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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S56 MBYMOT history

S56 MBY is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 115,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

S56 MBY silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
115,234 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 MBY
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 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 MBY was last recorded at 115,234 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 2,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,177 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,057 miles
Average per year
2,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,234 miles
  • 2025 – 113,177 miles
  • 2024 – 109,082 miles
  • 2023 – 105,215 miles
  • 2022 – 100,695 miles
  • 2016 – 100,646 miles
  • 2015 – 97,556 miles
  • 2014 – 95,041 miles
  • 2012 – 93,901 miles
  • 2010 – 89,008 miles
  • 2009 – 88,478 miles
  • 2008 – 84,002 miles
  • 2007 – 80,647 miles
  • 2006 – 74,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,234 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,234 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    115,234 miles
    Test number
    454555604565
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,230 miles (+2,053)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,230 miles
    Test number
    738578392790
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 500 (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass113,177 miles (+4,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    113,177 miles
    Test number
    238107827105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass109,082 miles (+3,867)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    109,082 miles
    Test number
    392405267572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,215 miles (+4,520)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    105,215 miles
    Test number
    943690453337
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass100,695 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    100,695 miles
    Test number
    913150013784
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass100,646 miles (+3,090)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    100,646 miles
    Test number
    850041658029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,556 miles (+2,515)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    97,556 miles
    Test number
    557657315110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,041 miles (+1,140)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,041 miles
    Test number
    145448014151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,901 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    93,901 miles
    Test number
    847814762272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    239040331267
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass89,008 miles (+530)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    89,008 miles
    Test number
    721581270218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front brake disk slightly pitted

  13. Pass88,478 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    88,478 miles
    Test number
    714939249154
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail88,472 miles (+4,470)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,472 miles
    Test number
    282597249486
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass84,002 miles (+3,355)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    84,002 miles
    Test number
    310579348107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,647 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    80,647 miles
    Test number
    114562527133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Fail80,647 miles (+6,130)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,647 miles
    Test number
    481632027193
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Fail74,517 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,517 miles
    Test number
    184846396427
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass74,517 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    74,517 miles
    Test number
    661656696012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S56 MBY

Does S56 MBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S56 MBY is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S56 MBY?
The MOT on S56 MBY is valid until 31 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 MBY done?
S56 MBY was recorded at 115,234 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 2,020 miles a year.
Has S56 MBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 MBY has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S56 MBY 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 MBY find?
S56 MBY passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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