BMW Z3
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc
S97 EGUMOT history
S97 EGU is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 25 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 169,429 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 169,429 mi
- At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,189 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S97 EGU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,201 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 25 Jan 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S97 EGU was last recorded at 169,429 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 1,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 168,009 miles · 17 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,420 miles
- Average per year
- 5,189 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 169,429 miles
- 2024 – 168,009 miles
- 2023 – 166,702 miles
- 2022 – 165,100 miles
- 2021 – 160,439 miles
- 2020 – 157,360 miles
- 2019 – 153,030 miles
- 2017 – 149,265 miles
- 2016 – 144,332 miles
- 2015 – 135,847 miles
- 2014 – 125,171 miles
- 2013 – 119,095 miles
- 2012 – 114,746 miles
- 2011 – 105,958 miles
- 2008 – 88,818 miles
- 2007 – 70,499 miles
- 2006 – 63,105 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass169,429 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLower underbody covered in under sill
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Crack in screen
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Underside corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Full MOT history
24 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,429 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 169,429 miles
- Test number
- 248794800774
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLower underbody covered in under sill
Fail169,429 miles (+1,420)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,429 miles
- Test number
- 371380899363
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLower underbody covered in under sill
Pass168,009 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 168,009 miles
- Test number
- 324656729921
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside covered in underseal
Fail168,001 miles (+1,299)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,001 miles
- Test number
- 289131237600
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside covered in underseal
Pass166,702 miles (+1,602)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 166,702 miles
- Test number
- 947000544146
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass165,100 miles (+4,661)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 165,100 miles
- Test number
- 997100020334
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCrack in screen
Pass160,439 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 160,439 miles
- Test number
- 487910764602
- AdvisoryCrack in screen
Fail160,439 miles (+3,079)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,439 miles
- Test number
- 430732493368
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryCrack in screen
Pass157,360 miles (+4,330)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 157,360 miles
- Test number
- 943964042742
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,030 miles (+3,765)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 153,030 miles
- Test number
- 650256585602
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
Pass149,265 miles (+4,933)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 149,265 miles
- Test number
- 685296683519
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
- AdvisoryWipers poor
Pass144,332 miles (+8,485)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 144,332 miles
- Test number
- 254674521077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,847 miles (+108)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 135,847 miles
- Test number
- 304319319937
- AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroded
Fail135,739 miles (+10,568)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,739 miles
- Test number
- 439396330758
- FailureCentre Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Pass125,171 miles5 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 125,171 miles
- Test number
- 735235274262
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteAll tyre sidewalls damaged and starting to perish
- NoteAll tyres heavily worn on inner edges
- NoteClutch heavy
- NoteParking brake travel high
- NoteSlight damage to underside of vehicle
Fail125,171 miles (+6,076)2 repaired5 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,171 miles
- Test number
- 848945374222
- Repaired at testSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteAll tyre sidewalls damaged and starting to perish
- NoteAll tyres heavily worn on inner edges
- NoteClutch heavy
- NoteParking brake travel high
- NoteSlight damage to underside of vehicle
Pass119,095 miles (+4,349)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 119,095 miles
- Test number
- 655034763212
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteSuspension modified
Pass114,746 miles (+8,788)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 114,746 miles
- Test number
- 579815842245
- NoteRear coil spings rusted in poor condition
Pass105,958 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 105,958 miles
- Test number
- 376329341422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,944 miles (+17,126)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,944 miles
- Test number
- 309666641454
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- 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)
Pass88,818 miles (+212)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 88,818 miles
- Test number
- 804762658279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,606 miles (+18,107)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,606 miles
- Test number
- 921872448230
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass70,499 miles (+7,394)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 70,499 miles
- Test number
- 720427247041
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Pass63,105 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 63,105 miles
- Test number
- 850320896078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S97 EGU
- Does S97 EGU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S97 EGU is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S97 EGU?
- The MOT on S97 EGU is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S97 EGU done?
- S97 EGU was recorded at 169,429 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 5,189 miles a year.
- Has S97 EGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S97 EGU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on S97 EGU 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 S97 EGU find?
- S97 EGU passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: central front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front oil leak, but not excessive engine; lower underbody covered in under sill.
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