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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

S50 TUMMOT history

S50 TUM is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 25 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 119,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S50 TUM black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
119,702 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 TUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S50 TUM was last recorded at 119,702 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jul 2017: 113,857 miles, lower than 113,861 miles on 19 Jul 2017.

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
119,552 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
150 miles
Average per year
2,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,702 miles
  • 2025 – 119,552 miles
  • 2024 – 119,401 miles
  • 2023 – 118,176 miles
  • 2022 – 117,421 miles
  • 2021 – 117,055 miles
  • 2017 – 113,857 miles
  • 2015 – 108,631 miles
  • 2014 – 104,046 miles
  • 2013 – 103,990 miles
  • 2012 – 103,058 miles
  • 2011 – 97,828 miles
  • 2010 – 94,367 miles
  • 2009 – 78,388 miles
  • 2008 – 73,088 miles
  • 2007 – 67,843 miles
  • 2006 – 58,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail119,702 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryUnderside wax oiledRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear underside covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail119,702 miles (+150)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,702 miles
    Test number
    654358714173
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside wax oiled

  2. Pass119,552 miles (+151)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    119,552 miles
    Test number
    570743705008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside wax oiled

  3. Pass119,401 miles (+1,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    119,401 miles
    Test number
    944637429224
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed

  4. Pass118,176 miles (+755)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    118,176 miles
    Test number
    534911433973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,421 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    117,421 miles
    Test number
    265850445816
    • AdvisoryRear underside covered in underseal

  6. Fail117,421 miles (+366)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,421 miles
    Test number
    930169307299
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear underside covered in underseal

  7. Pass117,055 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    117,055 miles
    Test number
    387886130257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail117,042 miles (+3,185)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,042 miles
    Test number
    641284254512
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sill ends heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sills slightly corroded

  9. Pass113,857 miles (-4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    113,857 miles
    Test number
    363011242202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,861 miles (+5,230)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,861 miles
    Test number
    947998349307
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  11. Pass108,631 miles (+3,289)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    108,631 miles
    Test number
    730198067915
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryDamage to o/s/f edge of bonnet/bumper
    • AdvisoryEngine/under covers fitted

  12. Pass105,342 miles (+1,296)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    105,342 miles
    Test number
    129825305416
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass104,046 miles (+56)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    104,046 miles
    Test number
    628780724082
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDrivebelt perished and split
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly perished
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  14. Fail103,990 miles (+932)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,990 miles
    Test number
    919221053305
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass103,058 miles (+14)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    103,058 miles
    Test number
    605217442346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePower stering pump noisy

  16. Fail103,044 miles (+5,216)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,044 miles
    Test number
    735555842367
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePower stering pump noisy

  17. Pass97,828 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    97,828 miles
    Test number
    656480341313
    • NoteSlight play in nearside inner steering rack

  18. Fail97,828 miles (+3,461)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,828 miles
    Test number
    836389631353
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteOffside handbrake cable insecure at one mount
    • NoteSlight play in nearside inner steering rack

  19. Pass94,367 miles (+15,979)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    94,367 miles
    Test number
    151446850301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,388 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    78,388 miles
    Test number
    233652949397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHad to top up engine oil to carry out emissions test.

  21. Fail78,388 miles (+5,300)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,388 miles
    Test number
    801902049304
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHad to top up engine oil to carry out emissions test.

  22. Pass73,088 miles (+5,245)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    73,088 miles
    Test number
    510501758381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,843 miles (+2,170)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    67,843 miles
    Test number
    793542257363
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass65,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    65,673 miles
    Test number
    930332327105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail65,673 miles (+6,994)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,673 miles
    Test number
    922092927161
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass58,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    58,679 miles
    Test number
    494286926066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 TUM

Does S50 TUM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S50 TUM expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S50 TUM?
The MOT on S50 TUM expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S50 TUM done?
S50 TUM was recorded at 119,702 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 2,951 miles a year.
Has S50 TUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 TUM has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S50 TUM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S50 TUM find?
S50 TUM failed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect and 2 advisories: offside front wheel bearing rough when rotated; oil leak, but not excessive; underside wax oiled.

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