BMW Z3
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
S49 EUMMOT history
S49 EUM is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 53,725 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 53,725 mi
- At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,507 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S49 EUM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Jan 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S49 EUM was last recorded at 53,725 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 53,226 miles · 12 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 499 miles
- Average per year
- 1,507 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 53,725 miles
- 2025 – 53,226 miles
- 2024 – 52,274 miles
- 2023 – 51,290 miles
- 2021 – 50,408 miles
- 2020 – 49,385 miles
- 2019 – 48,458 miles
- 2018 – 47,644 miles
- 2017 – 44,957 miles
- 2016 – 43,058 miles
- 2015 – 40,950 miles
- 2013 – 36,783 miles
- 2012 – 35,084 miles
- 2011 – 33,789 miles
- 2010 – 32,175 miles
- 2009 – 30,675 miles
- 2008 – 28,121 miles
- 2007 – 26,826 miles
- 2006 – 25,426 miles
- 2005 – 23,344 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass53,725 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel carrier/hub corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel carrier/hub corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear brake discs back plates corroded
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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass53,725 miles (+499)20 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 53,725 miles
- Test number
- 356231816856
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel carrier/hub corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel carrier/hub corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs back plates corroded
Pass53,226 miles (+952)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 53,226 miles
- Test number
- 706251436921
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass52,274 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 52,274 miles
- Test number
- 757673220218
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail52,274 miles (+984)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,274 miles
- Test number
- 580766141310
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass51,290 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 51,290 miles
- Test number
- 401342178101
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail51,290 miles (+882)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,290 miles
- Test number
- 229855687675
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass50,408 miles (+1,023)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 50,408 miles
- Test number
- 328466107267
- AdvisoryNearside Sill corroded but still solid.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Sill corroded but still solid.
Pass49,385 miles (+927)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 49,385 miles
- Test number
- 504169887936
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,458 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 48,458 miles
- Test number
- 924647531553
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,458 miles (+814)2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,458 miles
- Test number
- 703121920562
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Washer jet slightly loose.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass47,644 miles (+2,687)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 47,644 miles
- Test number
- 761059263098
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass44,957 miles (+1,899)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 44,957 miles
- Test number
- 142736042320
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass43,058 miles (+2,108)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 43,058 miles
- Test number
- 970721963189
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake pipes start to corrode
- AdvisoryHandbrake cables casing corroded
Pass40,950 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 40,950 miles
- Test number
- 298195260936
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre nail in tread
Fail40,949 miles (+2,086)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,949 miles
- Test number
- 222642540588
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre nail in tread
Pass38,863 miles (+2,080)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 38,863 miles
- Test number
- 469935405063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,783 miles (+1,699)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 36,783 miles
- Test number
- 375120043380
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass35,084 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 35,084 miles
- Test number
- 719792903092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,084 miles (+1,295)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,084 miles
- Test number
- 426372462484
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Pass33,789 miles (+1,614)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 33,789 miles
- Test number
- 408266251350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,175 miles (+1,500)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 32,175 miles
- Test number
- 934194560337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,675 miles (+2,554)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 30,675 miles
- Test number
- 464640759395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,121 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 28,121 miles
- Test number
- 411681658499
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail28,121 miles (+1,295)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,121 miles
- Test number
- 471391758412
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass26,826 miles (+1,400)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 26,826 miles
- Test number
- 250380247353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,426 miles (+2,082)1 advisory7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 25,426 miles
- Test number
- 951795836302
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBad scratch on bonnet
- NoteDent in nearside front door
- NoteDent in offside front door
- NoteN/s/r rim scuffed
- NoteO/s/f rim scuffed
- NoteO/s/r rim scuffed
- NoteOffside front bumper scuffed badly
Pass23,344 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 23,344 miles
- Test number
- 180921245345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S49 EUM
- Does S49 EUM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S49 EUM is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S49 EUM?
- The MOT on S49 EUM is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S49 EUM done?
- S49 EUM was recorded at 53,725 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 1,507 miles a year.
- Has S49 EUM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S49 EUM has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on S49 EUM 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 S49 EUM find?
- S49 EUM passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 20 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, and 17 more.
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