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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S820 HANMOT history

S820 HAN is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 75,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2025.

S820 HAN blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2026
Mileage
75,386 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S820 HAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S820 HAN was last recorded at 75,386 miles on 1 Aug 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,376 miles · 30 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
1,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,386 miles
  • 2024 – 75,376 miles
  • 2023 – 75,273 miles
  • 2022 – 75,172 miles
  • 2021 – 75,164 miles
  • 2018 – 75,070 miles
  • 2016 – 74,878 miles
  • 2015 – 74,598 miles
  • 2013 – 73,190 miles
  • 2012 – 69,139 miles
  • 2011 – 66,141 miles
  • 2010 – 62,862 miles
  • 2009 – 60,322 miles
  • 2008 – 56,682 miles
  • 2007 – 48,968 miles
  • 2006 – 38,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,386 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,386 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    75,386 miles
    Test number
    286531024537
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail75,386 miles (+10)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,386 miles
    Test number
    935212791298
    • DangerousTyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass75,376 miles (+103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    75,376 miles
    Test number
    211847122772
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass75,273 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    75,273 miles
    Test number
    244335391820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,172 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    75,172 miles
    Test number
    180094738109
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass75,164 miles (+94)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    75,164 miles
    Test number
    280391231199
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass75,070 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    75,070 miles
    Test number
    814307972001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,878 miles
    Test number
    712913217768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,878 miles (+280)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,878 miles
    Test number
    151971069436
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  10. Pass74,598 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    74,598 miles
    Test number
    149556705095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail74,590 miles (+1,400)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,590 miles
    Test number
    458385405020
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass73,190 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    73,190 miles
    Test number
    877368993224
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFull under trays fitted

  13. Fail73,190 miles (+4,051)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,190 miles
    Test number
    726386593285
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFull under trays fitted

  14. Pass69,139 miles (+2,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,139 miles
    Test number
    145941802202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass66,141 miles (+3,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    66,141 miles
    Test number
    259842701202
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Pass62,862 miles (+2,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    62,862 miles
    Test number
    801263600282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass60,322 miles (+3,640)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    60,322 miles
    Test number
    470649109286
    • 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)

  18. Pass56,682 miles (+7,714)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    56,682 miles
    Test number
    940261218281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,968 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    48,968 miles
    Test number
    770043397165
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail48,966 miles (+10,105)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,966 miles
    Test number
    250393097415
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass38,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    38,861 miles
    Test number
    803802296114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,861 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,861 miles
    Test number
    202842096135
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about S820 HAN

Does S820 HAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S820 HAN expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S820 HAN?
The MOT on S820 HAN expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S820 HAN done?
S820 HAN was recorded at 75,386 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 1,916 miles a year.
Has S820 HAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S820 HAN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S820 HAN 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 S820 HAN find?
S820 HAN passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear.

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