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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S826 GKSMOT history

S826 GKS is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 29 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 126,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2022.

S826 GKS silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2023
Mileage
126,846 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2022
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S826 GKS
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
29 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S826 GKS was last recorded at 126,846 miles on 13 Sept 2022, 2,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
124,550 miles · 8 Nov 2019
Between the last two tests
2,296 miles
Average per year
5,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 126,846 miles
  • 2019 – 124,550 miles
  • 2017 – 113,709 miles
  • 2016 – 109,422 miles
  • 2014 – 109,151 miles
  • 2013 – 90,892 miles
  • 2012 – 88,689 miles
  • 2011 – 88,003 miles
  • 2010 – 80,231 miles
  • 2009 – 67,806 miles
  • 2008 – 56,170 miles
  • 2007 – 48,824 miles
  • 2006 – 43,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,846 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,846 miles (+2,296)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    126,846 miles
    Test number
    338268102409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass124,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,550 miles
    Test number
    688933014000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    690553823535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,709 miles (+4,287)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    113,709 miles
    Test number
    519587561658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,422 miles (+271)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    109,422 miles
    Test number
    523937632835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

  6. Pass109,151 miles (+18,259)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    109,151 miles
    Test number
    535308194226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,892 miles (+2,203)13 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    90,892 miles
    Test number
    688673383299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle was almost overheating during test

  8. Pass88,689 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    88,689 miles
    Test number
    159397982270
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail88,689 miles (+686)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,689 miles
    Test number
    975557482262
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass88,003 miles (+7,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    88,003 miles
    Test number
    718354781208
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass80,231 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    80,231 miles
    Test number
    472940880242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail80,277 miles (+12,471)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,277 miles
    Test number
    744980080239
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass67,806 miles (+11,636)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    67,806 miles
    Test number
    562485379223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,170 miles (+7,346)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    56,170 miles
    Test number
    350622958497
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass48,824 miles (+5,041)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    48,824 miles
    Test number
    153065577234
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Pass43,783 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    43,783 miles
    Test number
    850477676200
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about S826 GKS

Does S826 GKS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S826 GKS expired on 12 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S826 GKS?
The MOT on S826 GKS expired on 12 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S826 GKS done?
S826 GKS was recorded at 126,846 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2022, an average of 5,210 miles a year.
Has S826 GKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S826 GKS has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2012.
Has the mileage on S826 GKS 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 S826 GKS find?
S826 GKS passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2022 with 11 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 8 more.

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