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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

S57 FYGMOT history

S57 FYG is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 29 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 132,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2025.

S57 FYG blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2026
Mileage
132,163 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S57 FYG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S57 FYG was last recorded at 132,163 miles on 21 Mar 2025, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,113 miles · 7 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
3,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,163 miles
  • 2023 – 132,113 miles
  • 2018 – 130,358 miles
  • 2017 – 120,908 miles
  • 2016 – 117,084 miles
  • 2015 – 115,402 miles
  • 2014 – 108,340 miles
  • 2013 – 104,507 miles
  • 2012 – 103,444 miles
  • 2011 – 97,869 miles
  • 2010 – 87,738 miles
  • 2009 – 80,452 miles
  • 2008 – 71,212 miles
  • 2006 – 60,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,163 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,163 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    132,163 miles
    Test number
    356771874383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass132,113 miles (+1,755)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    132,113 miles
    Test number
    214603078449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  3. Pass130,358 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    130,358 miles
    Test number
    126680944008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail130,209 miles (+9,301)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,209 miles
    Test number
    935096568568
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass120,908 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    120,908 miles
    Test number
    965582253210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail120,907 miles (+3,823)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,907 miles
    Test number
    696189164820
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

  7. Pass117,084 miles (+12)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    117,084 miles
    Test number
    787801135345
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  8. Fail117,072 miles (+1,670)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,072 miles
    Test number
    563085393149
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  9. Pass115,402 miles (+156)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    115,402 miles
    Test number
    277934165480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteO/s hand brake cable damaged

  10. Fail115,246 miles (+6,906)2 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,246 miles
    Test number
    696630165145
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteO/s hand brake cable damaged

  11. Pass108,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    108,340 miles
    Test number
    287882644474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail108,340 miles (+3,833)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,340 miles
    Test number
    167042344139
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass104,507 miles (+48)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    104,507 miles
    Test number
    789517633108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail104,459 miles (+1,015)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,459 miles
    Test number
    398029323140
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass103,444 miles (+5,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    103,444 miles
    Test number
    248214942455
    • 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)

  16. Pass97,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    97,869 miles
    Test number
    507859731108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail97,869 miles (+10,131)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,869 miles
    Test number
    627688731147
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass87,738 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    87,738 miles
    Test number
    224935140149
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail87,738 miles (+7,286)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,738 miles
    Test number
    544715640170
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass80,452 miles (+189)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    80,452 miles
    Test number
    231252949106
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn close

  21. Fail80,263 miles (+9,051)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,263 miles
    Test number
    911554339165
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre pressure low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn close

  22. Pass71,212 miles (+10)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    71,212 miles
    Test number
    473976938154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front wipers smearing slightly.
    • NoteEngine oil level low.
    • NoteExhaust downpipe support bracket has nuts missing.

  23. Fail71,202 miles (+11,186)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,202 miles
    Test number
    811795538100
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front wipers smearing slightly.
    • NoteEngine oil level low.
    • NoteExhaust downpipe support bracket has nuts missing.

  24. Pass60,016 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    60,016 miles
    Test number
    654029236393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Fail60,016 miles (+1,480)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,016 miles
    Test number
    710089536348
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass58,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    58,536 miles
    Test number
    761027616112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S57 FYG

Does S57 FYG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S57 FYG expired on 20 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S57 FYG?
The MOT on S57 FYG expired on 20 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S57 FYG done?
S57 FYG was recorded at 132,163 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2025, an average of 3,895 miles a year.
Has S57 FYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S57 FYG has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on S57 FYG 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 FYG find?
S57 FYG passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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