BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc
S98 JYWMOT history
S98 JYW is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 70,622 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 70,622 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,020 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S98 JYW
- 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
- 28 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S98 JYW was last recorded at 70,622 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 70,622 miles · 7 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,020 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 70,622 miles
- 2022 – 70,622 miles
- 2021 – 70,620 miles
- 2020 – 70,380 miles
- 2019 – 68,885 miles
- 2018 – 67,065 miles
- 2017 – 62,505 miles
- 2016 – 57,348 miles
- 2015 – 54,518 miles
- 2014 – 48,697 miles
- 2012 – 42,307 miles
- 2011 – 38,560 miles
- 2010 – 38,052 miles
- 2009 – 35,470 miles
- 2008 – 34,380 miles
- 2007 – 33,158 miles
- 2006 – 30,995 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
23 tests since 2 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass70,622 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 70,622 miles
- Test number
- 602331717231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,622 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 70,622 miles
- Test number
- 284938933920
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,622 miles (+2)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,622 miles
- Test number
- 802731683835
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass70,620 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 70,620 miles
- Test number
- 388252439648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,620 miles (+240)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,620 miles
- Test number
- 829081835893
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass70,380 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 70,380 miles
- Test number
- 163934157968
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,380 miles (+1,495)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,380 miles
- Test number
- 529217443962
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass68,885 miles (+1,820)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 68,885 miles
- Test number
- 766983291850
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,065 miles (+4,560)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 67,065 miles
- Test number
- 102295299041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,505 miles (+5,157)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 62,505 miles
- Test number
- 602929106782
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,348 miles (+2,830)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 57,348 miles
- Test number
- 782022652365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,518 miles (+5,821)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 54,518 miles
- Test number
- 187055045018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,697 miles (+6,390)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 48,697 miles
- Test number
- 318641454091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,307 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 42,307 miles
- Test number
- 418448702419
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail42,307 miles (+3,747)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,307 miles
- Test number
- 388621502339
- FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass38,560 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 38,560 miles
- Test number
- 678544971120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,560 miles (+508)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,560 miles
- Test number
- 819214571187
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,052 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 38,052 miles
- Test number
- 931356840249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,052 miles (+2,582)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,052 miles
- Test number
- 840155240289
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass35,470 miles (+1,090)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 35,470 miles
- Test number
- 833921359265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,380 miles (+1,222)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 34,380 miles
- Test number
- 240760358214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,158 miles (+2,163)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 33,158 miles
- Test number
- 171368447210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,995 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 30,995 miles
- Test number
- 101905446293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S98 JYW
- Does S98 JYW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S98 JYW is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S98 JYW?
- The MOT on S98 JYW is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S98 JYW done?
- S98 JYW was recorded at 70,622 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 2,020 miles a year.
- Has S98 JYW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S98 JYW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on S98 JYW 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 JYW find?
- S98 JYW passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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