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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

S33 MFAMOT history

S33 MFA is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 110,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

S33 MFA silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
110,270 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S33 MFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S33 MFA was last recorded at 110,270 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,029 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
241 miles
Average per year
3,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,270 miles
  • 2025 – 110,029 miles
  • 2024 – 106,936 miles
  • 2023 – 105,388 miles
  • 2022 – 104,573 miles
  • 2021 – 103,105 miles
  • 2020 – 100,416 miles
  • 2019 – 98,721 miles
  • 2018 – 97,616 miles
  • 2017 – 95,315 miles
  • 2015 – 92,924 miles
  • 2014 – 89,491 miles
  • 2013 – 85,815 miles
  • 2012 – 82,692 miles
  • 2011 – 80,307 miles
  • 2010 – 76,226 miles
  • 2009 – 71,376 miles
  • 2008 – 63,375 miles
  • 2007 – 54,410 miles
  • 2006 – 45,426 miles
  • 2005 – 36,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,270 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,270 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    110,270 miles
    Test number
    354835504773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,029 miles (+3,093)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    110,029 miles
    Test number
    100307090585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,936 miles (+1,548)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    106,936 miles
    Test number
    385669573002
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass105,388 miles (+815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    105,388 miles
    Test number
    179942465478
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnderside components very rusty
  5. Pass104,573 miles (+1,468)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    104,573 miles
    Test number
    588162257512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,105 miles (+2,689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    103,105 miles
    Test number
    279111008560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ball joint bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass100,416 miles (+1,695)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    100,416 miles
    Test number
    404478742970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass98,721 miles (+1,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,721 miles
    Test number
    582280126853
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass97,616 miles (+2,301)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    97,616 miles
    Test number
    312790018971
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferules badly corroded advise replacement in the near future. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules badly corroded, advise replacement in the near future. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront hubs/ bearing housings corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perishing on outer walls
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
  10. Pass95,315 miles (+2,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,315 miles
    Test number
    736587835745
    • AdvisorySlightly low parking brake readings on offside rear brake
  11. Pass92,924 miles (+3,433)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    92,924 miles
    Test number
    631244412708
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub units are slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wheel arches show signs of tyre scoring, not seen at time of test
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryInner steering rack play
  12. Pass89,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    89,491 miles
    Test number
    476562784230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,491 miles (+3,676)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,491 miles
    Test number
    877382384217
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  14. Pass85,815 miles (+3,123)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    85,815 miles
    Test number
    715222483208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,692 miles (+2,385)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    82,692 miles
    Test number
    828496482267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,307 miles (+4,081)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    80,307 miles
    Test number
    117715481227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,226 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,226 miles
    Test number
    460857180212
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  18. Pass76,226 miles (+4,850)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    76,226 miles
    Test number
    752077980218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,376 miles (+124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    71,376 miles
    Test number
    581496889204
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Fail71,252 miles (+7,877)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,252 miles
    Test number
    773122789246
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass63,375 miles (+8,965)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    63,375 miles
    Test number
    332560878408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,410 miles (+8,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    54,410 miles
    Test number
    963339367287
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  23. Pass45,426 miles (+8,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    45,426 miles
    Test number
    284395186219
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  24. Pass36,698 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    36,698 miles
    Test number
    333686685433
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBroken screw in n/s/r tyre tread

Questions about S33 MFA

Does S33 MFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S33 MFA is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S33 MFA?
The MOT on S33 MFA is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S33 MFA done?
S33 MFA was recorded at 110,270 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 3,550 miles a year.
Has S33 MFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S33 MFA has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2014.
Has the mileage on S33 MFA 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 S33 MFA find?
S33 MFA passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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