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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S83 ENMMOT history

S83 ENM is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 10 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 65,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

S83 ENM silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2026
Mileage
65,788 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S83 ENM
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
10 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S83 ENM was last recorded at 65,788 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 2,193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Apr 2014: 43,726 miles, lower than 44,272 miles on 4 Apr 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
63,595 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,193 miles
Average per year
1,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,788 miles
  • 2025 – 63,595 miles
  • 2024 – 59,418 miles
  • 2023 – 58,954 miles
  • 2022 – 55,905 miles
  • 2020 – 54,221 miles
  • 2019 – 50,034 miles
  • 2018 – 45,509 miles
  • 2017 – 45,087 miles
  • 2016 – 44,658 miles
  • 2015 – 44,314 miles
  • 2014 – 43,726 miles
  • 2013 – 44,272 miles
  • 2012 – 34,388 miles
  • 2010 – 34,352 miles
  • 2007 – 34,292 miles
  • 2006 – 33,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail65,788 miles
  • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • 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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR & OSR (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail65,788 miles (+2,193)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,788 miles
    Test number
    825407388902
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR & OSR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass63,595 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    63,595 miles
    Test number
    400748948839
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail63,593 miles (+4,175)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,593 miles
    Test number
    912971656796
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass59,418 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    59,418 miles
    Test number
    387095029951
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail59,412 miles (+458)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,412 miles
    Test number
    551114188765
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure down pipe to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded swing arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass58,954 miles (+3,049)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    58,954 miles
    Test number
    227344777432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,905 miles (+1,684)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    55,905 miles
    Test number
    896435509559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,221 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    54,221 miles
    Test number
    998450739756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail54,220 miles (+4,186)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,220 miles
    Test number
    861885067818
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass50,034 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,034 miles
    Test number
    136573456114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,033 miles (+4,524)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,033 miles
    Test number
    224382216231
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass45,509 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    45,509 miles
    Test number
    426859377809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,407 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    45,407 miles
    Test number
    462610675047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,087 miles (+429)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    45,087 miles
    Test number
    601425653349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,658 miles (+344)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    44,658 miles
    Test number
    302597880967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,314 miles (+588)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,314 miles
    Test number
    846735325135
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads wearing thin

  17. Pass43,726 miles (-546)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,726 miles
    Test number
    238327194087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,272 miles (+9,884)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    44,272 miles
    Test number
    147084293037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,388 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    34,388 miles
    Test number
    507475242088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Fail34,388 miles (+36)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,388 miles
    Test number
    667465242093
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass34,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,352 miles
    Test number
    554527180142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,352 miles (+60)1 dangerous9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,352 miles
    Test number
    893964780198
    • DangerousAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront&rear brake discs are rusty

  23. Pass34,292 miles (+1,137)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    34,292 miles
    Test number
    404769547277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    33,155 miles
    Test number
    831922756256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S83 ENM

Does S83 ENM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S83 ENM expired on 15 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S83 ENM?
The MOT on S83 ENM expired on 15 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S83 ENM done?
S83 ENM was recorded at 65,788 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 1,624 miles a year.
Has S83 ENM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S83 ENM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S83 ENM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S83 ENM find?
S83 ENM failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 6 major defects and 2 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits, and 5 more.

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