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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

S50 BUXMOT history

S50 BUX is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 49,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2025.

S50 BUX green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2026
Mileage
49,138 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2025
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 BUX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 BUX was last recorded at 49,138 miles on 11 Mar 2025, 573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2011.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,565 miles · 29 Sept 2011
Between the last two tests
573 miles
Average per year
641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,138 miles
  • 2011 – 48,565 miles
  • 2010 – 43,836 miles
  • 2009 – 42,098 miles
  • 2008 – 39,263 miles
  • 2007 – 38,887 miles
  • 2006 – 37,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,138 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,138 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    49,138 miles
    Test number
    330085838093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass48,565 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    48,565 miles
    Test number
    346672771403
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  3. Fail48,564 miles (+4,728)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,564 miles
    Test number
    655072271250
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE INSECURE
  4. Pass43,836 miles (+1,738)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    43,836 miles
    Test number
    721496910265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,098 miles (+2,835)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,098 miles
    Test number
    963372569149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,263 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    39,263 miles
    Test number
    553248728152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail39,262 miles (+375)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,262 miles
    Test number
    612877628117
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  8. Pass38,887 miles (+1,570)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    38,887 miles
    Test number
    560575207380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    37,317 miles
    Test number
    331529266423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 BUX

Does S50 BUX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S50 BUX expired on 10 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S50 BUX?
The MOT on S50 BUX expired on 10 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S50 BUX done?
S50 BUX was recorded at 49,138 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2025, an average of 641 miles a year.
Has S50 BUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 BUX has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2011.
Has the mileage on S50 BUX 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 BUX find?
S50 BUX passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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