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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

K50 SWBMOT history

K50 SWB is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 19 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 69,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2022.

K50 SWB silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2023
Mileage
69,419 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 SWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 SWB was last recorded at 69,419 miles on 4 Feb 2022, 699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,720 miles · 10 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
699 miles
Average per year
2,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 69,419 miles
  • 2021 – 68,720 miles
  • 2019 – 67,668 miles
  • 2016 – 67,212 miles
  • 2015 – 66,778 miles
  • 2014 – 63,634 miles
  • 2013 – 60,099 miles
  • 2012 – 54,699 miles
  • 2011 – 50,401 miles
  • 2010 – 45,809 miles
  • 2009 – 41,164 miles
  • 2008 – 38,184 miles
  • 2007 – 34,650 miles
  • 2006 – 27,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,419 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Both near side tyres wearing on inner tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Fuel tank straps corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    69,419 miles
    Test number
    342496256474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail69,419 miles (+699)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,419 miles
    Test number
    865930205392
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass68,720 miles (+1,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    68,720 miles
    Test number
    847174281547
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass67,668 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,668 miles
    Test number
    633302559767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,212 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    67,212 miles
    Test number
    137921311060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,914 miles (+17)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,914 miles
    Test number
    196552044455
    • AdvisoryBoth near side tyres wearing on inner tread
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Fail66,897 miles (+119)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,897 miles
    Test number
    829041128766
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth near side tyres wearing on inner tread
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer pad coming away from bonding
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Pass66,778 miles (+3,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    66,778 miles
    Test number
    679838785184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass63,634 miles (+40)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    63,634 miles
    Test number
    467890224259
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFuel cap seal perished
    • NoteSlight bind to o,s,f brake

  10. Fail63,594 miles (+3,495)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,594 miles
    Test number
    439947804273
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFuel cap seal perished
    • NoteSlight bind to o,s,f brake

  11. Pass60,099 miles (+60)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    60,099 miles
    Test number
    979679513239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteFuel tank cap seal perished
    • NoteFuel tank straps corroded

  12. Fail60,039 miles (+5,340)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,039 miles
    Test number
    459713213230
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded
    • NoteFuel tank cap seal perished
    • NoteFuel tank straps corroded

  13. Pass54,699 miles (+4,298)1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    54,699 miles
    Test number
    617712412261
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn heavily on inner edge, both 2.5mm within centre three quarters tread
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald on inner edge, not within centre three quarters tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre 2mm within centre three quarters tread less on edges
    • NoteSlight binding to offside front brake
    • NoteSlight play in offside front lower arm ball joint
    • NoteSome corrrosion to offside front brake disc and both rears
    • NoteSome perishing to fuel cap rubber seal

  14. Pass50,401 miles (+4,592)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,401 miles
    Test number
    496723211243
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteFuel cap seal perrished
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteSlight bind to o,s,f brake

  15. Pass45,809 miles (+4,645)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    45,809 miles
    Test number
    582504110288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass41,164 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    41,164 miles
    Test number
    694340519207
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail41,164 miles (+2,980)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,164 miles
    Test number
    514800819242
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass38,184 miles (+3,534)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    38,184 miles
    Test number
    814358108222
    • NoteO/s/r tyre 0n 2.5mm

  19. Pass34,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    34,650 miles
    Test number
    401031607260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,647 miles (+12)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,647 miles
    Test number
    844271707211
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Fail34,635 miles (+6,984)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,635 miles
    Test number
    752950307222
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass27,651 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    27,651 miles
    Test number
    232246316201
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear brake discs corroded

Questions about K50 SWB

Does K50 SWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K50 SWB expired on 9 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K50 SWB?
The MOT on K50 SWB expired on 9 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K50 SWB done?
K50 SWB was recorded at 69,419 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2022, an average of 2,694 miles a year.
Has K50 SWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 SWB has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on K50 SWB 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 SWB find?
K50 SWB passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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