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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S87 MGMMOT history

S87 MGM is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 14 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 98,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

S87 MGM silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2026
Mileage
98,012 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S87 MGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
14 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S87 MGM was last recorded at 98,012 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,009 miles · 3 May 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,012 miles
  • 2024 – 98,009 miles
  • 2021 – 97,911 miles
  • 2019 – 96,790 miles
  • 2017 – 96,226 miles
  • 2016 – 95,930 miles
  • 2015 – 95,410 miles
  • 2014 – 94,890 miles
  • 2011 – 94,422 miles
  • 2009 – 90,056 miles
  • 2008 – 78,732 miles
  • 2007 – 72,701 miles
  • 2006 – 70,180 miles
  • 2005 – 67,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,012 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs in poor conditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing signs of cracking on sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Passenger seat has movement when locked in position

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing signs of cracking on side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,012 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    98,012 miles
    Test number
    308847302454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs in poor condition

  2. Pass98,009 miles (+98)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    98,009 miles
    Test number
    232200769834
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension top mount rubbers starting to unbond
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished 225/45x17
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs in poor condition

  3. Pass97,911 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    97,911 miles
    Test number
    679191695717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing signs of cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Passenger seat has movement when locked in position
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing signs of cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail97,911 miles (+1,121)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,911 miles
    Test number
    499481001413
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing signs of cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Passenger seat has movement when locked in position
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing signs of cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass96,790 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,790 miles
    Test number
    460348505234
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both lower ball joints rubber bonding to suspension arms

  6. Fail96,790 miles (+564)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,790 miles
    Test number
    220183401696
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both lower ball joints rubber bonding to suspension arms

  7. Pass96,226 miles (+296)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    96,226 miles
    Test number
    460184225246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded steel pipe on arm (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded steel pipe on arm (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash

  8. Pass95,930 miles (+520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    95,930 miles
    Test number
    571862012413
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes slight (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass95,410 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    95,410 miles
    Test number
    279500325182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • NoteN/S/f tyre cracking
    • NoteO/S/F tyre cracking

  10. Fail95,410 miles (+520)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,410 miles
    Test number
    899718515157
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • NoteN/S/f tyre cracking
    • NoteO/S/F tyre cracking

  11. Pass94,890 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    94,890 miles
    Test number
    626527674083
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail94,890 miles (+468)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,890 miles
    Test number
    838654374097
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass94,422 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    94,422 miles
    Test number
    449173611190
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail94,422 miles (+4,366)7 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,422 miles
    Test number
    296800111499
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront and rear discs corroded

  15. Pass90,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    90,056 miles
    Test number
    393815849497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,056 miles (+11,324)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,056 miles
    Test number
    461685449256
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  17. Pass78,732 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    78,732 miles
    Test number
    270336048276
    • 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)

  18. Fail78,732 miles (+6,031)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,732 miles
    Test number
    692306548281
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  19. Pass72,701 miles (+2,521)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    72,701 miles
    Test number
    363102037227
    • NoteAdvise front brake pads 70% worn

  20. Pass70,180 miles (+2,486)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    70,180 miles
    Test number
    952217646282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    67,694 miles
    Test number
    350227335286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S87 MGM

Does S87 MGM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S87 MGM expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S87 MGM?
The MOT on S87 MGM expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S87 MGM done?
S87 MGM was recorded at 98,012 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 1,508 miles a year.
Has S87 MGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S87 MGM has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on S87 MGM 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 S87 MGM find?
S87 MGM passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45x17; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45x17, and 2 more.

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