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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,246 cc

S50 YUPMOT history

S50 YUP is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 98,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

S50 YUP black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
98,748 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 YUP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 YUP was last recorded at 98,748 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 3,354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,394 miles · 31 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,354 miles
Average per year
2,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,748 miles
  • 2025 – 95,394 miles
  • 2024 – 92,474 miles
  • 2023 – 92,218 miles
  • 2022 – 92,018 miles
  • 2021 – 91,770 miles
  • 2019 – 91,286 miles
  • 2018 – 90,814 miles
  • 2017 – 90,117 miles
  • 2016 – 88,900 miles
  • 2015 – 87,236 miles
  • 2014 – 84,977 miles
  • 2013 – 84,091 miles
  • 2012 – 82,782 miles
  • 2011 – 81,411 miles
  • 2010 – 78,120 miles
  • 2009 – 71,218 miles
  • 2008 – 63,781 miles
  • 2006 – 58,984 miles
  • 2005 – 49,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,748 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,748 miles (+3,354)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    98,748 miles
    Test number
    233455594651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,394 miles (+2,920)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    95,394 miles
    Test number
    156030603307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,474 miles (+256)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    92,474 miles
    Test number
    380921583373
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort significantly lower than Nearside
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass92,218 miles (+200)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    92,218 miles
    Test number
    110293392053
    • AdvisoryAll exposed brake pipes coated in protective grease or similar
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass92,018 miles (+248)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    92,018 miles
    Test number
    452509376137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass91,770 miles (+484)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    91,770 miles
    Test number
    812261470722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass91,286 miles (+74)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,286 miles
    Test number
    541278817726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp aim on lower limit
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFuel tank bracket slightly loose

  8. Fail91,212 miles (+398)2 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,212 miles
    Test number
    387188355381
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear mid area (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp aim on lower limit
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFuel tank bracket slightly loose

  9. Pass90,814 miles (+697)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    90,814 miles
    Test number
    376877831316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,117 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,117 miles
    Test number
    542142222831
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail90,088 miles (+1,188)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,088 miles
    Test number
    251549171423
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass88,900 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    88,900 miles
    Test number
    407335366148
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail88,900 miles (+1,664)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,900 miles
    Test number
    507527641371
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass87,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    87,236 miles
    Test number
    455766965104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,236 miles (+2,259)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,236 miles
    Test number
    429026165144
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant Level Low

  16. Pass84,977 miles (+886)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    84,977 miles
    Test number
    559921044115
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass84,091 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    84,091 miles
    Test number
    436645353111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail84,067 miles (+1,285)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,067 miles
    Test number
    715531643119
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass82,782 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    82,782 miles
    Test number
    707497452139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail82,768 miles (+1,357)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,768 miles
    Test number
    539603742137
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass81,411 miles (+3,291)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    81,411 miles
    Test number
    268529231143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight bind from o/s/f brake

  22. Pass78,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    78,120 miles
    Test number
    713410840114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    130397730180
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  24. Fail77,215 miles (+5,997)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,215 miles
    Test number
    842119010112
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  25. Pass71,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    71,218 miles
    Test number
    932507099196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail71,218 miles (+1,804)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,218 miles
    Test number
    254086299401
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  27. Pass69,414 miles (+5,633)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    69,414 miles
    Test number
    471859749068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass63,781 miles (+4,797)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    63,781 miles
    Test number
    992305638052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre outer sidewall

  29. Pass58,984 miles (+9,602)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    58,984 miles
    Test number
    783572106353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass49,382 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    49,382 miles
    Test number
    252251475490
    • NoteBattery in poor condition
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Questions about S50 YUP

Does S50 YUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 YUP is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 YUP?
The MOT on S50 YUP is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 YUP done?
S50 YUP was recorded at 98,748 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 2,340 miles a year.
Has S50 YUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 YUP has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on S50 YUP 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 YUP find?
S50 YUP passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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