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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S89 MGMMOT history

S89 MGM is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 62,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

S89 MGM blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
62,081 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S89 MGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S89 MGM was last recorded at 62,081 miles on 22 May 2026, 376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,705 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
376 miles
Average per year
1,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,081 miles
  • 2025 – 61,705 miles
  • 2024 – 61,347 miles
  • 2023 – 61,089 miles
  • 2022 – 61,030 miles
  • 2021 – 60,991 miles
  • 2020 – 60,797 miles
  • 2019 – 60,618 miles
  • 2018 – 60,421 miles
  • 2017 – 60,224 miles
  • 2016 – 59,949 miles
  • 2015 – 59,742 miles
  • 2014 – 59,461 miles
  • 2013 – 58,741 miles
  • 2012 – 57,837 miles
  • 2011 – 57,306 miles
  • 2010 – 55,784 miles
  • 2009 – 52,453 miles
  • 2008 – 48,665 miles
  • 2007 – 44,786 miles
  • 2006 – 40,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,081 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes have grease coating (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms have grease coating (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll tyres over ten years old

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 Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,081 miles (+376)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    62,081 miles
    Test number
    299693077554
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes have grease coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms have grease coating (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres over ten years old

  2. Pass61,705 miles (+358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    61,705 miles
    Test number
    455252731510
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease to various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened grease coating to lower rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRust to rear exhaust box

  3. Pass61,347 miles (+258)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    61,347 miles
    Test number
    725529754659
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRust to rear exhaust box skin

  4. Pass61,089 miles (+59)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    61,089 miles
    Test number
    951520476193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass61,030 miles (+39)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    61,030 miles
    Test number
    817768378393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion; Exhaust, Fuel tank straps, Rear shocks, Front & Rear Anti roll bars.

  6. Pass60,991 miles (+194)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    60,991 miles
    Test number
    499122087457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion; Exhaust, Fuel tank straps, Front & Rear anti roll bars, Rear shocks.

  7. Pass60,797 miles (+179)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    60,797 miles
    Test number
    488991008647
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion; Fuel tank straps, Front & Rear anti roll bars, Rear shocks & Springs.

  8. Pass60,618 miles (+197)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2020
    Odometer
    60,618 miles
    Test number
    859018737042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion: exhaust, Fuel tank strap, Front & Rear anti roll bars, Rear shocks, Rear coil springs.

  9. Pass60,421 miles (+197)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    60,421 miles
    Test number
    909872896787
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion; Exhaust, Fuel tank straps, Rear anti roll bar, Rear coil springs

  10. Pass60,224 miles (+275)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,224 miles
    Test number
    832253464472
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion; Exhaust, Fuel tank straps, Rear anti roll, Rear coil springs

  11. Pass59,949 miles (+207)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,949 miles
    Test number
    234121123234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn / corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion; Fuel tank straps, Exhaust, Rear coil springs

  12. Pass59,742 miles (+281)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,742 miles
    Test number
    295248635103
    • NoteSilght corrsion; Exhaust

  13. Pass59,461 miles (+720)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    59,461 miles
    Test number
    439776234177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight corrosion; Front lower arms, Front anti roll bar, Exhaust, Rear springs

  14. Pass58,741 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,741 miles
    Test number
    288960443107
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion; exhaust system,rear brake pipes, front lower arms, front anti roll bar

  15. Fail58,741 miles (+904)1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,741 miles
    Test number
    289150543148
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion; exhaust system,rear brake pipes, front lower arms, front anti roll bar

  16. Pass57,837 miles (+531)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    57,837 miles
    Test number
    138988132104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteComplete exhaust system corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass57,306 miles1 dangerous5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,306 miles
    Test number
    185118841142
    • DangerousRear tyres both deteriorated and have cuts on inner sidewalls
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre deteriorated
    • NoteNearside wiper slightly smearing the screen

  18. Fail57,306 miles (+1,522)1 dangerous2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,306 miles
    Test number
    348298141181
    • DangerousRear tyres both deteriorated and have cuts on inner sidewalls
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre deteriorated
    • NoteNearside wiper slightly smearing the screen

  19. Pass55,784 miles (+3,331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    55,784 miles
    Test number
    731629640123
    • AdvisoryFront 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass52,453 miles (+3,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    52,453 miles
    Test number
    612562459143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass48,665 miles (+3,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    48,665 miles
    Test number
    144964128122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass44,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    44,786 miles
    Test number
    901358327154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,786 miles (+4,695)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,786 miles
    Test number
    251405627419
    • FailureNearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass40,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    40,091 miles
    Test number
    184506826127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S89 MGM

Does S89 MGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S89 MGM is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S89 MGM?
The MOT on S89 MGM is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S89 MGM done?
S89 MGM was recorded at 62,081 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 1,097 miles a year.
Has S89 MGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S89 MGM has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2013.
Has the mileage on S89 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 S89 MGM find?
S89 MGM passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 3 advisories: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes have grease coating; rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms have grease coating; all tyres over ten years old.

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