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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

S50 TFHMOT history

S50 TFH is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 81,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

S50 TFH blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
81,062 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 TFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 TFH was last recorded at 81,062 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 1,885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jul 2015: 77,739 miles, lower than 79,524 miles on 4 Jan 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
79,177 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,885 miles
Average per year
1,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,062 miles
  • 2025 – 79,177 miles
  • 2015 – 77,739 miles
  • 2013 – 79,524 miles
  • 2012 – 75,594 miles
  • 2011 – 74,240 miles
  • 2010 – 71,288 miles
  • 2009 – 64,468 miles
  • 2008 – 56,285 miles
  • 2007 – 50,977 miles
  • 2006 – 46,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,062 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,062 miles (+1,885)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    81,062 miles
    Test number
    950233705507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,177 miles (+1,438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    79,177 miles
    Test number
    777658163237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass77,739 miles (-1,785)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,739 miles
    Test number
    166935795151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteN s f tyre cracking
  4. Pass79,524 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    79,524 miles
    Test number
    437024403063
    • NoteBoth sides inner steering arm have slight movement
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded
  5. Fail79,524 miles (+3,930)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,524 miles
    Test number
    788973503064
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth sides inner steering arm have slight movement
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded
  6. Pass75,594 miles (+1,354)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    75,594 miles
    Test number
    946491482098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,240 miles (+2,952)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    74,240 miles
    Test number
    536481341188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,288 miles (+6,820)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    71,288 miles
    Test number
    230963200263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,468 miles (+8,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    64,468 miles
    Test number
    541469799095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  10. Pass56,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    56,285 miles
    Test number
    574643698046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,285 miles (+5,308)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,285 miles
    Test number
    793643798042
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  12. Pass50,977 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    50,977 miles
    Test number
    732395597086
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Fail50,977 miles (+4,425)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,977 miles
    Test number
    794555597020
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass46,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    46,552 miles
    Test number
    471020686105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 TFH

Does S50 TFH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 TFH is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 TFH?
The MOT on S50 TFH is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 TFH done?
S50 TFH was recorded at 81,062 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 1,755 miles a year.
Has S50 TFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 TFH has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2013.
Has the mileage on S50 TFH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S50 TFH find?
S50 TFH passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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