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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S49 KDFMOT history

S49 KDF is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 108,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

S49 KDF black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
108,610 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S49 KDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S49 KDF was last recorded at 108,610 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,604 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
2,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,610 miles
  • 2025 – 105,505 miles
  • 2024 – 102,969 miles
  • 2023 – 102,736 miles
  • 2022 – 102,663 miles
  • 2021 – 102,492 miles
  • 2020 – 101,020 miles
  • 2019 – 99,932 miles
  • 2018 – 98,123 miles
  • 2017 – 96,909 miles
  • 2016 – 93,306 miles
  • 2015 – 90,167 miles
  • 2014 – 87,120 miles
  • 2012 – 86,567 miles
  • 2010 – 83,293 miles
  • 2009 – 78,873 miles
  • 2008 – 76,632 miles
  • 2007 – 70,660 miles
  • 2006 – 63,803 miles
  • 2005 – 53,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,610 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,610 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    108,610 miles
    Test number
    497395971143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail108,604 miles (+3,099)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,604 miles
    Test number
    712411828563
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,505 miles (+2,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    105,505 miles
    Test number
    151285368748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass102,969 miles (+233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    102,969 miles
    Test number
    297021710535
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,736 miles (+73)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    102,736 miles
    Test number
    424502974609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass102,663 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    102,663 miles
    Test number
    780393471503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail102,663 miles (+171)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,663 miles
    Test number
    117915350286
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering locking device ineffective loose (2.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass102,492 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,492 miles
    Test number
    674150512896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail102,488 miles (+1,468)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,488 miles
    Test number
    221020798322
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass101,020 miles (+1,088)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    101,020 miles
    Test number
    889332038989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass99,932 miles (+1,809)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    99,932 miles
    Test number
    723033142348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass98,123 miles (+1,214)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    98,123 miles
    Test number
    852181090093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass96,909 miles (+3,603)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    96,909 miles
    Test number
    934306627905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,306 miles (+3,139)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,306 miles
    Test number
    792047133479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    90,167 miles
    Test number
    827690805122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,167 miles (+3,047)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,167 miles
    Test number
    659670505135
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  17. Pass87,120 miles (+553)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    87,120 miles
    Test number
    295485254022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,567 miles (+3,274)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    86,567 miles
    Test number
    959546232254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,293 miles (+4,420)1 dangerous6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    83,293 miles
    Test number
    430216740247
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll brake pipes are slightly corroded

  20. Pass78,873 miles (+2,241)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    78,873 miles
    Test number
    763045019203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass76,632 miles (+5,972)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    76,632 miles
    Test number
    644157248234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,660 miles (+6,857)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    70,660 miles
    Test number
    712976447234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,803 miles (+9,993)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    63,803 miles
    Test number
    110866226310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,810 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    53,810 miles
    Test number
    231027525359
    • NoteN/S front tyre is at 1.6mm - ADVISE REPLACEMENT ASAP
    • NoteN/S rear tyre is at 2mm - Advise replacement
    • NoteO/S front tyre is at 2mm AND worn severly on inner edge - Advise replacement

Questions about S49 KDF

Does S49 KDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S49 KDF is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S49 KDF?
The MOT on S49 KDF is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S49 KDF done?
S49 KDF was recorded at 108,610 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 2,703 miles a year.
Has S49 KDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S49 KDF has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S49 KDF 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 KDF find?
S49 KDF passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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