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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S65 BWUMOT history

S65 BWU is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

S65 BWU blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
118,712 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S65 BWU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S65 BWU was last recorded at 118,712 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 14,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,344 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
14,368 miles
Average per year
3,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,712 miles
  • 2025 – 104,344 miles
  • 2023 – 99,665 miles
  • 2022 – 97,578 miles
  • 2021 – 92,208 miles
  • 2020 – 92,065 miles
  • 2019 – 91,375 miles
  • 2016 – 90,999 miles
  • 2015 – 90,163 miles
  • 2014 – 88,817 miles
  • 2013 – 87,920 miles
  • 2012 – 86,328 miles
  • 2011 – 82,021 miles
  • 2009 – 79,937 miles
  • 2008 – 73,969 miles
  • 2007 – 62,516 miles
  • 2006 – 52,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,712 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Corrosion offside front brake pipe to flexi BORDERLINE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,712 miles (+14,368)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    118,712 miles
    Test number
    655086824251
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass104,344 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    104,344 miles
    Test number
    264000811602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail104,093 miles (+4,428)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,093 miles
    Test number
    593728329493
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • 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))

  4. Pass99,665 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    99,665 miles
    Test number
    247904122313
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside front brake pipe to flexi BORDERLINE

  5. Fail99,640 miles (+2,062)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,640 miles
    Test number
    674287559458
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 bolts (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outersill (STICKY TAPE) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside front brake pipe to flexi BORDERLINE

  6. Pass97,578 miles (+5,370)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,578 miles
    Test number
    770592691600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,208 miles (+143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    92,208 miles
    Test number
    830950196913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass92,065 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,065 miles
    Test number
    292690215736
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail92,064 miles (+689)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,064 miles
    Test number
    659858874990
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,375 miles (+376)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    91,375 miles
    Test number
    778168147250
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass90,999 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    90,999 miles
    Test number
    704074754039
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail90,999 miles (+836)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,999 miles
    Test number
    473247112535
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass90,163 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,163 miles
    Test number
    246837825085
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear Diff Leaking

  14. Fail90,163 miles (+1,346)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,163 miles
    Test number
    977357525000
    • FailureNearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear Diff Leaking

  15. Pass88,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    88,817 miles
    Test number
    336651044097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,817 miles (+897)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,817 miles
    Test number
    778971544088
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass87,920 miles (+1,592)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    87,920 miles
    Test number
    886663893076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,328 miles (+4,307)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    86,328 miles
    Test number
    119619562422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,021 miles (+2,084)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    82,021 miles
    Test number
    216320071031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    79,937 miles
    Test number
    910380339246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,937 miles (+5,968)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,937 miles
    Test number
    600579829257
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  22. Pass73,969 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    73,969 miles
    Test number
    862241288041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail73,951 miles (+11,435)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,951 miles
    Test number
    233370088026
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass62,516 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    62,516 miles
    Test number
    820364777073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail62,498 miles (+10,495)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,498 miles
    Test number
    664512577081
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  26. Pass52,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    52,003 miles
    Test number
    710143176011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S65 BWU

Does S65 BWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S65 BWU is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S65 BWU?
The MOT on S65 BWU 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 S65 BWU done?
S65 BWU was recorded at 118,712 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 3,351 miles a year.
Has S65 BWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S65 BWU has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S65 BWU 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 S65 BWU find?
S65 BWU passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside obligatory mirror slightly loose; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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