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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S815 SUHMOT history

S815 SUH is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 134,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.

S815 SUH black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2026
Mileage
134,416 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,361 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S815 SUH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S815 SUH was last recorded at 134,416 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 776 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,640 miles · 1 May 2024
Between the last two tests
776 miles
Average per year
3,361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,416 miles
  • 2024 – 133,640 miles
  • 2023 – 132,232 miles
  • 2021 – 132,002 miles
  • 2020 – 130,908 miles
  • 2019 – 125,098 miles
  • 2018 – 124,249 miles
  • 2017 – 122,532 miles
  • 2016 – 118,109 miles
  • 2014 – 117,421 miles
  • 2013 – 114,362 miles
  • 2012 – 112,240 miles
  • 2011 – 103,393 miles
  • 2010 – 95,355 miles
  • 2009 – 88,007 miles
  • 2008 – 80,960 miles
  • 2007 – 76,547 miles
  • 2006 – 69,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,416 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on susp arm (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back in places (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,416 miles (+776)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    134,416 miles
    Test number
    579431932878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on susp arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back in places (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass133,640 miles (+1,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    133,640 miles
    Test number
    263505013652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass132,232 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    132,232 miles
    Test number
    557508942645
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on rear arm (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail132,232 miles (+230)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,232 miles
    Test number
    799538140673
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on rear arm (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass132,002 miles (+1,094)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    132,002 miles
    Test number
    626920702765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  6. Pass130,908 miles (+5,810)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    130,908 miles
    Test number
    384399042295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass125,098 miles (+849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,098 miles
    Test number
    989171745157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass124,249 miles (+1,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    124,249 miles
    Test number
    550862824637
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass122,532 miles (+4,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    122,532 miles
    Test number
    228746804517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass118,109 miles (+688)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    118,109 miles
    Test number
    786967807790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,421 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    117,421 miles
    Test number
    799332334328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail117,420 miles (+3,058)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,420 miles
    Test number
    128338824348
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass114,362 miles (+83)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    114,362 miles
    Test number
    169132153340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail114,279 miles (+2,039)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,279 miles
    Test number
    356312133311
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteMost brake pipes have very slight corrosion

  15. Pass112,240 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    112,240 miles
    Test number
    998344132346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSteering malfunction light illuminated.

  16. Fail112,236 miles (+8,843)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,236 miles
    Test number
    215771232325
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSteering malfunction light illuminated.

  17. Pass103,393 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    103,393 miles
    Test number
    287812321321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn/corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  18. Fail103,393 miles (+8,038)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,393 miles
    Test number
    236012921305
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn/corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  19. Pass95,355 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    95,355 miles
    Test number
    110552820305
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise ns front tyre inner edge wear
    • NoteAdvise rear brake disc corrosion
    • NoteAdvise visual rust to ns and os rear metal brake pipes connecting to rear flexi hoses

  20. Fail95,355 miles (+7,348)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,355 miles
    Test number
    834161620333
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise ns front tyre inner edge wear
    • NoteAdvise rear brake disc corrosion
    • NoteAdvise visual rust to ns and os rear metal brake pipes connecting to rear flexi hoses

  21. Pass88,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    88,007 miles
    Test number
    800838819395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail88,007 miles (+7,047)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,007 miles
    Test number
    383126319301
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteAdvise os hand brake cable corroding

  23. Pass80,960 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    80,960 miles
    Test number
    333464228386
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail80,960 miles (+1,432)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,960 miles
    Test number
    294373528355
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass79,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    79,528 miles
    Test number
    521389448114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail79,528 miles (+2,981)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,528 miles
    Test number
    140719048110
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass76,547 miles (+7,309)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    76,547 miles
    Test number
    464287517136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass69,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    69,238 miles
    Test number
    791400236169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S815 SUH

Does S815 SUH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S815 SUH expired on 16 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S815 SUH?
The MOT on S815 SUH expired on 16 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S815 SUH done?
S815 SUH was recorded at 134,416 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 3,361 miles a year.
Has S815 SUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S815 SUH has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S815 SUH 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 S815 SUH find?
S815 SUH passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on susp arm, and 1 more.

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