BMW Z3
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc
S98 HTMMOT history
S98 HTM is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 12 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 100,175 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 100,175 mi
- At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,402 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S98 HTM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,201 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 12 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S98 HTM was last recorded at 100,175 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 4,620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 95,555 miles · 13 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,620 miles
- Average per year
- 4,402 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 100,175 miles
- 2024 – 95,555 miles
- 2023 – 90,815 miles
- 2022 – 84,278 miles
- 2021 – 77,412 miles
- 2020 – 73,045 miles
- 2019 – 69,371 miles
- 2018 – 63,993 miles
- 2017 – 60,104 miles
- 2016 – 55,321 miles
- 2015 – 51,164 miles
- 2014 – 46,108 miles
- 2013 – 40,957 miles
- 2012 – 34,380 miles
- 2011 – 29,492 miles
- 2010 – 26,607 miles
- 2009 – 24,745 miles
- 2008 – 22,332 miles
- 2007 – 20,326 miles
- 2006 – 16,202 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,175 miles
- AdvisoryCentre brake light is not working.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront number plate is damaged.
- AdvisoryHeadlights are deteriorating.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leaks.
- AdvisoryRear number plate is deteriorating.
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front and offside front
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 14 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,175 miles (+4,620)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 100,175 miles
- Test number
- 946843590066
- AdvisoryCentre brake light is not working.
- AdvisoryFront number plate is damaged.
- AdvisoryHeadlights are deteriorating.
- AdvisoryOil leaks.
- AdvisoryRear number plate is deteriorating.
Pass95,555 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 95,555 miles
- Test number
- 912824023654
- AdvisoryCentre brake light is not working.
- AdvisoryHeadlights are deteriorating.
- AdvisoryJudder recorded from the nearside front brake.
Fail95,555 miles (+4,740)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,555 miles
- Test number
- 123236353985
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentre brake light is not working.
- AdvisoryHeadlights are deteriorating.
- AdvisoryJudder recorded from the nearside front brake.
Pass90,815 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 90,815 miles
- Test number
- 941524203439
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail90,811 miles (+6,533)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,811 miles
- Test number
- 619972945790
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass84,278 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 84,278 miles
- Test number
- 216708377689
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail84,276 miles (+6,864)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,276 miles
- Test number
- 925534242677
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass77,412 miles (+4,367)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 77,412 miles
- Test number
- 334376250584
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured nearside front and offside front (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFore and aft play in drivers seat
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass73,045 miles (+3,674)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 73,045 miles
- Test number
- 305173658624
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass69,371 miles (+5)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 69,371 miles
- Test number
- 744760517438
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured nearside front and offside front (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail69,366 miles (+5,373)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,366 miles
- Test number
- 533624176272
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAuxiliary drive belt is perished/cracked
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured nearside front and offside front (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear and offside rear parking brake cables outer casings are damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,993 miles (+3,889)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 63,993 miles
- Test number
- 923374589958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,104 miles (+4,783)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 60,104 miles
- Test number
- 225230086578
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,321 miles (+4,157)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 55,321 miles
- Test number
- 410994557145
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass51,164 miles (+5,056)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 51,164 miles
- Test number
- 285414240671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,108 miles (+5,151)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 46,108 miles
- Test number
- 756271104382
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass40,957 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 40,957 miles
- Test number
- 166774303313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,949 miles (+6,569)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,949 miles
- Test number
- 145844903303
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,380 miles (+4,888)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 34,380 miles
- Test number
- 889949292271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,492 miles (+2,885)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 29,492 miles
- Test number
- 507276901308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,607 miles (+1,862)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 26,607 miles
- Test number
- 593006480207
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Pass24,745 miles (+126)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 24,745 miles
- Test number
- 992903499277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,619 miles (+2,287)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 24,619 miles
- Test number
- 912065889220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,332 miles (+2,006)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 22,332 miles
- Test number
- 911038088297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,326 miles (+4,124)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 20,326 miles
- Test number
- 193221597272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,202 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 16,202 miles
- Test number
- 383317086407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S98 HTM
- Does S98 HTM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S98 HTM is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S98 HTM?
- The MOT on S98 HTM is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S98 HTM done?
- S98 HTM was recorded at 100,175 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 4,402 miles a year.
- Has S98 HTM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S98 HTM has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on S98 HTM 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 HTM find?
- S98 HTM passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: centre brake light is not working.; front number plate is damaged.; headlights are deteriorating., and 2 more.
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