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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

S50 MROMOT history

S50 MRO is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 101,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2024.

S50 MRO red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2025
Mileage
101,450 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2024
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 MRO
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 MRO was last recorded at 101,450 miles on 14 Sept 2024, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,349 miles · 8 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
101 miles
Average per year
3,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 101,450 miles
  • 2023 – 101,349 miles
  • 2022 – 101,298 miles
  • 2016 – 101,030 miles
  • 2015 – 99,656 miles
  • 2014 – 96,446 miles
  • 2013 – 91,271 miles
  • 2012 – 81,746 miles
  • 2011 – 73,199 miles
  • 2010 – 65,998 miles
  • 2009 – 59,508 miles
  • 2008 – 48,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,450 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,450 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    101,450 miles
    Test number
    173723954733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,349 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    101,349 miles
    Test number
    961487504004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail101,343 miles (+45)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,343 miles
    Test number
    548320773546
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  4. Pass101,298 miles (+268)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    101,298 miles
    Test number
    918927774817
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  5. Pass101,030 miles (+1,374)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    101,030 miles
    Test number
    135121607477
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside oil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to full inspection on some components
  6. Pass99,656 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    99,656 miles
    Test number
    636852245085
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  7. Fail99,654 miles (+3,208)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,654 miles
    Test number
    947002445009
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  8. Pass96,446 miles (+5,175)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    96,446 miles
    Test number
    136561744438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    91,271 miles
    Test number
    106225163080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,271 miles (+9,525)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,271 miles
    Test number
    987755763061
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  11. Pass81,746 miles (+8,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    81,746 miles
    Test number
    696622452042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass73,199 miles (+7,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    73,199 miles
    Test number
    687762361086
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass65,998 miles (+6,490)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    65,998 miles
    Test number
    394787560034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Pass59,508 miles (+10,735)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    59,508 miles
    Test number
    771837779057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Pass48,773 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,773 miles
    Test number
    600207978047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp on

Questions about S50 MRO

Does S50 MRO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S50 MRO expired on 13 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S50 MRO?
The MOT on S50 MRO expired on 13 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S50 MRO done?
S50 MRO was recorded at 101,450 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2024, an average of 3,193 miles a year.
Has S50 MRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 MRO has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S50 MRO 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 MRO find?
S50 MRO passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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