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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S811 AGEMOT history

S811 AGE is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 11 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024 and it has passed 12 of 24 MOT tests, with 152,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

S811 AGE red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2024
Mileage
152,724 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
12 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S811 AGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S811 AGE was last recorded at 152,724 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,694 miles · 30 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
3,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,724 miles
  • 2023 – 152,694 miles
  • 2021 – 152,678 miles
  • 2018 – 152,662 miles
  • 2016 – 152,067 miles
  • 2015 – 142,806 miles
  • 2014 – 135,961 miles
  • 2013 – 129,480 miles
  • 2012 – 120,009 miles
  • 2011 – 113,745 miles
  • 2010 – 110,918 miles
  • 2009 – 106,639 miles
  • 2008 – 99,954 miles
  • 2007 – 90,941 miles
  • 2006 – 83,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail152,724 miles
  • DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail152,724 miles (+30)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,724 miles
    Test number
    287667103271
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded

  2. Pass152,694 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    152,694 miles
    Test number
    701955560767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail152,678 miles (+16)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,678 miles
    Test number
    288904993437
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail152,662 miles (+595)2 dangerous10 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,662 miles
    Test number
    160391592565
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass152,067 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    152,067 miles
    Test number
    325406017424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail151,885 miles (+9,079)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,885 miles
    Test number
    404138424600
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cable fouling the nearside rear brake hose

  7. Pass142,806 miles (+6,845)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    142,806 miles
    Test number
    206050915132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass135,961 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    135,961 miles
    Test number
    319816814195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail135,818 miles (+6,338)2 dangerous4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,818 miles
    Test number
    649307404126
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSide skirts fitted

  10. Pass129,480 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    129,480 miles
    Test number
    675963923156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail129,480 miles (+9,471)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,480 miles
    Test number
    259093823171
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail120,009 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,009 miles
    Test number
    148168002167
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass120,009 miles (+6,264)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    120,009 miles
    Test number
    859998902168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass113,745 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    113,745 miles
    Test number
    487815601187
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs pitted & corroded
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs pitted & corroded

  15. Fail113,745 miles (+19)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,745 miles
    Test number
    479115701197
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs pitted & corroded

  16. Fail113,726 miles (+2,808)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,726 miles
    Test number
    849477391028
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass110,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    110,918 miles
    Test number
    554481680058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail110,918 miles (+4,279)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,918 miles
    Test number
    164748170019
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass106,639 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    106,639 miles
    Test number
    162999779487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail106,638 miles (+6,684)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,638 miles
    Test number
    264167079040
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteAdvise rear diff bush worn

  21. Pass99,954 miles (+9,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    99,954 miles
    Test number
    722989078028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass90,941 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    90,941 miles
    Test number
    722630587062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail90,895 miles (+7,762)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,895 miles
    Test number
    111284877418
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass83,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    83,133 miles
    Test number
    811876976003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S811 AGE

Does S811 AGE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S811 AGE expired on 29 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S811 AGE?
The MOT on S811 AGE expired on 29 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S811 AGE done?
S811 AGE was recorded at 152,724 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 3,427 miles a year.
Has S811 AGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S811 AGE has failed 12 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S811 AGE 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 S811 AGE find?
S811 AGE failed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 3 advisories: rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; nearside front inner integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor; offside front windscreen washer not working, and 5 more.

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