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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S98 BHCMOT history

S98 BHC is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 86,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

S98 BHC blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
86,439 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S98 BHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S98 BHC was last recorded at 86,439 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,945 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
494 miles
Average per year
2,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,439 miles
  • 2025 – 85,945 miles
  • 2024 – 85,337 miles
  • 2023 – 84,467 miles
  • 2022 – 82,856 miles
  • 2021 – 78,215 miles
  • 2020 – 76,352 miles
  • 2019 – 74,682 miles
  • 2018 – 73,001 miles
  • 2017 – 70,212 miles
  • 2016 – 69,150 miles
  • 2015 – 67,909 miles
  • 2014 – 65,989 miles
  • 2013 – 64,005 miles
  • 2012 – 61,195 miles
  • 2011 – 59,041 miles
  • 2010 – 58,028 miles
  • 2009 – 55,475 miles
  • 2008 – 50,844 miles
  • 2007 – 46,489 miles
  • 2006 – 41,983 miles
  • 2005 – 32,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,439 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush soft (5.3.4 (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 Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,439 miles (+494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    86,439 miles
    Test number
    575924465892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass85,945 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    85,945 miles
    Test number
    875895547396
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail85,945 miles (+608)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,945 miles
    Test number
    332863206087
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass85,337 miles (+870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    85,337 miles
    Test number
    521012450839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass84,467 miles (+1,611)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    84,467 miles
    Test number
    341458331741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,856 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    82,856 miles
    Test number
    382003185372
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail82,841 miles (+4,626)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,841 miles
    Test number
    625774941081
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass78,215 miles (+1,863)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    78,215 miles
    Test number
    182437679838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,352 miles (+1,670)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,352 miles
    Test number
    333262729306
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  10. Pass74,682 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,682 miles
    Test number
    167939117978
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-to-rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront All steering components slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential corroding

  11. Fail74,681 miles (+1,680)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,681 miles
    Test number
    824424037790
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-to-rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront All steering components slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential corroding

  12. Pass73,001 miles (+2,789)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    73,001 miles
    Test number
    111542263494
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  13. Pass70,212 miles (+1,062)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    70,212 miles
    Test number
    661282659959
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  14. Pass69,150 miles (+1,241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    69,150 miles
    Test number
    806357193093
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe corroded

  15. Pass67,909 miles (+1,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,909 miles
    Test number
    145024225203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass65,989 miles (+1,984)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,989 miles
    Test number
    689368934228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,005 miles (+2,810)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,005 miles
    Test number
    528564733243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Pass61,195 miles (+2,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    61,195 miles
    Test number
    676082442214
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass59,041 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    59,041 miles
    Test number
    368079421251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    58,028 miles
    Test number
    944869990277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,028 miles (+2,553)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,028 miles
    Test number
    951159290218
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass55,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    55,475 miles
    Test number
    330143609375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,475 miles (+4,631)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,475 miles
    Test number
    780532209390
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass50,844 miles (+4,355)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    50,844 miles
    Test number
    862476598234
    • NoteBrake balance 25%

  25. Pass46,489 miles (+4,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    46,489 miles
    Test number
    161291097235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass41,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    41,983 miles
    Test number
    424987106393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail41,983 miles (+9,074)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,983 miles
    Test number
    882506806377
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  28. Pass32,909 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    32,909 miles
    Test number
    952343415387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about S98 BHC

Does S98 BHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S98 BHC is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S98 BHC?
The MOT on S98 BHC is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S98 BHC done?
S98 BHC was recorded at 86,439 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 2,590 miles a year.
Has S98 BHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S98 BHC has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on S98 BHC 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 S98 BHC find?
S98 BHC passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush soft; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush soft.

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