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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S95 DMRMOT history

S95 DMR is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 89,382 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2025.

S95 DMR blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2026
Mileage
89,382 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S95 DMR
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 expired on 16 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S95 DMR was last recorded at 89,382 miles on 4 Jul 2025, 6,243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,139 miles · 5 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
6,243 miles
Average per year
2,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,382 miles
  • 2024 – 83,139 miles
  • 2023 – 75,490 miles
  • 2022 – 68,736 miles
  • 2021 – 64,157 miles
  • 2020 – 61,277 miles
  • 2019 – 58,484 miles
  • 2018 – 54,429 miles
  • 2017 – 47,129 miles
  • 2016 – 46,876 miles
  • 2015 – 46,324 miles
  • 2014 – 46,151 miles
  • 2013 – 45,328 miles
  • 2012 – 44,307 miles
  • 2011 – 43,574 miles
  • 2010 – 42,346 miles
  • 2009 – 41,375 miles
  • 2008 – 40,354 miles
  • 2007 – 37,133 miles
  • 2006 – 32,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,382 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank strap's corroded
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion over all suspension and floor/chassis
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,382 miles2 minor19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    89,382 miles
    Test number
    379624937064
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap's corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion over all suspension and floor/chassis
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail89,382 miles (+6,243)5 major2 minor19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,382 miles
    Test number
    307028191360
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap's corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion over all suspension and floor/chassis
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass83,139 miles (+7,649)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    83,139 miles
    Test number
    518431160715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  4. Pass75,490 miles (+6,754)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    75,490 miles
    Test number
    577698740982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill rusted through
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill rusted through
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill rusted through
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill rusted through
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass68,736 miles (+4,579)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    68,736 miles
    Test number
    110175833335
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass64,157 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    64,157 miles
    Test number
    994974482783
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail64,156 miles (+2,879)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,156 miles
    Test number
    140724708229
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass61,277 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    61,277 miles
    Test number
    761086801740
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail61,277 miles (+2,793)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,277 miles
    Test number
    632200176539
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass58,484 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,484 miles
    Test number
    945565574727
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail58,484 miles (+4,055)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,484 miles
    Test number
    801222563339
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass54,429 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,429 miles
    Test number
    130002375672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  13. Fail54,426 miles (+7,297)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,426 miles
    Test number
    331344614810
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  14. Pass47,129 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,129 miles
    Test number
    392681784833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,876 miles (+552)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,876 miles
    Test number
    909358621805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,324 miles
    Test number
    382459409220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,324 miles (+173)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,324 miles
    Test number
    394168134397
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass46,151 miles (+823)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    46,151 miles
    Test number
    766560734202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,328 miles (+1,021)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    45,328 miles
    Test number
    887100023249
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNoise inside centre exhaust box, ok for mot.

  20. Pass44,307 miles (+733)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,307 miles
    Test number
    375662522426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,574 miles (+1,228)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,574 miles
    Test number
    707290721249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,346 miles (+971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    42,346 miles
    Test number
    211715210248
    • 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)

  23. Pass41,375 miles (+1,021)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    41,375 miles
    Test number
    383457119298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,354 miles (+3,221)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    40,354 miles
    Test number
    381345628466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,133 miles (+4,547)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    37,133 miles
    Test number
    171641587107
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteRear axle mounting bushes worn.

  26. Pass32,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    32,586 miles
    Test number
    432022986149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S95 DMR

Does S95 DMR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S95 DMR expired on 16 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S95 DMR?
The MOT on S95 DMR expired on 16 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S95 DMR done?
S95 DMR was recorded at 89,382 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2025, an average of 2,988 miles a year.
Has S95 DMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S95 DMR has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S95 DMR 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 S95 DMR find?
S95 DMR passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 19 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; fuel tank strap's corroded, and 18 more.

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