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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S53 CCGMOT history

S53 CCG is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 59,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

S53 CCG blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
59,923 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S53 CCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S53 CCG was last recorded at 59,923 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,728 miles · 12 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
195 miles
Average per year
1,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,923 miles
  • 2025 – 59,728 miles
  • 2024 – 59,606 miles
  • 2023 – 59,564 miles
  • 2022 – 59,108 miles
  • 2021 – 58,536 miles
  • 2019 – 58,025 miles
  • 2018 – 56,855 miles
  • 2017 – 55,916 miles
  • 2016 – 54,576 miles
  • 2015 – 52,823 miles
  • 2014 – 51,977 miles
  • 2013 – 51,282 miles
  • 2012 – 50,625 miles
  • 2011 – 49,268 miles
  • 2009 – 48,160 miles
  • 2008 – 46,143 miles
  • 2007 – 43,032 miles
  • 2006 – 37,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,923 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.

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass59,923 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    59,923 miles
    Test number
    894533840941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,728 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    59,728 miles
    Test number
    357192409149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail59,728 miles (+122)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,728 miles
    Test number
    466304596847
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass59,606 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    59,606 miles
    Test number
    485056164001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,564 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    59,564 miles
    Test number
    604474327324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,108 miles (+572)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    59,108 miles
    Test number
    339589583650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    58,536 miles
    Test number
    642624258740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail58,536 miles (+511)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,536 miles
    Test number
    770219197137
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass58,025 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,025 miles
    Test number
    247302880194
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail58,025 miles (+1,170)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,025 miles
    Test number
    244423297795
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass56,855 miles (+939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,855 miles
    Test number
    565753752982
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass55,916 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,916 miles
    Test number
    682575817038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,576 miles (+1,753)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,576 miles
    Test number
    491114464910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,823 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,823 miles
    Test number
    367866685023
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail52,780 miles (+803)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,780 miles
    Test number
    577840285062
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear silencer in poor condition

  16. Pass51,977 miles (+695)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,977 miles
    Test number
    665311084053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass51,282 miles (+657)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    51,282 miles
    Test number
    645932883035
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine over heat duing MOT
    • NoteHazard switch slightly sticky which switch on/off

  18. Pass50,625 miles (+9)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,625 miles
    Test number
    497897882075
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in driver seat runner

  19. Fail50,616 miles (+1,348)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,616 miles
    Test number
    619117772016
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight play in driver seat runner

  20. Pass49,268 miles (+1,108)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,268 miles
    Test number
    957635581056
    • NoteSlight brake inbalance front brakes
    • NoteSlight play os steering rack inner joint

  21. Pass48,160 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    48,160 miles
    Test number
    572109649340
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  22. Fail48,159 miles (+2,016)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,159 miles
    Test number
    404048749442
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  23. Pass46,143 miles (+3,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    46,143 miles
    Test number
    244829328323
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass43,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    43,032 miles
    Test number
    284448227340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail43,031 miles (+5,169)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,031 miles
    Test number
    812298427331
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass37,862 miles (+2,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    37,862 miles
    Test number
    493299326425
    • 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)

  27. Pass35,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,112 miles
    Test number
    274458686060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S53 CCG

Does S53 CCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S53 CCG is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S53 CCG?
The MOT on S53 CCG is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S53 CCG done?
S53 CCG was recorded at 59,923 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 1,220 miles a year.
Has S53 CCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S53 CCG has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S53 CCG 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 S53 CCG find?
S53 CCG passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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