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BMW Z3

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 3,201 cc

S50 BVNMOT history

S50 BVN is a yellow petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

S50 BVN yellow BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
92,014 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 BVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 BVN was last recorded at 92,014 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 911 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,103 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
911 miles
Average per year
2,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,014 miles
  • 2025 – 91,103 miles
  • 2022 – 90,780 miles
  • 2021 – 90,133 miles
  • 2020 – 88,829 miles
  • 2018 – 87,761 miles
  • 2016 – 86,970 miles
  • 2015 – 86,173 miles
  • 2014 – 84,181 miles
  • 2013 – 81,117 miles
  • 2012 – 68,980 miles
  • 2010 – 57,047 miles
  • 2009 – 56,031 miles
  • 2008 – 55,365 miles
  • 2007 – 46,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,014 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,014 miles (+911)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    92,014 miles
    Test number
    186921659939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,103 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    91,103 miles
    Test number
    303213563758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    90,780 miles
    Test number
    715987524932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail90,780 miles (+647)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,780 miles
    Test number
    258053850709
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  5. Pass90,133 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    90,133 miles
    Test number
    455544583610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail90,133 miles (+1,304)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,133 miles
    Test number
    101769184809
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass88,829 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,829 miles
    Test number
    605019182789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,825 miles (+1,064)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,825 miles
    Test number
    863265381596
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
  9. Pass87,761 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,761 miles
    Test number
    249885906838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,970 miles (+797)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    86,970 miles
    Test number
    221818429762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,173 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    86,173 miles
    Test number
    527169984780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,181 miles (+3,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,181 miles
    Test number
    405325304440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  13. Pass81,117 miles (+12,137)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    81,117 miles
    Test number
    336491983497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,980 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    68,980 miles
    Test number
    649989952164
    • NoteFuel tank has move ment
    • NoteRear coil springs short
    • NoteRear hub nuts not locked
  15. Fail68,980 miles (+11,933)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,980 miles
    Test number
    216428552175
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFuel tank has move ment
    • NoteRear hub nuts not locked
  16. Pass57,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    57,047 miles
    Test number
    634812250241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,047 miles (+1,016)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,047 miles
    Test number
    751682750272
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteSurface corrosion to underside of vehicle
  18. Pass56,031 miles (+666)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    56,031 miles
    Test number
    540211179109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,365 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,365 miles
    Test number
    251668998145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,351 miles (+2,018)5 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,351 miles
    Test number
    222457698465
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  21. Pass53,333 miles (+6,730)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,333 miles
    Test number
    232203808093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    46,603 miles
    Test number
    860288407021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 BVN

Does S50 BVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 BVN is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 BVN?
The MOT on S50 BVN 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 BVN done?
S50 BVN was recorded at 92,014 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 2,321 miles a year.
Has S50 BVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 BVN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S50 BVN 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 BVN find?
S50 BVN passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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