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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S86 GROMOT history

S86 GRO is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 16 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2025 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 71,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2024.

S86 GRO blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Jun 2025
Mileage
71,840 mi
At MOT on 14 Jun 2024
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S86 GRO
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
16 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S86 GRO was last recorded at 71,840 miles on 14 Jun 2024, 1,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Oct 2007: 42,766 miles, lower than 46,225 miles on 22 Sept 2006.

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
70,826 miles · 17 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1,014 miles
Average per year
1,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 71,840 miles
  • 2023 – 70,826 miles
  • 2022 – 69,962 miles
  • 2014 – 66,527 miles
  • 2013 – 64,954 miles
  • 2012 – 62,484 miles
  • 2011 – 54,949 miles
  • 2009 – 50,737 miles
  • 2008 – 48,499 miles
  • 2007 – 42,766 miles
  • 2006 – 46,225 miles
  • 2005 – 44,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,840 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,840 miles (+1,014)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    71,840 miles
    Test number
    499996046798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,826 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    70,826 miles
    Test number
    592198427771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail70,785 miles (+823)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,785 miles
    Test number
    450389405415
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass69,962 miles (+3,435)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    69,962 miles
    Test number
    585896833694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,527 miles (+1,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    66,527 miles
    Test number
    979158034352
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass64,954 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    64,954 miles
    Test number
    978281333363
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail64,954 miles (+2,470)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,954 miles
    Test number
    815331733336
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass62,484 miles (+10)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    62,484 miles
    Test number
    317153192455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  9. Fail62,474 miles (+7,525)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,474 miles
    Test number
    766092892269
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  10. Pass54,949 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    54,949 miles
    Test number
    495022941062
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  11. Fail54,903 miles (+4,166)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,903 miles
    Test number
    698289731074
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  12. Pass50,737 miles (+2,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,737 miles
    Test number
    541208589202
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  13. Pass48,499 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,499 miles
    Test number
    753920278261
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  14. Fail48,492 miles (+5,726)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,492 miles
    Test number
    982809368289
    • 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)
    • FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  15. Pass42,766 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    42,766 miles
    Test number
    284646777290
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to perish

  16. Fail42,766 miles (-3,459)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,766 miles
    Test number
    461615777224
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to perish

  17. Pass46,225 miles (+1,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    46,225 miles
    Test number
    212925566219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass44,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    44,808 miles
    Test number
    992129865236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S86 GRO

Does S86 GRO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S86 GRO expired on 13 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S86 GRO?
The MOT on S86 GRO expired on 13 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S86 GRO done?
S86 GRO was recorded at 71,840 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2024, an average of 1,444 miles a year.
Has S86 GRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S86 GRO has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S86 GRO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S86 GRO find?
S86 GRO passed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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