BMW Z3
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc
S53 CWKMOT history
S53 CWK is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 9 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 8,427 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 8,427 mi
- At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 10 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S53 CWK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 9 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S53 CWK was last recorded at 8,427 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Apr 2019: 8 miles, lower than 57,351 miles on 24 Nov 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 8,417 miles · 2 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 8,427 miles
- 2025 – 7,367 miles
- 2024 – 5,848 miles
- 2023 – 4,389 miles
- 2022 – 3,479 miles
- 2021 – 2,516 miles
- 2020 – 2,278 miles
- 2019 – 8 miles
- 2017 – 57,351 miles
- 2016 – 55,193 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass8,427 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Arch Damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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 column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
11 tests since 20 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass8,427 miles (+10)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 8,427 miles
- Test number
- 679150348876
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Arch Damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail8,417 miles (+1,050)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 8,417 miles
- Test number
- 332419814614
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner arch damaged (marked with chalk)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass7,367 miles (+1,519)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 7,367 miles
- Test number
- 914310253741
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked with white chalk (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass5,848 miles (+1,459)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 5,848 miles
- Test number
- 848345073015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,389 miles (+910)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 4,389 miles
- Test number
- 676078643546
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,479 miles (+963)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 3,479 miles
- Test number
- 333718830400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass2,516 miles (+238)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 2,516 miles
- Test number
- 102413853360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass2,278 miles (+2,270)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 2,278 miles
- Test number
- 329090172502
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass8 miles (-57,343)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 8 miles
- Test number
- 495786959039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,351 miles (+2,158)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 57,351 miles
- Test number
- 249756666843
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Pass55,193 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 55,193 miles
- Test number
- 160720703705
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Questions about S53 CWK
- Does S53 CWK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S53 CWK is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S53 CWK?
- The MOT on S53 CWK is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S53 CWK done?
- S53 CWK was recorded at 8,427 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026.
- Has S53 CWK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S53 CWK has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on S53 CWK ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S53 CWK find?
- S53 CWK passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front inner arch damaged; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.
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