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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

S79 BWPMOT history

S79 BWP is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 29 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 110,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

S79 BWP blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
110,149 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S79 BWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S79 BWP was last recorded at 110,149 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,705 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
444 miles
Average per year
4,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,149 miles
  • 2025 – 109,705 miles
  • 2024 – 108,473 miles
  • 2023 – 107,054 miles
  • 2022 – 105,759 miles
  • 2021 – 104,841 miles
  • 2020 – 103,506 miles
  • 2019 – 101,625 miles
  • 2018 – 100,261 miles
  • 2017 – 99,044 miles
  • 2016 – 96,353 miles
  • 2015 – 89,227 miles
  • 2014 – 75,313 miles
  • 2013 – 65,778 miles
  • 2012 – 62,645 miles
  • 2011 – 52,282 miles
  • 2010 – 40,550 miles
  • 2009 – 30,747 miles
  • 2008 – 27,894 miles
  • 2007 – 25,154 miles
  • 2006 – 23,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,149 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damagedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Exhaust rear box in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,149 miles (+444)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    110,149 miles
    Test number
    926248232121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass109,705 miles (+1,232)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    109,705 miles
    Test number
    947979890866
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass108,473 miles (+1,419)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    108,473 miles
    Test number
    732804697178
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass107,054 miles (+1,295)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    107,054 miles
    Test number
    620967415284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,759 miles (+918)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,759 miles
    Test number
    694963927858
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust muffler box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass104,841 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,841 miles
    Test number
    828881716618
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail104,841 miles (+1,335)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,841 miles
    Test number
    592368125171
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass103,506 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    103,506 miles
    Test number
    485827853486
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded and the caver is deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat adjust met not working.

  9. Fail103,506 miles (+1,881)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,506 miles
    Test number
    229283288453
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded and the caver is deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat adjust met not working.

  10. Pass101,625 miles (+1,364)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    101,625 miles
    Test number
    884909713209
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass100,261 miles (+1,217)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    100,261 miles
    Test number
    347253371135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement end link busn split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement end link bush split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition

  12. Pass99,044 miles (+2,691)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,044 miles
    Test number
    596030023453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,353 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    96,353 miles
    Test number
    509842204035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Fail96,353 miles (+7,126)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,353 miles
    Test number
    857223164648
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass89,227 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,227 miles
    Test number
    778170855031
    • NoteNearside mirror cracked

  16. Fail89,227 miles (+13,914)1 dangerous7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,227 miles
    Test number
    398075145064
    • DangerousNearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • NoteNearside mirror cracked

  17. Pass75,313 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,313 miles
    Test number
    139854534066
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn outer edge

  18. Fail75,312 miles (+9,534)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,312 miles
    Test number
    798294234022
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn outer edge

  19. Pass65,778 miles (+65)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    65,778 miles
    Test number
    786421753014
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  20. Fail65,713 miles (+3,068)1 dangerous5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,713 miles
    Test number
    718959733095
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  21. Pass62,645 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    62,645 miles
    Test number
    559430642086
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp is on

  22. Fail62,645 miles (+10,363)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,645 miles
    Test number
    709390442008
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp is on

  23. Pass52,282 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    52,282 miles
    Test number
    147141541444
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  24. Fail52,282 miles (+11,732)5 failures1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,282 miles
    Test number
    669461341013
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  25. Pass40,550 miles (+9,803)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    40,550 miles
    Test number
    820964430075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,747 miles (+2,853)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    30,747 miles
    Test number
    953143649077
    • NoteCorrosion on O/S rear metal brake pipe

  27. Fail27,894 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,894 miles
    Test number
    333941738092
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  28. Pass27,894 miles (+2,740)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    27,894 miles
    Test number
    652061838027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass25,154 miles (+1,437)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    25,154 miles
    Test number
    452237727065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass23,717 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    23,717 miles
    Test number
    763449016024
    • NoteRear tyres worn to 3 mm

Questions about S79 BWP

Does S79 BWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S79 BWP is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S79 BWP?
The MOT on S79 BWP is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S79 BWP done?
S79 BWP was recorded at 110,149 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 4,297 miles a year.
Has S79 BWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S79 BWP has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on S79 BWP 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 S79 BWP find?
S79 BWP passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside non obligatory mirror damaged, and 1 more.

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