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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

S88 DNAMOT history

S88 DNA is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 3 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 102,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2023.

S88 DNA red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2024
Mileage
102,295 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2023
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 DNA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 DNA was last recorded at 102,295 miles on 5 Apr 2023, 5,540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,755 miles · 31 May 2022
Between the last two tests
5,540 miles
Average per year
3,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 102,295 miles
  • 2022 – 96,755 miles
  • 2015 – 96,745 miles
  • 2014 – 93,835 miles
  • 2013 – 92,662 miles
  • 2012 – 90,771 miles
  • 2011 – 86,652 miles
  • 2010 – 77,123 miles
  • 2009 – 71,868 miles
  • 2008 – 61,292 miles
  • 2007 – 52,802 miles
  • 2006 – 47,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,295 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Brake pipes corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front brake discs worn / pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Power steering pipes corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass102,295 miles (+5,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    102,295 miles
    Test number
    809975300009
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass96,755 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    96,755 miles
    Test number
    305281682191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,745 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    96,745 miles
    Test number
    884095113689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn / pitted
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroding

  4. Fail96,744 miles (+2,909)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,744 miles
    Test number
    569165996617
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn / pitted
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroding

  5. Pass93,835 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    93,835 miles
    Test number
    785901354222
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePower steering pipe corroding

  6. Fail93,834 miles (+1,172)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,834 miles
    Test number
    236041254296
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePower steering pipe corroding

  7. Pass92,662 miles (+1,891)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    92,662 miles
    Test number
    846001143227
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Pass90,771 miles (+4,119)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    90,771 miles
    Test number
    228052042274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail86,652 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,652 miles
    Test number
    718481001224
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  10. Pass86,652 miles (+9,529)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    86,652 miles
    Test number
    857461701225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,123 miles (+5,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    77,123 miles
    Test number
    734108450181
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Pass71,868 miles (+417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    71,868 miles
    Test number
    343752969167
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail71,451 miles (+10,159)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,451 miles
    Test number
    293545059479
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass61,292 miles (+8,490)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    61,292 miles
    Test number
    472869808150
    • NoteBoth front brake discs have surface corrosion

  15. Pass52,802 miles (+5,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    52,802 miles
    Test number
    164901147452
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  16. Pass47,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    47,438 miles
    Test number
    741013436001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S88 DNA

Does S88 DNA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S88 DNA expired on 4 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S88 DNA?
The MOT on S88 DNA expired on 4 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S88 DNA done?
S88 DNA was recorded at 102,295 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2023, an average of 3,195 miles a year.
Has S88 DNA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 DNA has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on S88 DNA 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 S88 DNA find?
S88 DNA passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2023 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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