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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

S56 EUPMOT history

S56 EUP is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 29 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 94,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2024.

S56 EUP red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Dec 2025
Mileage
94,624 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2024
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 EUP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 EUP was last recorded at 94,624 miles on 12 Dec 2024, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,610 miles · 23 May 2024
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
2,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 94,624 miles
  • 2022 – 94,601 miles
  • 2021 – 94,566 miles
  • 2020 – 94,566 miles
  • 2018 – 93,292 miles
  • 2017 – 91,963 miles
  • 2016 – 90,680 miles
  • 2014 – 87,930 miles
  • 2013 – 86,580 miles
  • 2011 – 83,445 miles
  • 2010 – 79,745 miles
  • 2009 – 75,702 miles
  • 2008 – 70,292 miles
  • 2007 – 66,478 miles
  • 2006 – 58,052 miles
  • 2005 – 37,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,624 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,624 miles (+14)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    94,624 miles
    Test number
    917015379417
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail94,610 miles (+9)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,610 miles
    Test number
    463390029970
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  3. Pass94,601 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    94,601 miles
    Test number
    115443758745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill showing signs of corroision
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hole in sill but not with in 30 cm of structural point

  4. Pass94,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    94,566 miles
    Test number
    356176645517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,566 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,566 miles
    Test number
    316903409887
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  6. Fail94,566 miles (+1,274)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,566 miles
    Test number
    127774684516
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail93,292 miles (+1,329)2 major3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,292 miles
    Test number
    258815342864
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  8. Pass91,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    91,963 miles
    Test number
    466838998955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail91,963 miles (+1,283)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,963 miles
    Test number
    448867608029
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass90,680 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    90,680 miles
    Test number
    429732619234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail90,679 miles (+2,749)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,679 miles
    Test number
    337364293231
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass87,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    87,930 miles
    Test number
    819936584041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,930 miles (+1,350)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,930 miles
    Test number
    388016484040
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass86,580 miles (+3,135)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    86,580 miles
    Test number
    196475563495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass83,445 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    83,445 miles
    Test number
    576499031349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteWarning light illuminated on dash

  16. Fail83,445 miles (+3,700)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,445 miles
    Test number
    817799731314
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteWarning light illuminated on dash

  17. Pass79,745 miles (+4,043)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    79,745 miles
    Test number
    602600640369
    • NoteBoth wiper s starting to split

  18. Pass75,702 miles (+5,410)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    75,702 miles
    Test number
    194951849363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,292 miles (+3,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    70,292 miles
    Test number
    691857138345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass66,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    66,478 miles
    Test number
    302961547313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,478 miles (+8,426)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,478 miles
    Test number
    533909537369
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  22. Pass58,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    58,052 miles
    Test number
    911305306356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,052 miles (+20,206)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,052 miles
    Test number
    171825906380
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass37,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    37,846 miles
    Test number
    963735295210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S56 EUP

Does S56 EUP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S56 EUP expired on 11 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S56 EUP?
The MOT on S56 EUP expired on 11 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S56 EUP done?
S56 EUP was recorded at 94,624 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2024, an average of 2,966 miles a year.
Has S56 EUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 EUP has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S56 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 S56 EUP find?
S56 EUP passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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