BMW Z3
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc
S56 BWUMOT history
S56 BWU is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 108,265 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 May 2027
- Mileage
- 108,265 mi
- At MOT on 27 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 19 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,898 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S56 BWU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S56 BWU was last recorded at 108,265 miles on 27 May 2026, 633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 107,632 miles · 30 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 633 miles
- Average per year
- 2,898 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 108,265 miles
- 2025 – 107,632 miles
- 2024 – 106,896 miles
- 2022 – 106,776 miles
- 2021 – 106,141 miles
- 2020 – 105,014 miles
- 2019 – 103,216 miles
- 2018 – 101,794 miles
- 2017 – 100,533 miles
- 2016 – 99,389 miles
- 2015 – 98,416 miles
- 2014 – 97,238 miles
- 2013 – 92,349 miles
- 2012 – 85,439 miles
- 2010 – 71,455 miles
- 2009 – 67,290 miles
- 2008 – 61,958 miles
- 2007 – 55,039 miles
- 2006 – 50,718 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,265 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisorySuspension components corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryUnderbody covered in undersealRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Exhaust system deteorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Underbody corrosion
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,265 miles (+633)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2027
- Odometer
- 108,265 miles
- Test number
- 231631148476
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
- AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal
Pass107,632 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 107,632 miles
- Test number
- 189090699669
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses faded
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
- AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail107,632 miles (+736)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,632 miles
- Test number
- 958182127498
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses faded
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
- AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass106,896 miles (+120)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2025
- Odometer
- 106,896 miles
- Test number
- 373861501149
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
- AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal
Pass106,776 miles (+635)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 106,776 miles
- Test number
- 347495526661
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteorated
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Pass106,141 miles (+1,127)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 106,141 miles
- Test number
- 121254388198
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteorated
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Pass105,014 miles (+1,798)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 105,014 miles
- Test number
- 545645825361
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass103,216 miles (+1,422)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 103,216 miles
- Test number
- 272876021632
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteorated
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Pass101,794 miles (+1,261)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 101,794 miles
- Test number
- 886231988821
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,533 miles (+1,144)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 100,533 miles
- Test number
- 297949732307
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass99,389 miles (+973)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2017
- Odometer
- 99,389 miles
- Test number
- 452324845951
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,416 miles (+1,178)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 98,416 miles
- Test number
- 567720305108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,238 miles (+4,889)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 97,238 miles
- Test number
- 655651704126
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,349 miles (+6,910)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 92,349 miles
- Test number
- 135150403130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,439 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 85,439 miles
- Test number
- 666997862009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,439 miles (+13,984)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,439 miles
- Test number
- 999615662098
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass71,455 miles (+4,165)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 71,455 miles
- Test number
- 151366850397
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass67,290 miles (+5,332)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 67,290 miles
- Test number
- 283397119115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,958 miles (+6,919)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 61,958 miles
- Test number
- 733599718167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,039 miles (+4,321)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 55,039 miles
- Test number
- 231130427166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,718 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 50,718 miles
- Test number
- 202120906228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S56 BWU
- Does S56 BWU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S56 BWU is valid until 26 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S56 BWU?
- The MOT on S56 BWU is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S56 BWU done?
- S56 BWU was recorded at 108,265 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 2,898 miles a year.
- Has S56 BWU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S56 BWU has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on S56 BWU 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 S56 BWU find?
- S56 BWU passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 5 more.
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