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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

S50 BMWMOT history

S50 BMW is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 25 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 95,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

S50 BMW black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
95,188 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 BMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 BMW was last recorded at 95,188 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,667 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
521 miles
Average per year
1,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,188 miles
  • 2025 – 94,667 miles
  • 2024 – 93,320 miles
  • 2023 – 93,001 miles
  • 2022 – 92,854 miles
  • 2021 – 92,695 miles
  • 2019 – 92,405 miles
  • 2018 – 92,046 miles
  • 2017 – 91,324 miles
  • 2016 – 90,663 miles
  • 2015 – 89,516 miles
  • 2014 – 87,172 miles
  • 2013 – 85,568 miles
  • 2011 – 83,755 miles
  • 2010 – 83,585 miles
  • 2009 – 80,567 miles
  • 2008 – 77,197 miles
  • 2007 – 73,954 miles
  • 2006 – 69,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,188 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    95,188 miles
    Test number
    952499813712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail95,188 miles (+521)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,188 miles
    Test number
    263651015063
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  3. Pass94,667 miles (+1,347)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    94,667 miles
    Test number
    374558691451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,320 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    93,320 miles
    Test number
    655214212967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,001 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    93,001 miles
    Test number
    121890616468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,854 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    92,854 miles
    Test number
    146190655513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,695 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    92,695 miles
    Test number
    690733198899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,405 miles (+359)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,405 miles
    Test number
    425145756573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,046 miles (+722)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,046 miles
    Test number
    928571310293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,324 miles (+661)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,324 miles
    Test number
    912566591622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,663 miles (+1,147)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    90,663 miles
    Test number
    550882082280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,516 miles (+2,344)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,516 miles
    Test number
    347114665096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,172 miles (+1,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    87,172 miles
    Test number
    899564264021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass85,568 miles (+1,813)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    85,568 miles
    Test number
    189745763475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,755 miles (+170)8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    83,755 miles
    Test number
    436879601413
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNearside front position lamp lens repair present
    • NoteNearside offside rear brake discs worn
    • NoteOffside wiper slight deteriorated
  16. Pass83,585 miles (+3,018)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    83,585 miles
    Test number
    964237180242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear discs badly corroded
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn inner edge
  17. Pass80,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    80,567 miles
    Test number
    334916049201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail80,566 miles (+3,369)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,566 miles
    Test number
    314596149266
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
  19. Pass77,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    77,197 miles
    Test number
    121339258217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail77,195 miles (+3,241)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,195 miles
    Test number
    490109258215
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
  21. Pass73,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    73,954 miles
    Test number
    312881977480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail73,954 miles (+4,348)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,954 miles
    Test number
    490780477253
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass69,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    69,606 miles
    Test number
    442356456294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 BMW

Does S50 BMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 BMW is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 BMW?
The MOT on S50 BMW is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 BMW done?
S50 BMW was recorded at 95,188 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 1,293 miles a year.
Has S50 BMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 BMW has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S50 BMW 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 BMW find?
S50 BMW passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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