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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

S5 NYCMOT history

S5 NYC is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 7 May 2000. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 90,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

S5 NYC blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
90,738 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 NYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
7 May 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 NYC was last recorded at 90,738 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Apr 2022: 76,888 miles, lower than 76,893 miles on 12 Jan 2021.

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
90,683 miles · 9 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
55 miles
Average per year
2,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,738 miles
  • 2025 – 87,858 miles
  • 2024 – 83,958 miles
  • 2023 – 79,994 miles
  • 2022 – 76,888 miles
  • 2021 – 76,893 miles
  • 2019 – 75,000 miles
  • 2018 – 74,106 miles
  • 2017 – 72,072 miles
  • 2016 – 70,878 miles
  • 2015 – 67,915 miles
  • 2014 – 63,410 miles
  • 2013 – 62,082 miles
  • 2012 – 57,778 miles
  • 2011 – 53,783 miles
  • 2010 – 52,432 miles
  • 2009 – 48,979 miles
  • 2008 – 47,404 miles
  • 2007 – 45,955 miles
  • 2006 – 44,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,738 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • All tyres cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,738 miles (+55)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    90,738 miles
    Test number
    847405820978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Fail90,683 miles (+2,825)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,683 miles
    Test number
    970017701888
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass87,858 miles (+3,900)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    87,858 miles
    Test number
    628470528833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass83,958 miles (+3,964)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    83,958 miles
    Test number
    985268313870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass79,994 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    79,994 miles
    Test number
    729609794106
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes soft both nearside & offside
  6. Fail79,994 miles (+3,106)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,994 miles
    Test number
    898793949244
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes soft both nearside & offside
  7. Pass76,888 miles (-5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    76,888 miles
    Test number
    376622534288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass76,893 miles (+1,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,893 miles
    Test number
    142175691804
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass75,000 miles (+894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,000 miles
    Test number
    846101244352
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  10. Pass74,106 miles (+2,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    74,106 miles
    Test number
    431364113163
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking
  11. Pass72,072 miles (+1,194)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,072 miles
    Test number
    112719348781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking
  12. Pass70,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    70,878 miles
    Test number
    928635032927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,878 miles (+2,963)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,878 miles
    Test number
    494030495905
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  14. Pass67,915 miles (+4,505)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    67,915 miles
    Test number
    236742485119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,410 miles (+1,328)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    63,410 miles
    Test number
    286272484434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,082 miles (+4,304)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,082 miles
    Test number
    629240183191
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteMulti v-belt starting to crack
  17. Fail57,778 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,778 miles
    Test number
    315282782130
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  18. Pass57,778 miles (+3,995)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,778 miles
    Test number
    915712982185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,783 miles (+1,351)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,783 miles
    Test number
    937395181169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass52,432 miles (+3,453)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    52,432 miles
    Test number
    171314970195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass48,979 miles (+1,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    48,979 miles
    Test number
    514387379199
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass47,404 miles (+1,449)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    47,404 miles
    Test number
    413723588180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,955 miles (+1,443)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,955 miles
    Test number
    394412377127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    44,512 miles
    Test number
    193445186180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 NYC

Does S5 NYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 NYC is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 NYC?
The MOT on S5 NYC is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 NYC done?
S5 NYC was recorded at 90,738 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 2,357 miles a year.
Has S5 NYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 NYC has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 NYC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Apr 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S5 NYC find?
S5 NYC passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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