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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

S59 NGNMOT history

S59 NGN is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 17 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 55,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2024.

S59 NGN silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2025
Mileage
55,331 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S59 NGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S59 NGN was last recorded at 55,331 miles on 3 Oct 2024, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jul 2014: 50,361 miles, lower than 77,896 miles on 8 Nov 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
55,269 miles · 28 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
62 miles
Average per year
921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 55,331 miles
  • 2023 – 55,269 miles
  • 2022 – 54,613 miles
  • 2021 – 53,674 miles
  • 2020 – 53,548 miles
  • 2019 – 51,221 miles
  • 2018 – 51,202 miles
  • 2017 – 50,463 miles
  • 2015 – 50,441 miles
  • 2014 – 50,361 miles
  • 2010 – 77,896 miles
  • 2008 – 45,152 miles
  • 2007 – 42,423 miles
  • 2006 – 38,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,331 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.

  • Fuel pipe corroded (underside of vehicle)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread 2.5mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Underside of vehicle components corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,331 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    55,331 miles
    Test number
    955004749357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,269 miles (+656)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    55,269 miles
    Test number
    268171729861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,613 miles (+939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,613 miles
    Test number
    651959995826
    • AdvisoryBOTH HEADLAMPS POOR IMAGES / BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS BROKEN UP

  4. Pass53,674 miles (+126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    53,674 miles
    Test number
    778563160359
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass53,548 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,548 miles
    Test number
    269746863915
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded (underside of vehicle)

  6. Fail53,535 miles (+2,314)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,535 miles
    Test number
    769029404599
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing/stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded (underside of vehicle)

  7. Pass51,221 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,221 miles
    Test number
    457040327547
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre tread 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre tread 3mm
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle components corroding

  8. Fail51,217 miles (+15)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,217 miles
    Test number
    866659768568
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre tread 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre tread 3mm
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle components corroding

  9. Pass51,202 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    51,202 miles
    Test number
    986460521225
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing/bald on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s tie rod end

  10. Fail51,199 miles (+736)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,199 miles
    Test number
    836481878058
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing/bald on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s tie rod end

  11. Pass50,463 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    50,463 miles
    Test number
    859406879017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,441 miles (+80)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    50,441 miles
    Test number
    949308639094
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges(n/s close to legal limit)
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light n/w
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryN/s/r fuel pipe corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in tie rod ends

  13. Pass50,361 miles (-27,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,361 miles
    Test number
    329012214413
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass77,896 miles (+32,744)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    77,896 miles
    Test number
    112292810392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,152 miles (+2,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    45,152 miles
    Test number
    690897918388
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass42,423 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    42,423 miles
    Test number
    441271947355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,269 miles (+3,443)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,269 miles
    Test number
    810844937330
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass38,826 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    38,826 miles
    Test number
    702824706303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S59 NGN

Does S59 NGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S59 NGN expired on 2 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S59 NGN?
The MOT on S59 NGN expired on 2 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S59 NGN done?
S59 NGN was recorded at 55,331 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2024, an average of 921 miles a year.
Has S59 NGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S59 NGN has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on S59 NGN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S59 NGN find?
S59 NGN passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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