BMW logo

BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S59 MBYMOT history

S59 MBY is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 71,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

S59 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 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
71,625 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,399 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S59 MBY in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S59 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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S59 MBY was last recorded at 71,625 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,598 miles · 20 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
2,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,625 miles
  • 2025 – 70,196 miles
  • 2023 – 67,984 miles
  • 2022 – 67,814 miles
  • 2021 – 66,385 miles
  • 2020 – 64,946 miles
  • 2019 – 64,768 miles
  • 2018 – 64,206 miles
  • 2017 – 63,970 miles
  • 2016 – 63,714 miles
  • 2015 – 63,170 miles
  • 2014 – 62,533 miles
  • 2013 – 61,459 miles
  • 2012 – 58,326 miles
  • 2011 – 56,026 miles
  • 2010 – 49,993 miles
  • 2009 – 45,472 miles
  • 2008 – 40,288 miles
  • 2007 – 31,611 miles
  • 2006 – 24,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,625 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective rear differential rubber bush warnRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to chassis and suspension components front and rearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Spare wheel carrier corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Slight distortion to inner wheel rims

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Slight play in rack internals

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Auxiliary belt cracking heavily

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Headlamps aged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,625 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    71,625 miles
    Test number
    600034027798
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective rear differential rubber bush warn
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to chassis and suspension components front and rear
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail71,598 miles (+1,402)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,598 miles
    Test number
    674630252650
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt only just met requirements for mot replacement/repair recommended ASAP (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective rear differential rubber bush warn
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to chassis and suspension components front and rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play only just met requirements for mot replacement/repair recommended ASAP (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,196 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    70,196 miles
    Test number
    577814433518
    • 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. Fail70,196 miles (+2,212)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,196 miles
    Test number
    513416400819
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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))

  5. Pass67,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    67,984 miles
    Test number
    336506589384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail67,984 miles (+170)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,984 miles
    Test number
    263038926810
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass67,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    67,814 miles
    Test number
    204668319812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,814 miles (+1,429)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,814 miles
    Test number
    982072645911
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass66,385 miles (+1,439)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    66,385 miles
    Test number
    416137806543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,946 miles (+4)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    64,946 miles
    Test number
    825503642856
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded in part and rear silencer outer skin compromised
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Wing mirror missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Strong Advise: Play/wear in steering rack internals/spindle
    • AdvisoryPlay/wear in driver seat runners
    • AdvisorySpare wheel carrier corroded
    • AdvisorySteering,suspension and brake components showing age,wear and heavy surface corrosion

  11. Fail64,942 miles (+174)2 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,942 miles
    Test number
    834099475032
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorObligatory mirror missing Interior (3.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded in part and rear silencer outer skin compromised
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Strong Advise: Play/wear in steering rack internals/spindle
    • AdvisoryPlay/wear in driver seat runners
    • AdvisorySpare wheel carrier corroded
    • AdvisorySteering,suspension and brake components showing age,wear and heavy surface corrosion

  12. Pass64,768 miles (+562)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,768 miles
    Test number
    981389748018
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt cracking heavily
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded and rear silencer outer skin compromised
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps aged
    • AdvisoryNearside Mirror assembly damaged/adrift
    • AdvisorySlight play in front lower swivels
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack/internals
    • AdvisorySpare wheel carrier corroded
    • AdvisorySteering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and heavy surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryInner wheel rims slightly distorted

  13. Pass64,206 miles (+27)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,206 miles
    Test number
    699223064081
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt cracking heavily
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded in parts and rear silencer outer skin compromised
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps aged
    • AdvisorySlight distortion to inner wheel rims
    • AdvisorySlight play in front lower arm lower swivels
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack internals
    • AdvisorySpare wheel carrier corroded
    • AdvisorySteering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

  14. Fail64,179 miles (+209)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,179 miles
    Test number
    505013670223
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt cracking heavily
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded in parts and rear silencer outer skin compromised
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps aged
    • AdvisorySlight distortion to inner wheel rims
    • AdvisorySlight play in front lower arm lower swivels
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack internals
    • AdvisorySpare wheel carrier corroded
    • AdvisorySteering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

  15. Pass63,970 miles (+256)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,970 miles
    Test number
    225330029981
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Strong Advise: Mirror housing damaged/adrift and requires attention/replacement
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded and outer skin compromised
    • AdvisorySlight distortion to inner wheel rims
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack internals
    • AdvisorySteering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and corrosion

  16. Pass63,714 miles (+544)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,714 miles
    Test number
    978870917844
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer corroded and outer skin compromised
    • AdvisorySlight distortion to inner wheel rims
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack internals
    • AdvisorySteering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

  17. Pass63,170 miles (+10)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,170 miles
    Test number
    789637025140
    • NoteAuxillary belt requires attention
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joints
    • NoteSteering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail63,160 miles (+627)6 failures1 advisory10 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,160 miles
    Test number
    435514815189
    • 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll tryes showing age,perishment and cracking
    • NoteAll tyre pressures low
    • NoteAuxillary belt requires attention
    • NoteBrake flexis showing age
    • NoteExhaust blow at center joint
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSteering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
    • NoteSurface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWiper smearing screen

  19. Pass62,533 miles (+1,074)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,533 miles
    Test number
    365394714125
    • NoteHigh level additional stop lamp innoperative

  20. Pass61,459 miles (+3,133)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    61,459 miles
    Test number
    856703083158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,326 miles (+2,300)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    58,326 miles
    Test number
    679913772126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,026 miles (+6,033)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,026 miles
    Test number
    655771481129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,993 miles (+4,521)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    49,993 miles
    Test number
    450235890185
    • NoteRear pads low

  24. Fail45,472 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,472 miles
    Test number
    510291809270
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass45,472 miles (+5,184)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,472 miles
    Test number
    604281909201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    40,288 miles
    Test number
    263194208225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail40,288 miles (+8,677)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,288 miles
    Test number
    290073708235
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  28. Pass31,611 miles (+7,329)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    31,611 miles
    Test number
    321327497130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass24,282 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    24,282 miles
    Test number
    871115216239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail24,273 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,273 miles
    Test number
    942273316241
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Questions about S59 MBY

Does S59 MBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S59 MBY is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S59 MBY?
The MOT on S59 MBY is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S59 MBY done?
S59 MBY was recorded at 71,625 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 2,399 miles a year.
Has S59 MBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S59 MBY has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S59 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 S59 MBY find?
S59 MBY passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; gearbox mounting defective rear differential rubber bush warn; general corrosion to chassis and suspension components front and rear, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all S59 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.