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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S89 NKVMOT history

S89 NKV is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 30 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 117,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2024.

S89 NKV green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2025
Mileage
117,169 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S89 NKV
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
30 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S89 NKV was last recorded at 117,169 miles on 10 Aug 2024, 633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,536 miles · 23 May 2023
Between the last two tests
633 miles
Average per year
2,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,169 miles
  • 2023 – 116,536 miles
  • 2020 – 116,006 miles
  • 2019 – 115,067 miles
  • 2018 – 114,431 miles
  • 2017 – 113,418 miles
  • 2016 – 111,392 miles
  • 2014 – 103,830 miles
  • 2013 – 97,781 miles
  • 2012 – 91,636 miles
  • 2011 – 85,774 miles
  • 2010 – 77,495 miles
  • 2009 – 69,663 miles
  • 2008 – 69,226 miles
  • 2007 – 68,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,169 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill corroding
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Tread distorted on o/s/f tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,169 miles (+633)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    117,169 miles
    Test number
    248073523802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,536 miles (+530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    116,536 miles
    Test number
    779518039036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass116,006 miles (+939)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,006 miles
    Test number
    942553304614
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass115,067 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    115,067 miles
    Test number
    431500709461
    • AdvisoryO/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES +O/S+N/S RACK ARMS HAVE PLAY +FRONT PADS GETTING LOW +REAR EXHAUST RUBBER WORN

  5. Fail115,067 miles (+636)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,067 miles
    Test number
    852797721213
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES +O/S+N/S RACK ARMS HAVE PLAY +FRONT PADS GETTING LOW +REAR EXHAUST RUBBER WORN

  6. Pass114,431 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    114,431 miles
    Test number
    601976983832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,418 miles (+2,026)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    113,418 miles
    Test number
    871427895535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,392 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    111,392 miles
    Test number
    231822124096
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTread distorted on o/s/f tyre

  9. Fail111,392 miles (+7,562)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,392 miles
    Test number
    605615156384
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTread distorted on o/s/f tyre

  10. Pass103,830 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    103,830 miles
    Test number
    559489684291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail103,819 miles (+6,038)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,819 miles
    Test number
    806056884227
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass97,781 miles (+6,145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    97,781 miles
    Test number
    446391483262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass91,636 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    91,636 miles
    Test number
    357395282200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,630 miles (+5,856)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,630 miles
    Test number
    538702082232
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass85,774 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    85,774 miles
    Test number
    965516501336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,730 miles (+8,235)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,730 miles
    Test number
    106695201374
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass77,495 miles (+7,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    77,495 miles
    Test number
    982368200327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass69,663 miles (+437)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    69,663 miles
    Test number
    481770919451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,226 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    69,226 miles
    Test number
    664035198068
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteAirbag light on all time
    • NoteEvery other brake pipe corroded,in particular nearside front to rears

  20. Fail69,226 miles (+625)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,226 miles
    Test number
    220734798048
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteAirbag light on all time
    • NoteEvery other brake pipe corroded,in particular nearside front to rears

  21. Pass68,601 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    68,601 miles
    Test number
    431650167065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAdvise exhaust corroded.

  22. Fail68,601 miles2 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,601 miles
    Test number
    931780267089
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAdvise exhaust corroded.

Questions about S89 NKV

Does S89 NKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S89 NKV expired on 9 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S89 NKV?
The MOT on S89 NKV expired on 9 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S89 NKV done?
S89 NKV was recorded at 117,169 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2024, an average of 2,784 miles a year.
Has S89 NKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S89 NKV has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on S89 NKV 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 NKV find?
S89 NKV passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner sills; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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