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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S47 FOBMOT history

S47 FOB is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 30 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 69,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

S47 FOB silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
69,085 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S47 FOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S47 FOB was last recorded at 69,085 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 1,691 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,394 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,691 miles
Average per year
1,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,085 miles
  • 2025 – 67,394 miles
  • 2024 – 65,226 miles
  • 2023 – 63,588 miles
  • 2022 – 61,766 miles
  • 2021 – 60,199 miles
  • 2020 – 58,693 miles
  • 2019 – 56,831 miles
  • 2018 – 54,242 miles
  • 2017 – 52,448 miles
  • 2016 – 50,347 miles
  • 2015 – 48,442 miles
  • 2014 – 47,187 miles
  • 2013 – 46,119 miles
  • 2012 – 44,944 miles
  • 2011 – 43,866 miles
  • 2010 – 42,912 miles
  • 2009 – 42,009 miles
  • 2008 – 40,909 miles
  • 2007 – 40,346 miles
  • 2006 – 39,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,085 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,085 miles (+1,691)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    69,085 miles
    Test number
    565147950459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass67,394 miles (+2,168)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    67,394 miles
    Test number
    658087436906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,226 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    65,226 miles
    Test number
    473494245747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail65,186 miles (+1,598)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,186 miles
    Test number
    890465564513
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass63,588 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    63,588 miles
    Test number
    162051052787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,557 miles (+1,791)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,557 miles
    Test number
    425300318242
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass61,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    61,766 miles
    Test number
    304804388785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail61,766 miles (+1,567)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,766 miles
    Test number
    995609736648
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass60,199 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    60,199 miles
    Test number
    578767054195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,173 miles (+1,480)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,173 miles
    Test number
    915110181735
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass58,693 miles (+1,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    58,693 miles
    Test number
    854928901495
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass56,831 miles (+2,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    56,831 miles
    Test number
    614148191649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass54,242 miles (+1,794)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    54,242 miles
    Test number
    475644797546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,448 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    52,448 miles
    Test number
    787232948332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,347 miles (+1,905)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    50,347 miles
    Test number
    334837992921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,442 miles (+1,255)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    48,442 miles
    Test number
    868351835229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,187 miles (+1,068)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    47,187 miles
    Test number
    837713434244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,119 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,119 miles
    Test number
    375492733267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,944 miles (+1,078)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,944 miles
    Test number
    827476332268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,866 miles (+954)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,866 miles
    Test number
    795364031295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,912 miles (+903)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    42,912 miles
    Test number
    531218330259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,009 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    42,009 miles
    Test number
    910001439281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,909 miles (+563)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    40,909 miles
    Test number
    452684628263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,346 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    40,346 miles
    Test number
    614234337265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    39,673 miles
    Test number
    253889726222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail39,676 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,676 miles
    Test number
    331089626493
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about S47 FOB

Does S47 FOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S47 FOB is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S47 FOB?
The MOT on S47 FOB is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S47 FOB done?
S47 FOB was recorded at 69,085 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 1,470 miles a year.
Has S47 FOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S47 FOB has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S47 FOB 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 S47 FOB find?
S47 FOB passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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