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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S57 BWTMOT history

S57 BWT is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 83,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

S57 BWT red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
83,392 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S57 BWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S57 BWT was last recorded at 83,392 miles on 20 May 2026, 910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,482 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
910 miles
Average per year
1,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,392 miles
  • 2025 – 82,482 miles
  • 2024 – 80,894 miles
  • 2023 – 78,138 miles
  • 2022 – 76,841 miles
  • 2021 – 75,059 miles
  • 2020 – 74,916 miles
  • 2019 – 74,885 miles
  • 2018 – 73,528 miles
  • 2017 – 72,392 miles
  • 2016 – 70,789 miles
  • 2015 – 70,229 miles
  • 2014 – 69,917 miles
  • 2013 – 69,358 miles
  • 2012 – 67,725 miles
  • 2011 – 66,215 miles
  • 2010 – 65,322 miles
  • 2009 – 63,425 miles
  • 2008 – 58,772 miles
  • 2007 – 53,228 miles
  • 2006 – 48,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,392 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,392 miles (+910)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    83,392 miles
    Test number
    391003188872
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass82,482 miles (+1,588)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    82,482 miles
    Test number
    348571552745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,894 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    80,894 miles
    Test number
    542188933337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail80,857 miles (+2,719)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,857 miles
    Test number
    142742223030
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass78,138 miles (+1,297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    78,138 miles
    Test number
    574779167584
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass76,841 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    76,841 miles
    Test number
    893348454309
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail76,772 miles (+1,713)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,772 miles
    Test number
    571040834361
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass75,059 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    75,059 miles
    Test number
    377780704452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail75,049 miles (+133)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,049 miles
    Test number
    957775244062
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass74,916 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,916 miles
    Test number
    894011447536
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass74,885 miles (+1,357)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,885 miles
    Test number
    173589301513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    73,528 miles
    Test number
    454605135740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,512 miles (+1,120)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,512 miles
    Test number
    728728512550
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  14. Pass72,392 miles (+1,603)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,392 miles
    Test number
    588268218637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,789 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    70,789 miles
    Test number
    254132375293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,229 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    70,229 miles
    Test number
    519989315073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail70,229 miles (+312)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,229 miles
    Test number
    839489715002
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass69,917 miles (+559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    69,917 miles
    Test number
    699920124091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass69,358 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    69,358 miles
    Test number
    989444823047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail69,351 miles (+1,626)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,351 miles
    Test number
    229604023059
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass67,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,725 miles
    Test number
    196150022055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,725 miles (+1,510)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,725 miles
    Test number
    348320822044
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass66,215 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    66,215 miles
    Test number
    568645621041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,322 miles (+1,897)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    65,322 miles
    Test number
    674322020028
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass63,425 miles (+4,653)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    63,425 miles
    Test number
    313864329069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass58,772 miles (+5,544)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    58,772 miles
    Test number
    823916018011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail53,228 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,228 miles
    Test number
    472895407020
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass53,228 miles (+4,780)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    53,228 miles
    Test number
    811835407034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass48,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    48,448 miles
    Test number
    463973226002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S57 BWT

Does S57 BWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S57 BWT is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S57 BWT?
The MOT on S57 BWT is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S57 BWT done?
S57 BWT was recorded at 83,392 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 1,720 miles a year.
Has S57 BWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S57 BWT has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S57 BWT 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 S57 BWT find?
S57 BWT passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both, and 1 more.

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