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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S87 PCCMOT history

S87 PCC is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 124,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2021.

S87 PCC blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2022
Mileage
124,840 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2021
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S87 PCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S87 PCC was last recorded at 124,840 miles on 8 Nov 2021, 575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Sept 2009: 107,177 miles, lower than 109,306 miles on 17 Sept 2008.

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
124,265 miles · 15 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
575 miles
Average per year
2,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 124,840 miles
  • 2020 – 124,265 miles
  • 2019 – 123,420 miles
  • 2018 – 123,117 miles
  • 2017 – 122,122 miles
  • 2016 – 121,618 miles
  • 2015 – 121,595 miles
  • 2014 – 119,719 miles
  • 2013 – 115,742 miles
  • 2012 – 112,703 miles
  • 2011 – 109,919 miles
  • 2009 – 107,293 miles
  • 2008 – 109,306 miles
  • 2007 – 101,270 miles
  • 2006 – 91,936 miles
  • 2005 – 83,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,840 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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,840 miles (+575)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    124,840 miles
    Test number
    161160894277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,265 miles (+845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    124,265 miles
    Test number
    920023053563
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,420 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    123,420 miles
    Test number
    443656519162
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail123,420 miles (+303)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,420 miles
    Test number
    148425242370
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,117 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    123,117 miles
    Test number
    321934256919
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail123,117 miles (+995)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,117 miles
    Test number
    297836439326
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass122,122 miles (+504)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    122,122 miles
    Test number
    181167627744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,618 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    121,618 miles
    Test number
    731097607491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside sill cover rusty

  9. Fail121,617 miles (+22)2 dangerous5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,617 miles
    Test number
    874804566839
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also showing signs perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

  10. Fail121,595 miles (+1,876)8 failures9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,595 miles
    Test number
    278450275174
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth outer sill covers corroded

  11. Pass119,719 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    119,719 miles
    Test number
    606363484019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail119,704 miles (+3,962)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,704 miles
    Test number
    519433774072
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass115,742 miles (+3,039)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    115,742 miles
    Test number
    369586813034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass112,703 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    112,703 miles
    Test number
    318920172043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,634 miles (+2,715)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,634 miles
    Test number
    165132462080
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass109,919 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    109,919 miles
    Test number
    658128271099
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing inner edges

  17. Fail109,919 miles (+2,626)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,919 miles
    Test number
    219526771004
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing inner edges

  18. Pass107,293 miles (+116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    107,293 miles
    Test number
    322438459239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail107,177 miles (-2,129)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,177 miles
    Test number
    500315049225
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureLower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass109,306 miles (+5,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    109,306 miles
    Test number
    474561468218
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail104,219 miles (+2,949)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,219 miles
    Test number
    394133458277
    • 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)

  22. Pass101,270 miles (+9,334)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    101,270 miles
    Test number
    994523657206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePoly-v belt cracked

  23. Pass91,936 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    91,936 miles
    Test number
    364371556248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail91,918 miles (+10)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,918 miles
    Test number
    373539446211
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail91,908 miles (+8,685)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,908 miles
    Test number
    220034646265
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass83,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    83,223 miles
    Test number
    371596845237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail83,223 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,223 miles
    Test number
    372393745289
    • FailureFront Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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 S87 PCC

Does S87 PCC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S87 PCC expired on 7 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S87 PCC?
The MOT on S87 PCC expired on 7 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S87 PCC done?
S87 PCC was recorded at 124,840 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2021, an average of 2,571 miles a year.
Has S87 PCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S87 PCC has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on S87 PCC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S87 PCC find?
S87 PCC passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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