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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

K50 SEYMOT history

K50 SEY is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 14 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 105,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

K50 SEY blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
105,981 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 SEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 SEY was last recorded at 105,981 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 71 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,910 miles · 24 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
71 miles
Average per year
3,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,981 miles
  • 2025 – 100,220 miles
  • 2024 – 95,080 miles
  • 2018 – 93,038 miles
  • 2016 – 90,530 miles
  • 2015 – 85,573 miles
  • 2014 – 81,367 miles
  • 2013 – 76,709 miles
  • 2012 – 71,294 miles
  • 2010 – 62,523 miles
  • 2009 – 53,768 miles
  • 2008 – 46,971 miles
  • 2007 – 39,593 miles
  • 2006 – 29,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,981 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,981 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    105,981 miles
    Test number
    502028972124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail105,910 miles (+5,690)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,910 miles
    Test number
    868673798514
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass100,220 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    100,220 miles
    Test number
    533600138450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail100,214 miles (+5,134)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,214 miles
    Test number
    222682507213
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Would not tick over when hot emissions test aborted (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass95,080 miles (+314)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    95,080 miles
    Test number
    152529143990
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass94,766 miles (+1,728)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    94,766 miles
    Test number
    408943362135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,038 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    93,038 miles
    Test number
    339847118585
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail93,030 miles (+2,500)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,030 miles
    Test number
    624933413416
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass90,530 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    90,530 miles
    Test number
    677448977388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,528 miles (+4,955)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,528 miles
    Test number
    140126472537
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush eel bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush eel bush (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Fail85,573 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,573 miles
    Test number
    429138775170
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear outer brake pipes slightly corroded

  12. Pass85,573 miles (+4,206)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,573 miles
    Test number
    605868475155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear outer brake pipes slightly corroded

  13. Pass81,367 miles (+192)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,367 miles
    Test number
    856656964186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cuts in sidewall

  14. Fail81,175 miles (+4,466)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,175 miles
    Test number
    368743444160
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall

  15. Pass76,709 miles (+205)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    76,709 miles
    Test number
    249620873401
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Fail76,504 miles (+5,210)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,504 miles
    Test number
    586159853107
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass71,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,294 miles
    Test number
    759201662123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,294 miles (+8,771)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,294 miles
    Test number
    265620562110
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass62,523 miles (+8,755)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    62,523 miles
    Test number
    150326130386
    • NoteEngine noisey

  20. Pass53,768 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    53,768 miles
    Test number
    172796039369
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail53,768 miles (+6,797)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,768 miles
    Test number
    813296739323
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass46,971 miles (+7,378)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    46,971 miles
    Test number
    513798638363
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll the tyres are worn on the inner edges

  23. Pass39,593 miles (+9,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    39,593 miles
    Test number
    723252447378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass29,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    29,905 miles
    Test number
    864064796280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K50 SEY

Does K50 SEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 SEY is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K50 SEY?
The MOT on K50 SEY is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K50 SEY done?
K50 SEY was recorded at 105,981 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 3,828 miles a year.
Has K50 SEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 SEY has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on K50 SEY 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 K50 SEY find?
K50 SEY passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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