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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S85 YGUMOT history

S85 YGU is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

S85 YGU blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
105,422 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S85 YGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S85 YGU was last recorded at 105,422 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 1,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,366 miles · 19 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,056 miles
Average per year
3,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,422 miles
  • 2024 – 104,366 miles
  • 2023 – 103,505 miles
  • 2022 – 102,948 miles
  • 2021 – 101,527 miles
  • 2020 – 99,332 miles
  • 2019 – 97,031 miles
  • 2018 – 93,923 miles
  • 2017 – 90,609 miles
  • 2016 – 87,779 miles
  • 2015 – 83,400 miles
  • 2014 – 74,605 miles
  • 2013 – 65,945 miles
  • 2012 – 61,967 miles
  • 2011 – 59,179 miles
  • 2010 – 49,732 miles
  • 2009 – 32,066 miles
  • 2007 – 31,154 miles
  • 2006 – 28,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,422 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass105,422 miles (+1,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    105,422 miles
    Test number
    737064547843
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass104,366 miles (+861)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    104,366 miles
    Test number
    140180888057
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,505 miles (+557)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,505 miles
    Test number
    709913596070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    102,948 miles
    Test number
    404813414155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail102,948 miles (+1,421)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,948 miles
    Test number
    504079291047
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass101,527 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    101,527 miles
    Test number
    229277412134
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail101,527 miles (+2,195)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,527 miles
    Test number
    676118713006
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass99,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    99,332 miles
    Test number
    802961791221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail99,332 miles (+2,301)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,332 miles
    Test number
    684277213611
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass97,031 miles (+3,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    97,031 miles
    Test number
    227033036707
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass93,923 miles (+3,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    93,923 miles
    Test number
    139029213541
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass90,609 miles (+2,830)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    90,609 miles
    Test number
    914645496114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,779 miles (+4,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    87,779 miles
    Test number
    464878464148
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lens's deteriorating

  14. Pass83,400 miles (+8,795)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    83,400 miles
    Test number
    697199555062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,605 miles (+8,660)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    74,605 miles
    Test number
    808568934056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside window not operating

  16. Pass65,945 miles (+3,978)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    65,945 miles
    Test number
    989402833033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,967 miles (+2,788)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    61,967 miles
    Test number
    278560342056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,179 miles (+9,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    59,179 miles
    Test number
    757059951059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass49,732 miles (+83)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    49,732 miles
    Test number
    154190760007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail49,649 miles (+17,583)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,649 miles
    Test number
    410018650070
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass32,066 miles (+912)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    32,066 miles
    Test number
    262620669072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass31,154 miles (+2,614)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    31,154 miles
    Test number
    873540327247
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteParking brake has slight travel, may need adjustment soon

  23. Pass28,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,540 miles
    Test number
    774688826284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S85 YGU

Does S85 YGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S85 YGU is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S85 YGU?
The MOT on S85 YGU is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S85 YGU done?
S85 YGU was recorded at 105,422 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 3,934 miles a year.
Has S85 YGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S85 YGU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on S85 YGU 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 S85 YGU find?
S85 YGU passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front.

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