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BMW Z3

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

S86 CSGMOT history

S86 CSG is a grey petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 61,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

S86 CSG grey BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
61,032 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S86 CSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S86 CSG was last recorded at 61,032 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 4,554 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,478 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
4,554 miles
Average per year
1,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,032 miles
  • 2025 – 56,178 miles
  • 2022 – 56,145 miles
  • 2021 – 56,066 miles
  • 2020 – 54,732 miles
  • 2019 – 50,669 miles
  • 2017 – 49,995 miles
  • 2016 – 48,291 miles
  • 2015 – 45,335 miles
  • 2014 – 43,751 miles
  • 2013 – 41,898 miles
  • 2012 – 40,295 miles
  • 2011 – 38,419 miles
  • 2010 – 34,578 miles
  • 2009 – 31,261 miles
  • 2008 – 29,403 miles
  • 2007 – 25,162 miles
  • 2006 – 23,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,032 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut 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 Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,032 miles (+4,554)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    61,032 miles
    Test number
    669554156050
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail56,478 miles (+300)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,478 miles
    Test number
    806979523142
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of the car is slightly corroded

  3. Pass56,178 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    56,178 miles
    Test number
    110656697773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass56,145 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    56,145 miles
    Test number
    702298187785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,066 miles (+1,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    56,066 miles
    Test number
    807016767657
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass54,732 miles (+4,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,732 miles
    Test number
    703189490674
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass50,669 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,669 miles
    Test number
    666616388114
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail50,669 miles (+674)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,669 miles
    Test number
    350747568559
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass49,995 miles (+1,704)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    49,995 miles
    Test number
    379239006058
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front flexy brake hose slightly twisted
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs slightly corroded and pitted
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both fuel tank support straps
    • AdvisoryExhaust front support deteriorated

  10. Pass48,291 miles (+2,956)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,291 miles
    Test number
    227263975445
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspect brake overheating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front flexy brake hose slightly twisted
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly pitted

  11. Pass45,335 miles (+1,584)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    45,335 miles
    Test number
    605072155146
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated at rear
    • NoteSlight twist on offside front flexy brake hose

  12. Pass43,751 miles (+1,853)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    43,751 miles
    Test number
    267199244109
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion on fuel tank strap
    • NoteExhaust slightly deteriorated at rear
    • NoteOffside front flexy brake hose slightly twisted
    • NoteSlight wear in offside and nearside front lower ball joint carriers.

  13. Pass41,898 miles (+1,603)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    41,898 miles
    Test number
    869643543194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust slightly deteriorated at rear.
    • NoteLight corrosion on both fuel tank support straps

  14. Pass40,295 miles (+1,876)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,295 miles
    Test number
    936492082098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads getting close to wear bands
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated at rear box
    • NoteOffside front flexy brake hose slightly twisted

  15. Pass38,419 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,419 miles
    Test number
    245104681054
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion on fuel tank strap.
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to crack.
    • NoteOffside and nearside front lower ball joint carriers slightly worn.

  16. Fail38,419 miles (+3,841)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,419 miles
    Test number
    958104481071
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion on fuel tank strap.
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to crack.
    • NoteOffside and nearside front lower ball joint carriers slightly worn.

  17. Pass34,578 miles (+3,317)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,578 miles
    Test number
    230083580070
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion on fuel tank straps
    • NoteSmall amount of drag on offside front brake and suspect heating up.

  18. Pass31,261 miles (+1,858)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    31,261 miles
    Test number
    600324949010
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteSmall amount of wear in offside and nearside front steering rack knuckles

  19. Pass29,403 miles (+4,241)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    29,403 miles
    Test number
    730952838001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass25,162 miles (+1,968)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    25,162 miles
    Test number
    480731757044
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in offside and nearside front lower ball joint carriers.

  21. Pass23,194 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,194 miles
    Test number
    870725746185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about S86 CSG

Does S86 CSG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S86 CSG is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S86 CSG?
The MOT on S86 CSG is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S86 CSG done?
S86 CSG was recorded at 61,032 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 1,854 miles a year.
Has S86 CSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S86 CSG has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S86 CSG 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 S86 CSG find?
S86 CSG passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened.

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