BMW Z3
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc
S50 BBMMOT history
S50 BBM is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 3 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 133,579 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 133,579 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,379 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S50 BBM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,201 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 3 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S50 BBM was last recorded at 133,579 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 4,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 129,279 miles · 5 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,300 miles
- Average per year
- 3,379 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 133,579 miles
- 2025 – 129,279 miles
- 2024 – 127,566 miles
- 2023 – 126,403 miles
- 2022 – 124,844 miles
- 2021 – 122,473 miles
- 2020 – 119,415 miles
- 2019 – 119,189 miles
- 2018 – 117,608 miles
- 2017 – 116,672 miles
- 2016 – 114,881 miles
- 2014 – 112,037 miles
- 2013 – 109,219 miles
- 2012 – 102,984 miles
- 2011 – 96,347 miles
- 2010 – 94,541 miles
- 2009 – 91,519 miles
- 2008 – 86,539 miles
- 2007 – 79,259 miles
- 2006 – 66,154 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,579 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
28 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,579 miles (+4,300)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 133,579 miles
- Test number
- 335879078758
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,279 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 129,279 miles
- Test number
- 235967586212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,252 miles (+1,686)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,252 miles
- Test number
- 341746999936
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass127,566 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 127,566 miles
- Test number
- 488333092190
- AdvisorySurface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,inner rear sills,rear subframe mounts,o/s n/s outer floors,jacking points
Fail127,561 miles (+1,158)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,561 miles
- Test number
- 526164290111
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,inner rear sills,rear subframe mounts,o/s n/s outer floors,jacking points
Pass126,403 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 126,403 miles
- Test number
- 575285518460
- AdvisorySurface corrosion o/s n/s outer floors,inner rear sills,front,rear subframes,inner rear sills,rear subframe mounts
Fail126,399 miles (+1,555)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,399 miles
- Test number
- 304606665316
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion o/s n/s outer floors,inner rear sills,front,rear subframes,inner rear sills,rear subframe mounts
Pass124,844 miles (+2,371)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 124,844 miles
- Test number
- 819571954920
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,473 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 122,473 miles
- Test number
- 323737917769
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,471 miles (+3,056)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,471 miles
- Test number
- 681372226483
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass119,415 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 119,415 miles
- Test number
- 745337453993
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail119,412 miles (+223)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,412 miles
- Test number
- 442354502537
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass119,189 miles (+1,581)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2020
- Odometer
- 119,189 miles
- Test number
- 569319826803
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass117,608 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2019
- Odometer
- 117,608 miles
- Test number
- 316178218908
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail117,603 miles (+931)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,603 miles
- Test number
- 219580592168
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass116,672 miles (+1,791)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2018
- Odometer
- 116,672 miles
- Test number
- 915202674383
- 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)
Pass114,881 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2017
- Odometer
- 114,881 miles
- Test number
- 686245794188
- 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)
Fail114,881 miles (+2,844)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,881 miles
- Test number
- 692636524120
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
Pass112,037 miles (+2,818)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 112,037 miles
- Test number
- 408619304306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,219 miles (+6,235)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 109,219 miles
- Test number
- 109013813321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,984 miles (+6,637)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 102,984 miles
- Test number
- 419058702486
- NoteOil pressure warning light flashing
Pass96,347 miles (+1,806)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 96,347 miles
- Test number
- 807295421350
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass94,541 miles (+3,022)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 94,541 miles
- Test number
- 914946480210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,519 miles (+4,980)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 91,519 miles
- Test number
- 870388179243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,539 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 86,539 miles
- Test number
- 294119848275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,539 miles (+7,280)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,539 miles
- Test number
- 834773548285
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass79,259 miles (+13,105)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 79,259 miles
- Test number
- 203227847245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,154 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 66,154 miles
- Test number
- 621645336208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S50 BBM
- Does S50 BBM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 BBM is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S50 BBM?
- The MOT on S50 BBM is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S50 BBM done?
- S50 BBM was recorded at 133,579 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 3,379 miles a year.
- Has S50 BBM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S50 BBM has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on S50 BBM 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 BBM find?
- S50 BBM passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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