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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S83 BHCMOT history

S83 BHC is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 10 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 140,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2022.

S83 BHC blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2023
Mileage
140,717 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S83 BHC
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
10 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S83 BHC was last recorded at 140,717 miles on 29 Apr 2022, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,700 miles · 4 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
4,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 140,717 miles
  • 2021 – 140,291 miles
  • 2020 – 139,670 miles
  • 2019 – 139,518 miles
  • 2018 – 139,317 miles
  • 2016 – 139,142 miles
  • 2015 – 138,117 miles
  • 2014 – 137,376 miles
  • 2013 – 136,449 miles
  • 2012 – 131,890 miles
  • 2011 – 131,236 miles
  • 2010 – 108,748 miles
  • 2009 – 88,711 miles
  • 2007 – 70,074 miles
  • 2006 – 65,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,717 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2020

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter to rear joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,717 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    140,717 miles
    Test number
    543583384762
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail140,700 miles (+409)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,700 miles
    Test number
    609289018430
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass140,291 miles (+150)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    140,291 miles
    Test number
    607159895455
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective / nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material / n/s rear / front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail140,141 miles (+471)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,141 miles
    Test number
    609899143708
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  5. Pass139,670 miles (+58)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    139,670 miles
    Test number
    947369892627
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front to rear brake pipe corroded, close to excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe corroded, close to excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe corroded, close to excessive

  6. Fail139,612 miles (+94)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,612 miles
    Test number
    561558306003
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front to rear brake pipe corroded, close to excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe corroded, close to excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe corroded, close to excessive

  7. Pass139,518 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    139,518 miles
    Test number
    863985920743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail139,491 miles (+174)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,491 miles
    Test number
    453208093989
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass139,317 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    139,317 miles
    Test number
    456437692008
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipes on suspension arms corroding

  10. Fail139,312 miles (+170)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,312 miles
    Test number
    741774180690
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipes on suspension arms corroding

  11. Pass139,142 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    139,142 miles
    Test number
    496098623690
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to rear joint (7.1.2)

  12. Fail139,133 miles (+1,016)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,133 miles
    Test number
    154709483951
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to rear joint (7.1.2)

  13. Pass138,117 miles (+741)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    138,117 miles
    Test number
    720180030041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll exhaust hanger rubbers perished and splitting replacements required

  14. Pass137,376 miles (+927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    137,376 miles
    Test number
    116792644329
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass136,449 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    136,449 miles
    Test number
    738885663392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail136,429 miles (+4,539)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,429 miles
    Test number
    666725763349
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass131,890 miles (+654)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    131,890 miles
    Test number
    297694922332
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition

  18. Pass131,236 miles (+552)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    131,236 miles
    Test number
    389125781242
    • NoteCentre brake light not working

  19. Pass130,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    130,684 miles
    Test number
    127779511419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail130,684 miles (+21,936)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,684 miles
    Test number
    867849211048
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass108,748 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    108,748 miles
    Test number
    391598010073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail108,458 miles (+19,747)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,458 miles
    Test number
    472609600017
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteDeterioration to front registration plate

  23. Pass88,711 miles (+18,637)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    88,711 miles
    Test number
    523939509038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass70,074 miles (+417)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    70,074 miles
    Test number
    454408247310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass69,657 miles (+4,128)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    69,657 miles
    Test number
    860482277107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    65,529 miles
    Test number
    482984176177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S83 BHC

Does S83 BHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S83 BHC expired on 28 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S83 BHC?
The MOT on S83 BHC expired on 28 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S83 BHC done?
S83 BHC was recorded at 140,717 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2022, an average of 4,744 miles a year.
Has S83 BHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S83 BHC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on S83 BHC 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 S83 BHC find?
S83 BHC passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2022 with 2 advisories: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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