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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S50 OAAMOT history

S50 OAA is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 51,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

S50 OAA silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
51,452 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 OAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 OAA was last recorded at 51,452 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,435 miles · 5 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
1,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,452 miles
  • 2024 – 50,619 miles
  • 2023 – 49,993 miles
  • 2022 – 48,014 miles
  • 2021 – 45,633 miles
  • 2020 – 43,591 miles
  • 2019 – 39,362 miles
  • 2018 – 38,959 miles
  • 2016 – 38,721 miles
  • 2015 – 37,093 miles
  • 2014 – 34,725 miles
  • 2011 – 31,812 miles
  • 2010 – 31,230 miles
  • 2009 – 30,422 miles
  • 2008 – 24,892 miles
  • 2007 – 19,667 miles
  • 2006 – 13,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,452 miles
  • AdvisoryN/s wiper smearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryReverse light inoppRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,452 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    51,452 miles
    Test number
    826759687189
    • AdvisoryN/s wiper smear
    • AdvisoryReverse light inopp

  2. Fail51,435 miles (+816)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,435 miles
    Test number
    713660060256
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s wiper smear
    • AdvisoryReverse light inopp

  3. Pass50,619 miles (+626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    50,619 miles
    Test number
    668415216632
    • AdvisoryReverse light inopp

  4. Pass49,993 miles (+1,979)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    49,993 miles
    Test number
    201826069172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,014 miles (+2,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    48,014 miles
    Test number
    559174191880
    • AdvisoryReverse light inopp

  6. Pass45,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    45,633 miles
    Test number
    674561391826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail45,633 miles (+2,042)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,633 miles
    Test number
    482030454897
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass43,591 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    43,591 miles
    Test number
    169058391929
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake pads look low
    • AdvisoryAir bag light was on but went out during test
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming on front plus rear suspension items
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes front to flexis and both front to rear starting to corrode

  9. FailMileage not read1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    964439710683
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass39,362 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2020
    Odometer
    39,362 miles
    Test number
    622605844896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail39,354 miles (+395)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,354 miles
    Test number
    549110611145
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass38,959 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    38,959 miles
    Test number
    492784657879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail38,951 miles (+230)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,951 miles
    Test number
    596421889145
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass38,721 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    38,721 miles
    Test number
    299564003020
    • AdvisoryAlternator belt cracking
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads approx. 80% worn
    • AdvisoryMisting of oil around gearbox
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads approx. 80% worn

  15. Fail38,721 miles (+1,628)1 failure1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,721 miles
    Test number
    306959325741
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryAlternator belt cracking
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads approx. 80% worn
    • AdvisoryMisting of oil around gearbox
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads approx. 80% worn

  16. Pass37,093 miles (+2,368)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    37,093 miles
    Test number
    326243833965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,725 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,725 miles
    Test number
    527095334347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    426660433385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    966583482281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. FailMileage not read4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    626173182260
    • FailureCentre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureCentre Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)
    • FailureCentre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureCentre Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

  21. Pass31,812 miles (+582)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    31,812 miles
    Test number
    896091451247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,230 miles (+808)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    31,230 miles
    Test number
    882279400266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,422 miles (+5,530)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,422 miles
    Test number
    200605499157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,892 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,892 miles
    Test number
    913559258047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail24,800 miles (+8)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,800 miles
    Test number
    393202658060
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  26. Fail24,792 miles (+5,125)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,792 miles
    Test number
    364281058050
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteAll four tyres perished/cracked
    • NoteBoth front brake reaction bushes are weak
    • NoteBoth front suspension top mounts starting to detriorate
    • NoteWipers smearing screen

  27. Pass19,667 miles (+6,666)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    19,667 miles
    Test number
    193941867444
    • NoteFront tyres cracking sidewalls 225/50/17

  28. Pass13,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    13,001 miles
    Test number
    331029616007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 OAA

Does S50 OAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 OAA is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 OAA?
The MOT on S50 OAA is valid until 14 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 OAA done?
S50 OAA was recorded at 51,452 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 1,885 miles a year.
Has S50 OAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 OAA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S50 OAA 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 OAA find?
S50 OAA passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: n/s wiper smear; reverse light inopp.

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