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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S82 GVLMOT history

S82 GVL is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 58,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

S82 GVL silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
58,629 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S82 GVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S82 GVL was last recorded at 58,629 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,496 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
133 miles
Average per year
386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,629 miles
  • 2024 – 58,496 miles
  • 2022 – 57,823 miles
  • 2009 – 57,312 miles
  • 2008 – 55,287 miles
  • 2007 – 52,890 miles
  • 2006 – 50,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,629 miles
  • AdvisoryMinor corrosion on rear axle.

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 wing corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Outer sill covers corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,629 miles (+133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    58,629 miles
    Test number
    249331735029
    • AdvisoryMinor corrosion on rear axle.

  2. Pass58,496 miles (+673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    58,496 miles
    Test number
    130009338696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass57,823 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,823 miles
    Test number
    429755270836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers corroding

  4. Fail57,811 miles (+499)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,811 miles
    Test number
    585186964466
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers corroding

  5. Pass57,312 miles (+2,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    57,312 miles
    Test number
    904088319206
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  6. Pass55,287 miles (+2,397)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    55,287 miles
    Test number
    621748318246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,890 miles (+2,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    52,890 miles
    Test number
    472313217293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass50,869 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    50,869 miles
    Test number
    230731726236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail50,842 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,842 miles
    Test number
    382242916421
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S82 GVL

Does S82 GVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S82 GVL is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S82 GVL?
The MOT on S82 GVL is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S82 GVL done?
S82 GVL was recorded at 58,629 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 386 miles a year.
Has S82 GVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S82 GVL has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S82 GVL 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 S82 GVL find?
S82 GVL passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: minor corrosion on rear axle..

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