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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

S53 EUPMOT history

S53 EUP is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 4 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 54,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

S53 EUP green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
54,788 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S53 EUP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S53 EUP was last recorded at 54,788 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 84 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,704 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
84 miles
Average per year
513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,788 miles
  • 2025 – 54,704 miles
  • 2024 – 54,641 miles
  • 2023 – 54,537 miles
  • 2021 – 54,348 miles
  • 2020 – 54,161 miles
  • 2019 – 53,935 miles
  • 2018 – 53,629 miles
  • 2017 – 53,519 miles
  • 2016 – 53,241 miles
  • 2015 – 52,857 miles
  • 2014 – 51,818 miles
  • 2013 – 50,867 miles
  • 2012 – 49,732 miles
  • 2011 – 49,267 miles
  • 2010 – 48,850 miles
  • 2009 – 48,511 miles
  • 2008 – 47,454 miles
  • 2007 – 46,133 miles
  • 2006 – 44,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,788 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,788 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    54,788 miles
    Test number
    371600736760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,704 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    54,704 miles
    Test number
    134150763187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,641 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    54,641 miles
    Test number
    526198374494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail54,641 miles (+45)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,641 miles
    Test number
    687109688719
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail54,596 miles (+59)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,596 miles
    Test number
    918042401865
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass54,537 miles (+189)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    54,537 miles
    Test number
    748656009597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass54,348 miles (+187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    54,348 miles
    Test number
    357345880199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass54,161 miles (+226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,161 miles
    Test number
    418683110659
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass53,935 miles (+306)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,935 miles
    Test number
    359694212328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass53,629 miles (+110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,629 miles
    Test number
    992445305803
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass53,519 miles (+278)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,519 miles
    Test number
    562605655448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,241 miles (+384)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    53,241 miles
    Test number
    817819859163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,857 miles (+1,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,857 miles
    Test number
    935669921466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass51,818 miles (+951)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    51,818 miles
    Test number
    357029464299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,867 miles (+1,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,867 miles
    Test number
    388451463475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass49,732 miles (+465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    49,732 miles
    Test number
    776093362227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass49,267 miles (+417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,267 miles
    Test number
    918209341263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass48,850 miles (+339)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,850 miles
    Test number
    321906760211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass48,511 miles (+1,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,511 miles
    Test number
    414969459256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass47,454 miles (+1,321)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    47,454 miles
    Test number
    261024658286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass46,133 miles (+1,297)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,133 miles
    Test number
    792300667255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,836 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    44,836 miles
    Test number
    711571556200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S53 EUP

Does S53 EUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S53 EUP is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S53 EUP?
The MOT on S53 EUP is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S53 EUP done?
S53 EUP was recorded at 54,788 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 513 miles a year.
Has S53 EUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S53 EUP has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S53 EUP 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 EUP find?
S53 EUP passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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