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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S97 FKNMOT history

S97 FKN is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2022.

S97 FKN blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Jun 2023
Mileage
95,753 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S97 FKN
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 17 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S97 FKN was last recorded at 95,753 miles on 18 Jun 2022, 2,853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,900 miles · 17 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
2,853 miles
Average per year
3,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 95,753 miles
  • 2020 – 92,900 miles
  • 2019 – 92,150 miles
  • 2018 – 91,098 miles
  • 2017 – 87,582 miles
  • 2016 – 83,990 miles
  • 2015 – 82,144 miles
  • 2014 – 81,075 miles
  • 2013 – 79,575 miles
  • 2012 – 69,688 miles
  • 2011 – 58,710 miles
  • 2010 – 48,208 miles
  • 2009 – 42,646 miles
  • 2008 – 41,499 miles
  • 2007 – 40,868 miles
  • 2006 – 38,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,753 miles
  • AdvisoryALL FOUR DISC BRAKES CORROSION PRESENT .........
  • AdvisoryCORROSION PRESENT TO BOTH OUTER SKIN SILLS .....

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.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,753 miles (+2,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    95,753 miles
    Test number
    672381528172
    • AdvisoryALL FOUR DISC BRAKES CORROSION PRESENT .........
    • AdvisoryCORROSION PRESENT TO BOTH OUTER SKIN SILLS .....

  2. Pass92,900 miles (+750)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,900 miles
    Test number
    878137394800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,150 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,150 miles
    Test number
    128550861974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail92,149 miles (+1,051)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,149 miles
    Test number
    118823114674
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass91,098 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,098 miles
    Test number
    706069209685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,019 miles (+3,437)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,019 miles
    Test number
    224336184517
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass87,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    87,582 miles
    Test number
    210340196732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail87,582 miles (+3,592)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,582 miles
    Test number
    987589816933
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass83,990 miles (+1,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    83,990 miles
    Test number
    490431142781
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass82,144 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,144 miles
    Test number
    176152385406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,075 miles (+1,500)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,075 miles
    Test number
    669994894068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,575 miles (+59)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,575 miles
    Test number
    416931053118
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail79,516 miles (+2,254)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,516 miles
    Test number
    697982743180
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass77,262 miles (+7,574)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    77,262 miles
    Test number
    815732003049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,688 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,688 miles
    Test number
    245177992082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated

  16. Fail69,688 miles (+10,978)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,688 miles
    Test number
    826047492004
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated

  17. Pass58,710 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    58,710 miles
    Test number
    975397191025
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Fail58,709 miles (+10,501)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,709 miles
    Test number
    587767891017
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass48,208 miles (+5,562)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    48,208 miles
    Test number
    500149190094
    • NoteExhaust cat rattles

  20. Pass42,646 miles (+1,147)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    42,646 miles
    Test number
    741503099019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    41,499 miles
    Test number
    724351708100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,498 miles (+630)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,498 miles
    Test number
    480011908175
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  23. Pass40,868 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    40,868 miles
    Test number
    271077007137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail40,860 miles (+2,088)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,860 miles
    Test number
    512453107194
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  25. Pass38,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,772 miles
    Test number
    154282466477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S97 FKN

Does S97 FKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S97 FKN expired on 17 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S97 FKN?
The MOT on S97 FKN expired on 17 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S97 FKN done?
S97 FKN was recorded at 95,753 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2022, an average of 3,497 miles a year.
Has S97 FKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S97 FKN has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on S97 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 S97 FKN find?
S97 FKN passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2022 with 2 advisories: all four disc brakes corrosion present .........; corrosion present to both outer skin sills ......

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