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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 3,201 cc

S50 AUPMOT history

S50 AUP is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 10 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 101,246 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

S50 AUP black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
101,246 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 AUP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
10 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 AUP was last recorded at 101,246 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,333 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
913 miles
Average per year
2,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,246 miles
  • 2025 – 100,333 miles
  • 2024 – 99,411 miles
  • 2023 – 98,106 miles
  • 2022 – 96,461 miles
  • 2021 – 95,466 miles
  • 2019 – 92,626 miles
  • 2018 – 91,221 miles
  • 2017 – 89,781 miles
  • 2016 – 88,731 miles
  • 2015 – 88,713 miles
  • 2014 – 87,532 miles
  • 2013 – 87,255 miles
  • 2012 – 86,538 miles
  • 2010 – 80,506 miles
  • 2009 – 69,546 miles
  • 2008 – 62,367 miles
  • 2007 – 55,565 miles
  • 2006 – 49,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,246 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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 Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,246 miles (+913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    101,246 miles
    Test number
    747523863045
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass100,333 miles (+922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    100,333 miles
    Test number
    763288210366
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass99,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    99,411 miles
    Test number
    748134599486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail99,400 miles (+1,294)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,400 miles
    Test number
    571350715855
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass98,106 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    98,106 miles
    Test number
    837015887030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail98,094 miles (+1,633)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,094 miles
    Test number
    567178414555
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  7. Pass96,461 miles (+995)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,461 miles
    Test number
    302359134219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,466 miles
    Test number
    281639590636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,466 miles (+2,840)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,466 miles
    Test number
    942494494889
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass92,626 miles (+1,405)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,626 miles
    Test number
    607969190832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,221 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    91,221 miles
    Test number
    589783348371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,781 miles (+193)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    89,781 miles
    Test number
    712901438667
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Fail89,588 miles (+536)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,588 miles
    Test number
    738874519396
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster broken (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass89,052 miles (+321)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,052 miles
    Test number
    236659162022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass88,731 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,731 miles
    Test number
    521326030082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass88,713 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    88,713 miles
    Test number
    556301675019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteReplace rear tyres soon

  17. Fail88,713 miles (+1,181)2 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,713 miles
    Test number
    448251475099
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteReplace rear tyres soon

  18. Pass87,532 miles (+277)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    87,532 miles
    Test number
    117822464412
    • 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)
    • NoteAdvice replace rearv tyres
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes rusty

  19. Pass87,255 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    87,255 miles
    Test number
    187434713486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,538 miles (+6,032)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    86,538 miles
    Test number
    699037712095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,506 miles (+4,823)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    80,506 miles
    Test number
    240897940399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,683 miles (+6,137)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    75,683 miles
    Test number
    180651610004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,546 miles (+7,179)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    69,546 miles
    Test number
    892387309065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    62,367 miles
    Test number
    232089408062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail62,367 miles (+6,802)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,367 miles
    Test number
    444189108096
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass55,565 miles (+6,348)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    55,565 miles
    Test number
    502211717020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass49,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    49,217 miles
    Test number
    464941016005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail49,217 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,217 miles
    Test number
    574981216098
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about S50 AUP

Does S50 AUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 AUP is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 AUP?
The MOT on S50 AUP is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 AUP done?
S50 AUP was recorded at 101,246 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 2,568 miles a year.
Has S50 AUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 AUP has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S50 AUP 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 S50 AUP find?
S50 AUP passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear.

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