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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

SMW 796MOT history

SMW 796 is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 4 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 63,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

SMW 796 red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
63,168 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SMW 796
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SMW 796 was last recorded at 63,168 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,155 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
2,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,168 miles
  • 2025 – 63,155 miles
  • 2024 – 62,842 miles
  • 2023 – 62,483 miles
  • 2022 – 61,335 miles
  • 2021 – 60,641 miles
  • 2019 – 60,007 miles
  • 2018 – 58,607 miles
  • 2017 – 56,804 miles
  • 2016 – 54,704 miles
  • 2015 – 53,154 miles
  • 2014 – 49,763 miles
  • 2013 – 46,169 miles
  • 2012 – 44,727 miles
  • 2011 – 40,760 miles
  • 2010 – 38,951 miles
  • 2009 – 33,062 miles
  • 2008 – 29,243 miles
  • 2007 – 25,702 miles
  • 2006 – 21,343 miles
  • 2005 – 16,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,168 miles
  • AdvisorySlight free play in drivers seat mechanism

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,168 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    63,168 miles
    Test number
    193202298132
    • AdvisorySlight free play in drivers seat mechanism

  2. Pass63,155 miles (+313)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    63,155 miles
    Test number
    499150204532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,842 miles (+359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    62,842 miles
    Test number
    222770985956
    • AdvisoryBoth bolt on sill covers corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily undersealed in places

  4. Pass62,483 miles (+16)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    62,483 miles
    Test number
    107354608574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail62,467 miles (+1,132)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,467 miles
    Test number
    396311537004
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass61,335 miles (+694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    61,335 miles
    Test number
    461159910037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass60,641 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,641 miles
    Test number
    612060718355
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail60,640 miles (+633)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,640 miles
    Test number
    741554697080
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating brake discs rusty (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely brake discs rusty (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass60,007 miles (+1,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    60,007 miles
    Test number
    845203335630
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass58,607 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    58,607 miles
    Test number
    473565971041
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail58,606 miles (+1,802)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,606 miles
    Test number
    565297402822
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint inner (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass56,804 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    56,804 miles
    Test number
    213547674937
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid leak

  13. Fail56,804 miles (+2,100)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,804 miles
    Test number
    904731928531
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid leak

  14. Pass54,704 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    54,704 miles
    Test number
    834977299334
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront oil leaks
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slight judder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail54,704 miles (+1,550)4 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,704 miles
    Test number
    233512046121
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded between two flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between two flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront oil leaks
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slight judder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass53,154 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    53,154 miles
    Test number
    807509245024
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/f to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s/f to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail53,154 miles (+3,391)1 failure3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,154 miles
    Test number
    708269345019
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/f to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s/f to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass49,763 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    49,763 miles
    Test number
    247974634019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  19. Fail49,763 miles (+3,594)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,763 miles
    Test number
    458279224067
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass46,169 miles (+1,442)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    46,169 miles
    Test number
    168066953435
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass44,727 miles (+3,967)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    44,727 miles
    Test number
    177039252198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear of exhaust system hanging incorrectly

  22. Pass40,760 miles (+1,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,760 miles
    Test number
    798858761166
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass38,951 miles (+5,889)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    38,951 miles
    Test number
    960726360182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,062 miles (+3,819)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,062 miles
    Test number
    870026579127
    • NoteO/s/r top shocker mount starting to split

  25. Pass29,243 miles (+3,541)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,243 miles
    Test number
    202448978462
    • NoteBoth the front side-lights are slightly dim.
    • NoteBoth the rear tyres have slight cuts in them.
    • NotePlay on offside steering rack right on the limit - advise investigation
    • NoteRear bushes on front control arms have slight play
    • NoteSlight difference on the rate of increase in the rear brakes.

  26. Pass25,702 miles (+4,359)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    25,702 miles
    Test number
    322393987114
    • NotePlay is near the limit in the O/S/F wheel.
    • NoteRubber bush on both the front anti-roll bar links is starting to split.
    • NoteSlight wear in both the rear anti-roll bar links.
    • NoteThe N/S/R tyre is near the limit and the O/S/R is getting low aswell.

  27. Pass21,343 miles (+4,632)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    21,343 miles
    Test number
    334125786153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,711 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    16,711 miles
    Test number
    293078155123
    • NotePlay in O/S/F wheel right on limit. †Nail in O/S/R tyre.

Questions about SMW 796

What vehicle is registration SMW 796 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SMW 796 on a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 4 Aug 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SMW 796 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SMW 796 is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on SMW 796?
The MOT on SMW 796 is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SMW 796 done?
SMW 796 was recorded at 63,168 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 2,178 miles a year.
Has SMW 796 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SMW 796 has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on SMW 796 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 SMW 796 find?
SMW 796 passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: slight free play in drivers seat mechanism.

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