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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

S811 ASUMOT history

S811 ASU is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 20 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 117,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

S811 ASU blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
117,259 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S811 ASU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
20 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S811 ASU was last recorded at 117,259 miles on 18 May 2026, 1,526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,733 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,526 miles
Average per year
1,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,259 miles
  • 2025 – 115,733 miles
  • 2024 – 114,968 miles
  • 2023 – 112,142 miles
  • 2018 – 112,136 miles
  • 2017 – 110,849 miles
  • 2016 – 109,314 miles
  • 2015 – 106,932 miles
  • 2014 – 104,126 miles
  • 2013 – 102,910 miles
  • 2012 – 101,675 miles
  • 2011 – 101,254 miles
  • 2010 – 99,570 miles
  • 2009 – 94,461 miles
  • 2008 – 88,003 miles
  • 2007 – 80,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,259 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,259 miles (+1,526)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    117,259 miles
    Test number
    866456619366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,733 miles (+765)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    115,733 miles
    Test number
    589973861101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,968 miles (+2,826)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    114,968 miles
    Test number
    653461656402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,142 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    112,142 miles
    Test number
    670323632453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail112,136 miles (+1,287)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,136 miles
    Test number
    404277405399
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass110,849 miles (+1,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    110,849 miles
    Test number
    944162823364
    • AdvisoryLower Body has slight corrosion outer sills around jack points (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass109,314 miles (+2,382)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    109,314 miles
    Test number
    561183812663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,932 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    106,932 miles
    Test number
    239168295166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail106,928 miles (+2,802)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,928 miles
    Test number
    579104795188
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass104,126 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    104,126 miles
    Test number
    317183394188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail104,079 miles (+1,169)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,079 miles
    Test number
    286996674450
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass102,910 miles (+1,235)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    102,910 miles
    Test number
    949052093137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight corrosion to underbody

  13. Pass101,675 miles (+421)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    101,675 miles
    Test number
    905746842102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,254 miles (+1,684)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    101,254 miles
    Test number
    655751841129
    • 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)
    • NoteNear side front brake pad warning wire insecure and not positioned in the pad
    • NoteSlight bind noted from the off side front brake

  15. Pass99,570 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    99,570 miles
    Test number
    864405440195
    • AdvisoryBrake 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)

  16. Fail99,555 miles (+5,094)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,555 miles
    Test number
    310450840128
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake 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)

  17. Pass94,461 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    94,461 miles
    Test number
    811655759199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail94,218 miles (+6,215)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,218 miles
    Test number
    221813549465
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass88,003 miles (+7,122)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    88,003 miles
    Test number
    232182158422
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NotePas pipes to rack corroded

  20. Fail80,881 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,881 miles
    Test number
    241342827108
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteSlight Damage To O/S/F Side Light Lens. †Slight Play In N/S Rack Arm.

  21. Pass80,881 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    80,881 miles
    Test number
    383202527196
    • NoteSlight Damage To O/S/F Side Light Lens. †Slight Play In N/S Rack Arm.

Questions about S811 ASU

Does S811 ASU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S811 ASU is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S811 ASU?
The MOT on S811 ASU is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S811 ASU done?
S811 ASU was recorded at 117,259 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 1,910 miles a year.
Has S811 ASU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S811 ASU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on S811 ASU 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 ASU find?
S811 ASU passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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