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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

S96 FKNMOT history

S96 FKN is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 120,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

S96 FKN green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
120,798 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2024
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S96 FKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S96 FKN was last recorded at 120,798 miles on 17 Jul 2024, 4,835 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,963 miles · 21 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
4,835 miles
Average per year
2,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 120,798 miles
  • 2023 – 115,963 miles
  • 2022 – 112,435 miles
  • 2021 – 109,232 miles
  • 2020 – 103,273 miles
  • 2019 – 100,127 miles
  • 2018 – 97,244 miles
  • 2017 – 93,570 miles
  • 2016 – 90,081 miles
  • 2015 – 87,219 miles
  • 2014 – 85,955 miles
  • 2013 – 83,911 miles
  • 2012 – 81,867 miles
  • 2011 – 80,033 miles
  • 2010 – 78,346 miles
  • 2009 – 77,355 miles
  • 2008 – 75,068 miles
  • 2007 – 71,203 miles
  • 2006 – 67,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly worn on inner edge
  • AdvisoryMultiple areas of body corrosion

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.

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    493147528492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryMultiple areas of body corrosion

  2. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    290139694090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill cover corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. FailMileage not read3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    550314748739
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass120,798 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    120,798 miles
    Test number
    114495583165
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail120,798 miles (+4,835)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,798 miles
    Test number
    880311021925
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure mounting rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass115,963 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,963 miles
    Test number
    314008101299
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail115,962 miles (+3,527)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,962 miles
    Test number
    915718854893
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass112,435 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    112,435 miles
    Test number
    308456445104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail112,429 miles (+3,197)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,429 miles
    Test number
    341016436806
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass109,232 miles (+5,959)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    109,232 miles
    Test number
    303554591759
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass103,273 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    103,273 miles
    Test number
    569791285938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail103,272 miles (+3,145)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,272 miles
    Test number
    152123109848
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass100,127 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    100,127 miles
    Test number
    323731600665
    • AdvisoryDriver's seat has slight movement in locked position
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Fail100,127 miles (+2,883)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,127 miles
    Test number
    671324624661
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's seat has slight movement in locked position
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass97,244 miles (+3,674)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    97,244 miles
    Test number
    126098349673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  16. Pass93,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    93,570 miles
    Test number
    194323590800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,570 miles (+3,489)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,570 miles
    Test number
    370804981091
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass90,081 miles (+2,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    90,081 miles
    Test number
    526605416966
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked

  19. Pass87,219 miles (+1,264)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,219 miles
    Test number
    245075915189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,955 miles (+2,044)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    85,955 miles
    Test number
    269310144105
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded
    • NoteWarning light on

  21. Pass83,911 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    83,911 miles
    Test number
    258764743413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail81,867 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,867 miles
    Test number
    155716442120
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass81,867 miles (+1,834)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    81,867 miles
    Test number
    458706442147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,033 miles (+1,687)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    80,033 miles
    Test number
    508014341198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass78,346 miles (+991)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    78,346 miles
    Test number
    342782930109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass77,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    77,355 miles
    Test number
    213658129434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail77,355 miles (+2,287)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,355 miles
    Test number
    570557029189
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass75,068 miles (+3,865)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    75,068 miles
    Test number
    642228808147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass71,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    71,203 miles
    Test number
    943574907134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail71,203 miles (+4,153)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,203 miles
    Test number
    620673407148
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  31. Pass67,050 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    67,050 miles
    Test number
    941145876087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S96 FKN

Does S96 FKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S96 FKN is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S96 FKN?
The MOT on S96 FKN is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S96 FKN done?
S96 FKN was recorded at 120,798 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2024, an average of 2,931 miles a year.
Has S96 FKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S96 FKN has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S96 FKN 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 S96 FKN find?
S96 FKN passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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