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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

S96 GWTMOT history

S96 GWT is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 99,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S96 GWT silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
99,285 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S96 GWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S96 GWT was last recorded at 99,285 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,237 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
1,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,285 miles
  • 2025 – 99,237 miles
  • 2024 – 98,987 miles
  • 2023 – 97,729 miles
  • 2016 – 97,468 miles
  • 2015 – 97,318 miles
  • 2014 – 96,237 miles
  • 2013 – 96,227 miles
  • 2012 – 94,317 miles
  • 2011 – 91,039 miles
  • 2010 – 86,687 miles
  • 2009 – 81,652 miles
  • 2007 – 77,267 miles
  • 2006 – 72,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,285 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass99,285 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    99,285 miles
    Test number
    225123126596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,237 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    99,237 miles
    Test number
    647848173934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,987 miles (+1,258)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    98,987 miles
    Test number
    767006952949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,729 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    97,729 miles
    Test number
    528079300813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,708 miles (+240)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,708 miles
    Test number
    886305371384
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

  6. Pass97,468 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    97,468 miles
    Test number
    599354783205
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer brake pipe insecurely clipped
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  7. Fail97,468 miles (+150)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,468 miles
    Test number
    840872209172
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer brake pipe insecurely clipped
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Pass97,318 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    97,318 miles
    Test number
    607611365119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,303 miles (+1,066)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,303 miles
    Test number
    225885155133
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front brake slightly binding

  10. Pass96,237 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    96,237 miles
    Test number
    985286554178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,227 miles (+1,910)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    96,227 miles
    Test number
    226872123483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    94,317 miles
    Test number
    326514682113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail94,317 miles (+1)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,317 miles
    Test number
    838011482140
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Fail94,316 miles (+3,277)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,316 miles
    Test number
    696432582047
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWipers smearing

  15. Pass91,039 miles (+83)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    91,039 miles
    Test number
    656549631179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail90,956 miles (+4,269)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,956 miles
    Test number
    427411131123
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass86,687 miles (+5,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    86,687 miles
    Test number
    940887420158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass81,652 miles (+5)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    81,652 miles
    Test number
    993413499030
    • NoteBoot support struts broken
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteHigh level brake lights out
    • NoteN/s/r inner cv boot split
    • NoteRear brake pipes/rear flex hose ends corroded

  19. Fail81,647 miles (+4,380)5 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,647 miles
    Test number
    403392399024
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoot support struts broken
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteHigh level brake lights out
    • NoteN/s/r inner cv boot split
    • NoteRear brake pipes/rear flex hose ends corroded

  20. Pass77,267 miles (+5,171)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    77,267 miles
    Test number
    874580937384
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/r inner cv boot insecure

  21. Pass72,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    72,096 miles
    Test number
    353400146358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,096 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,096 miles
    Test number
    452318236349
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S96 GWT

Does S96 GWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S96 GWT is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S96 GWT?
The MOT on S96 GWT is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S96 GWT done?
S96 GWT was recorded at 99,285 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 1,371 miles a year.
Has S96 GWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S96 GWT has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S96 GWT 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 S96 GWT find?
S96 GWT passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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