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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

S50 LMFMOT history

S50 LMF is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 87,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

S50 LMF blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
87,098 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 LMF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 LMF was last recorded at 87,098 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,087 miles · 31 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
2,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,098 miles
  • 2024 – 82,371 miles
  • 2023 – 80,013 miles
  • 2022 – 77,706 miles
  • 2017 – 75,003 miles
  • 2015 – 71,003 miles
  • 2012 – 70,657 miles
  • 2011 – 65,738 miles
  • 2010 – 63,002 miles
  • 2009 – 55,341 miles
  • 2007 – 54,068 miles
  • 2006 – 49,571 miles
  • 2005 – 45,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,098 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,098 miles (+11)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    87,098 miles
    Test number
    179962362872
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail87,087 miles (+4,716)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,087 miles
    Test number
    635086647645
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass82,371 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    82,371 miles
    Test number
    804174893989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail82,371 miles (+2,358)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,371 miles
    Test number
    431287937705
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass80,013 miles (+2,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,013 miles
    Test number
    532940875269
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,706 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,706 miles
    Test number
    641174428663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail77,700 miles (+2,697)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,700 miles
    Test number
    464022347659
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass75,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    75,003 miles
    Test number
    672507019391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail75,003 miles (+4,000)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,003 miles
    Test number
    319111419189
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  10. Pass71,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    71,003 miles
    Test number
    410610414092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail71,003 miles (+346)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,003 miles
    Test number
    170969522416
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  12. Pass70,657 miles (+4,919)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    70,657 miles
    Test number
    525292842339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,738 miles
    Test number
    457183702063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,738 miles (+2,736)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,738 miles
    Test number
    549666141316
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass63,002 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    63,002 miles
    Test number
    851401740390
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteRear brake disc slightly worn.

  16. Fail62,999 miles (+3,742)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,999 miles
    Test number
    982801530398
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteRear brake disc slightly worn.

  17. Pass59,257 miles (+3,916)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    59,257 miles
    Test number
    144878300452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,341 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    55,341 miles
    Test number
    193023819088
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail55,341 miles (+1,273)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,341 miles
    Test number
    283273919017
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass54,068 miles (+4,497)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    54,068 miles
    Test number
    891477547305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,571 miles (+4,330)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    49,571 miles
    Test number
    183363456319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    45,241 miles
    Test number
    383363955317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 LMF

Does S50 LMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 LMF is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 LMF?
The MOT on S50 LMF is valid until 15 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 LMF done?
S50 LMF was recorded at 87,098 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 2,060 miles a year.
Has S50 LMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 LMF has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S50 LMF 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 LMF find?
S50 LMF passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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