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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

S86 EGUMOT history

S86 EGU is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 114,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

S86 EGU blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
114,548 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

S86 EGU was last recorded at 114,548 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,995 miles · 23 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
553 miles
Average per year
3,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,548 miles
  • 2024 – 113,995 miles
  • 2023 – 112,979 miles
  • 2022 – 108,286 miles
  • 2021 – 103,392 miles
  • 2020 – 97,019 miles
  • 2019 – 88,119 miles
  • 2018 – 83,785 miles
  • 2017 – 83,239 miles
  • 2016 – 79,776 miles
  • 2015 – 77,461 miles
  • 2014 – 74,882 miles
  • 2013 – 66,962 miles
  • 2012 – 63,035 miles
  • 2011 – 61,779 miles
  • 2010 – 61,293 miles
  • 2008 – 58,682 miles
  • 2007 – 49,930 miles
  • 2006 – 41,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,548 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (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.

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both front and o/s/r coil springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Corrosion to front and rear brake discs and front pads wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,548 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    114,548 miles
    Test number
    542479329104
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail114,548 miles (+553)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,548 miles
    Test number
    480717708125
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass113,995 miles (+1,016)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    113,995 miles
    Test number
    634528502584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,979 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    112,979 miles
    Test number
    156286455376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail112,979 miles (+4,693)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,979 miles
    Test number
    792773096147
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass108,286 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,286 miles
    Test number
    404649825873
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail108,286 miles (+4,894)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,286 miles
    Test number
    584644048429
    • MajorEmissions not tested started emissions but temp got to high. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass103,392 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,392 miles
    Test number
    850293836246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail103,379 miles (+6,360)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,379 miles
    Test number
    771962201427
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass97,019 miles (+8,900)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,019 miles
    Test number
    714942520448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,119 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,119 miles
    Test number
    897272290235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Fail88,119 miles (+4,334)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,119 miles
    Test number
    902220019166
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorObligatory mirror missing interior rear view mirror (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass83,785 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,785 miles
    Test number
    881903194339
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front and o/s/r coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear brake discs and front pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryO/s/r outer sill endcorroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion around underbody areas

  14. Fail83,785 miles (+546)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,785 miles
    Test number
    677116679154
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front and o/s/r coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear brake discs and front pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryO/s/r outer sill endcorroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion around underbody areas

  15. Pass83,239 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    83,239 miles
    Test number
    389740764851
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside outer sill

  16. Fail83,239 miles (+3,463)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,239 miles
    Test number
    539004870707
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside outer sill

  17. Pass79,776 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,776 miles
    Test number
    563092859575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,772 miles (+2,311)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,772 miles
    Test number
    462411003023
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  19. Pass77,461 miles (+2,579)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,461 miles
    Test number
    247418425111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,882 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,882 miles
    Test number
    138649324105
    • NoteCorrosion o/s/r outer sill
    • NoteFuel tank strap corroded

  21. Fail74,882 miles (+7,920)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,882 miles
    Test number
    328039024197
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCorrosion o/s/r outer sill
    • NoteFuel tank strap corroded

  22. Pass66,962 miles (+3,927)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    66,962 miles
    Test number
    787253953087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,035 miles (+1,256)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    63,035 miles
    Test number
    539893752063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,779 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    61,779 miles
    Test number
    187344051001
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFuel tank straps corroded

  25. Fail61,779 miles (+486)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,779 miles
    Test number
    179899341485
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFuel tank straps corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  26. Pass61,293 miles (+2,611)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    61,293 miles
    Test number
    443077400012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear top shockabsorber mountings worn

  27. Pass58,682 miles (+8,752)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    58,682 miles
    Test number
    500840438338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass49,930 miles (+8,397)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    49,930 miles
    Test number
    143975627394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass41,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    41,533 miles
    Test number
    970040346348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail41,533 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,533 miles
    Test number
    150206836375
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)

Questions about S86 EGU

Does S86 EGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S86 EGU is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S86 EGU?
The MOT on S86 EGU is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S86 EGU done?
S86 EGU was recorded at 114,548 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 3,713 miles a year.
Has S86 EGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S86 EGU has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S86 EGU 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 EGU find?
S86 EGU passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s; nearside outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear sills; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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