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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S86 NGMMOT history

S86 NGM is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 88,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2024.

S86 NGM silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Jun 2025
Mileage
88,954 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2024
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S86 NGM
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S86 NGM was last recorded at 88,954 miles on 13 Jun 2024, 404 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Aug 2013: 73,029 miles, lower than 73,986 miles on 4 Sept 2012.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,550 miles · 28 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
404 miles
Average per year
2,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 88,954 miles
  • 2023 – 88,550 miles
  • 2022 – 87,802 miles
  • 2021 – 86,938 miles
  • 2020 – 86,570 miles
  • 2019 – 86,001 miles
  • 2018 – 85,008 miles
  • 2017 – 84,008 miles
  • 2016 – 82,799 miles
  • 2015 – 82,042 miles
  • 2014 – 80,421 miles
  • 2013 – 79,029 miles
  • 2012 – 73,986 miles
  • 2011 – 71,552 miles
  • 2010 – 54,166 miles
  • 2009 – 53,535 miles
  • 2008 – 51,716 miles
  • 2007 – 48,404 miles
  • 2006 – 44,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,954 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension items corroded

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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded both long front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,954 miles (+404)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    88,954 miles
    Test number
    128174641358
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension items corroded

  2. Pass88,550 miles (+748)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    88,550 miles
    Test number
    856947447482
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,802 miles (+864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    87,802 miles
    Test number
    950475734493
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass86,938 miles (+368)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    86,938 miles
    Test number
    930695651244
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass86,570 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    86,570 miles
    Test number
    605589260687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,001 miles (+993)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,001 miles
    Test number
    709419863407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,008 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,008 miles
    Test number
    562711666150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,008 miles (+1,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    84,008 miles
    Test number
    726545812121
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass82,799 miles (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,799 miles
    Test number
    493966337307
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both long front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sill corroded

  10. Fail82,778 miles (+736)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,778 miles
    Test number
    838810336442
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both long front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sill corroded

  11. Pass82,042 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,042 miles
    Test number
    407515255200
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded long front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Fail82,029 miles (+1,608)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,029 miles
    Test number
    446487245055
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded long front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass80,421 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    80,421 miles
    Test number
    685293324297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail80,410 miles (+1,381)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,410 miles
    Test number
    958200024262
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass79,029 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,029 miles
    Test number
    716147613264
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail73,029 miles (-957)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,029 miles
    Test number
    236777213271
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass73,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    73,986 miles
    Test number
    556118242206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,986 miles (+2,434)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,986 miles
    Test number
    336317642236
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass71,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    71,552 miles
    Test number
    659642541314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,552 miles (+6,960)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,552 miles
    Test number
    575102341392
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

  21. Pass64,592 miles (+10,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,592 miles
    Test number
    285820031474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass54,166 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,166 miles
    Test number
    811180860131
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail54,166 miles (+631)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,166 miles
    Test number
    792684150178
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass53,535 miles (+1,819)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    53,535 miles
    Test number
    312196769248
    • NoteCracks in both rear tyres
    • NoteCuts in n/s/r tyre
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  25. Pass51,716 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    51,716 miles
    Test number
    651785418380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail51,716 miles (+3,312)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,716 miles
    Test number
    984465218308
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass48,404 miles (+4,117)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    48,404 miles
    Test number
    484647407332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass44,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    44,287 miles
    Test number
    390913496260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S86 NGM

Does S86 NGM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S86 NGM expired on 27 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S86 NGM?
The MOT on S86 NGM expired on 27 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S86 NGM done?
S86 NGM was recorded at 88,954 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2024, an average of 2,531 miles a year.
Has S86 NGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S86 NGM has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on S86 NGM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S86 NGM find?
S86 NGM passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2024 with 6 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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