – 143,038 miles
  • 2023 – 143,308 miles
  • 2022 – 142,950 miles
  • 2018 – 142,086 miles
  • 2017 – 139,550 miles
  • 2014 – 139,358 miles
  • 2013 – 139,251 miles
  • 2012 – 138,765 miles
  • 2011 – 137,756 miles
  • 2010 – 136,243 miles
  • 2009 – 134,142 miles
  • 2008 – 130,974 miles
  • 2007 – 125,832 miles
  • 2006 – 120,077 miles
  • 2005 – 113,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,084 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,084 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    143,084 miles
    Test number
    871195287242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,067 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    143,067 miles
    Test number
    866037343909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail143,049 miles (+11)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,049 miles
    Test number
    241009612243
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass143,038 miles (-270)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    143,038 miles
    Test number
    832695283255
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion on inner sills around all jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in parts of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass143,308 miles (+358)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    143,308 miles
    Test number
    449354858086
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s jacking points/floor pans to sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass142,950 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    142,950 miles
    Test number
    228828855480
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded

  7. Fail142,950 miles (+864)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,950 miles
    Test number
    401758992023
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded

  8. Pass142,086 miles (+2,536)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    142,086 miles
    Test number
    940401881300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass139,550 miles (+192)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    139,550 miles
    Test number
    714761065658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion all jacking pouints

  10. Pass139,358 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    139,358 miles
    Test number
    518439904300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail139,358 miles (+107)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,358 miles
    Test number
    375139004349
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass139,251 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    139,251 miles
    Test number
    788181313398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear jacking points are slightly corroded

  13. Fail139,251 miles (+486)2 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,251 miles
    Test number
    708970413393
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear jacking points are slightly corroded

  14. Pass138,765 miles (+1,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    138,765 miles
    Test number
    875830722376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail137,756 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,756 miles
    Test number
    269154211364
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  16. Pass137,756 miles (+1,513)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    137,756 miles
    Test number
    847904311379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass136,243 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    136,243 miles
    Test number
    640335410330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass134,142 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    134,142 miles
    Test number
    461425599201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  19. Fail134,142 miles (+3,168)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,142 miles
    Test number
    782383399217
    • FailureNearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  20. Pass130,974 miles (+59)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    130,974 miles
    Test number
    231514928346
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail130,915 miles (+5,083)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,915 miles
    Test number
    563029418398
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass125,832 miles (+5,755)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    125,832 miles
    Test number
    374721627366
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass120,077 miles (+6,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    120,077 miles
    Test number
    622341116369
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass113,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    113,102 miles
    Test number
    102022315323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail113,102 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,102 miles
    Test number
    134471215390
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about S809 AOS

Does S809 AOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S809 AOS is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S809 AOS?
The MOT on S809 AOS is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S809 AOS done?
S809 AOS was recorded at 143,084 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 1,479 miles a year.
Has S809 AOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S809 AOS has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S809 AOS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jun 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S809 AOS find?
S809 AOS passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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