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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S82 MVYMOT history

S82 MVY is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 19 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 86,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

S82 MVY silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
86,048 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S82 MVY
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
19 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S82 MVY was last recorded at 86,048 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,827 miles · 27 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
221 miles
Average per year
3,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,048 miles
  • 2025 – 75,025 miles
  • 2024 – 64,213 miles
  • 2023 – 52,896 miles
  • 2022 – 47,128 miles
  • 2021 – 44,981 miles
  • 2020 – 43,078 miles
  • 2019 – 40,863 miles
  • 2018 – 38,527 miles
  • 2017 – 36,137 miles
  • 2016 – 31,615 miles
  • 2015 – 27,292 miles
  • 2014 – 23,370 miles
  • 2013 – 22,442 miles
  • 2012 – 21,905 miles
  • 2011 – 21,524 miles
  • 2010 – 20,986 miles
  • 2009 – 19,947 miles
  • 2008 – 19,068 miles
  • 2007 – 17,823 miles
  • 2006 – 16,723 miles
  • 2005 – 15,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,048 miles
  • AdvisoryFront nearside & offside sills under vehicle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront slight blow from exhaustRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill excessively corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension trailing arm corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension trailing arm corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer casing excessively corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear nearside & offside sills under vehicle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHead lamp lenses deterioratingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front slight corrosion to brake pipe joining flexible hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner & outer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear brake pipes slightly corroded above subframe & trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,048 miles (+221)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    86,048 miles
    Test number
    245505736517
    • AdvisoryFront nearside & offside sills under vehicle corroded
    • AdvisoryFront slight blow from exhaust
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension trailing arm corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension trailing arm corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer casing excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryRear nearside & offside sills under vehicle corroded
    • AdvisoryHead lamp lenses deteriorating
  2. Fail85,827 miles (+10,802)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,827 miles
    Test number
    458435479335
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront nearside & offside sills under vehicle corroded
    • AdvisoryFront slight blow from exhaust
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension trailing arm corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension trailing arm corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer casing excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryRear nearside & offside sills under vehicle corroded
    • AdvisoryHead lamp lenses deteriorating
  3. Pass75,025 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    75,025 miles
    Test number
    948809062206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail75,022 miles (+88)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,022 miles
    Test number
    505979166668
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  5. Fail74,934 miles (+10,721)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,934 miles
    Test number
    410168577166
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass64,213 miles (+195)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    64,213 miles
    Test number
    984870296591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight corrosion to brake pipe joining flexible hose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner & outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipes slightly corroded above subframe & trailing arm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight corrosion to brake pipe joining flexible hose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner & outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. Fail64,018 miles (+11,122)1 dangerous6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,018 miles
    Test number
    513316268814
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer excessively corroded (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight corrosion to brake pipe joining flexible hose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner & outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipes slightly corroded above subframe & trailing arm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight corrosion to brake pipe joining flexible hose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner & outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCatalytic converter breaking up inside
  8. Pass52,896 miles (+5,768)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    52,896 miles
    Test number
    187662729613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass47,128 miles (+2,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    47,128 miles
    Test number
    784055751967
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass44,981 miles (+1,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    44,981 miles
    Test number
    192465705762
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass43,078 miles (+2,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    43,078 miles
    Test number
    742747669839
    • AdvisorySlight movement in o/s/f steering arm
  12. Pass40,863 miles (+2,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,863 miles
    Test number
    392484760751
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass38,527 miles (+2,390)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    38,527 miles
    Test number
    444135928912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,137 miles (+4,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    36,137 miles
    Test number
    566986725488
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear tyres perished/o/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion
  15. Pass31,615 miles (+4,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    31,615 miles
    Test number
    332729442442
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish
  16. Pass27,292 miles (+3,922)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    27,292 miles
    Test number
    778763515247
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing
  17. Pass23,370 miles (+928)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    23,370 miles
    Test number
    677037194156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,442 miles (+537)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    22,442 miles
    Test number
    995007983109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,905 miles (+381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    21,905 miles
    Test number
    616519982159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Pass21,524 miles (+538)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    21,524 miles
    Test number
    245500491439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,986 miles (+1,039)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    20,986 miles
    Test number
    784557670146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,947 miles (+879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    19,947 miles
    Test number
    390091099196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  23. Pass19,068 miles (+1,245)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    19,068 miles
    Test number
    540634198185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,823 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    17,823 miles
    Test number
    274988087474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,723 miles (+1,160)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    16,723 miles
    Test number
    911099186123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    15,563 miles
    Test number
    363667985153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S82 MVY

Does S82 MVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S82 MVY is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S82 MVY?
The MOT on S82 MVY is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S82 MVY done?
S82 MVY was recorded at 86,048 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 3,346 miles a year.
Has S82 MVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S82 MVY has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S82 MVY 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 MVY find?
S82 MVY passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 10 advisories: front nearside & offside sills under vehicle corroded; front slight blow from exhaust; nearside front outer sill corroded, and 7 more.

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