BMW Z3
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc
S89 BPLMOT history
S89 BPL is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 4 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 95,724 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 95,724 mi
- At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,801 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S89 BPL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 4 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S89 BPL was last recorded at 95,724 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 95,724 miles · 6 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,801 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 95,724 miles
- 2024 – 95,152 miles
- 2023 – 95,030 miles
- 2022 – 94,541 miles
- 2021 – 93,714 miles
- 2020 – 84,805 miles
- 2019 – 77,062 miles
- 2018 – 72,508 miles
- 2017 – 65,429 miles
- 2016 – 58,557 miles
- 2015 – 49,116 miles
- 2009 – 48,162 miles
- 2008 – 46,760 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,724 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper corner slightly looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear exhaust section boxes corroded and the rear blowing slightlyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
BOTH REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING BUSHES WORN
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue light
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue light
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 14 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,724 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 95,724 miles
- Test number
- 338189319623
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper corner slightly loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust section boxes corroded and the rear blowing slightly
Fail95,724 miles (+572)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,724 miles
- Test number
- 600065281082
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth headlights are hazzy
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper corner slightly loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust section boxes corroded and the rear blowing slightly
Pass95,152 miles (+122)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 95,152 miles
- Test number
- 331891083763
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (Cross Member that Rear Diff & Rear Susp Arms are Mounted Too - Bushes Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass95,030 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 95,030 miles
- Test number
- 858790595608
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross member that diff and rear suspension arms mount to bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail95,030 miles (+489)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,030 miles
- Test number
- 821016519469
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross member that diff and rear suspension arms mount to bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,541 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 94,541 miles
- Test number
- 568064022212
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBOTH REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING BUSHES WORN
Fail94,540 miles (+826)6 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,540 miles
- Test number
- 994555996669
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBOTH REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING BUSHES WORN
Pass93,714 miles (+8,909)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 93,714 miles
- Test number
- 873418528675
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp poor output
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass84,805 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 84,805 miles
- Test number
- 850601635981
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue light (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue light (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Fail84,805 miles (+7,743)3 dangerous3 major2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,805 miles
- Test number
- 520185608030
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue light (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue light (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass77,062 miles (+4,554)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 77,062 miles
- Test number
- 969212129254
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass72,508 miles (+7,079)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 72,508 miles
- Test number
- 224524166240
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,429 miles (+6,872)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 65,429 miles
- Test number
- 310182719769
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,557 miles (+9,441)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 58,557 miles
- Test number
- 372044935991
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,116 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 49,116 miles
- Test number
- 466655735023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,116 miles (+954)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,116 miles
- Test number
- 397514735042
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass48,162 miles (+1,402)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 48,162 miles
- Test number
- 894215389168
- NoteNearside front and offside rear tyres perishing and cracked
Pass46,760 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2009
- Odometer
- 46,760 miles
- Test number
- 181175738153
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about S89 BPL
- Does S89 BPL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S89 BPL is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S89 BPL?
- The MOT on S89 BPL is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S89 BPL done?
- S89 BPL was recorded at 95,724 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 2,801 miles a year.
- Has S89 BPL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S89 BPL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on S89 BPL 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 S89 BPL find?
- S89 BPL passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front bumper corner slightly loose; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.
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