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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

S5 LOTMOT history

S5 LOT is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 21 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

S5 LOT blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
94,079 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 LOT
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
21 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 LOT was last recorded at 94,079 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 1,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,887 miles · 20 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,192 miles
Average per year
2,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,079 miles
  • 2024 – 92,887 miles
  • 2023 – 92,873 miles
  • 2022 – 90,821 miles
  • 2020 – 90,511 miles
  • 2019 – 90,026 miles
  • 2018 – 89,659 miles
  • 2016 – 89,266 miles
  • 2015 – 89,096 miles
  • 2014 – 87,876 miles
  • 2013 – 83,971 miles
  • 2011 – 78,097 miles
  • 2010 – 73,384 miles
  • 2008 – 63,982 miles
  • 2007 – 54,792 miles
  • 2006 – 47,374 miles
  • 2005 – 42,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,079 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,079 miles (+1,192)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    94,079 miles
    Test number
    676715619567
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass92,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    92,887 miles
    Test number
    752634849374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail92,887 miles (+14)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,887 miles
    Test number
    409634158488
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  4. Pass92,873 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    92,873 miles
    Test number
    960818915702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,821 miles (+310)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    90,821 miles
    Test number
    250943031690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass90,511 miles (+485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    90,511 miles
    Test number
    299969336521
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass90,026 miles (+367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,026 miles
    Test number
    611033306973
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass89,659 miles (+393)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    89,659 miles
    Test number
    959428006724
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass89,266 miles (+170)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    89,266 miles
    Test number
    907309359821
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear end (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass89,096 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    89,096 miles
    Test number
    656712285178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)

  11. Fail89,096 miles (+1,220)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,096 miles
    Test number
    628081585128
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)

  12. Pass87,876 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    87,876 miles
    Test number
    875538274126
    • 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)

  13. Fail87,876 miles (+3,905)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,876 miles
    Test number
    948918374139
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  14. Pass83,971 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    83,971 miles
    Test number
    195030773140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,950 miles (+5,853)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,950 miles
    Test number
    157754763159
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass78,097 miles (+4,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    78,097 miles
    Test number
    966167271254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass73,384 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    73,384 miles
    Test number
    542871330214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail73,384 miles (+9,402)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,384 miles
    Test number
    571001730242
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass63,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    63,982 miles
    Test number
    330826078243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,982 miles (+9,190)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,982 miles
    Test number
    360866278235
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass54,792 miles (+7,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    54,792 miles
    Test number
    524440907283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass47,374 miles (+4,831)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    47,374 miles
    Test number
    872602336151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    42,543 miles
    Test number
    350391135213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 LOT

Does S5 LOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 LOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 LOT?
The MOT on S5 LOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 LOT done?
S5 LOT was recorded at 94,079 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 2,471 miles a year.
Has S5 LOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 LOT has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S5 LOT 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 S5 LOT find?
S5 LOT passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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