
BMW 7 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 5,379 cc
S37 BPJMOT history
S37 BPJ is a blue petrol BMW 7 Series first used on 18 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 111,121 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 111,121 mi
- At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 15 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,747 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S37 BPJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 7 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,379 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 18 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S37 BPJ was last recorded at 111,121 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 110,165 miles · 6 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 956 miles
- Average per year
- 4,747 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 111,121 miles
- 2024 – 110,165 miles
- 2023 – 110,159 miles
- 2022 – 102,578 miles
- 2021 – 97,430 miles
- 2016 – 97,247 miles
- 2014 – 94,958 miles
- 2013 – 80,407 miles
- 2012 – 61,983 miles
- 2011 – 45,549 miles
- 2010 – 29,964 miles
- 2009 – 24,156 miles
- 2008 – 22,793 miles
- 2007 – 21,051 miles
- 2006 – 19,214 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,121 miles (+956)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 111,121 miles
- Test number
- 472806295508
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass110,165 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 110,165 miles
- Test number
- 469136232093
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outside bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail110,164 miles (+5)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,164 miles
- Test number
- 718301714316
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outside bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail110,159 miles (+7,581)2 dangerous6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,159 miles
- Test number
- 431938664187
- DangerousCentral Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail to compensation valve from nearside & metal section corroded (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- DangerousCentral Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail to compensation valve from offside & metal section corroded (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes near compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass102,578 miles (+5,148)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 102,578 miles
- Test number
- 619719254594
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer mirror glass deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer mirror glass deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,430 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 97,430 miles
- Test number
- 284527656984
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCouldnt open boot
PassMileage not read1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 765554666491
- MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged both door mirrors deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light contains a lot of water
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
FailMileage not read1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 886970442666
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAll direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged both door mirrors deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light contains a lot of water
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
FailMileage not read6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 881177368942
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested All readings off scale (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass97,247 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 97,247 miles
- Test number
- 836880325735
- AdvisoryBoth mirrors discoloured
- AdvisoryCenter exhaust month perished and split
- AdvisoryHandbrake warning light on
- AdvisoryIndicator tell tale does not cancel immediately when switched off
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre on limit
Fail97,247 miles2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,247 miles
- Test number
- 627560711351
- FailureEmissions not tested Engine surging too much (7.3.A.1)
- FailureNearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryBoth mirrors discoloured
- AdvisoryCenter exhaust month perished and split
- AdvisoryHandbrake warning light on
- AdvisoryIndicator tell tale does not cancel immediately when switched off
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre on limit
Fail97,247 miles (+2,289)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,247 miles
- Test number
- 334663398748
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryBoth mirror glasses discoloured.
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount perished and starting to split.
- AdvisoryFront and rear discs lipped and pitted.
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing low on edges.
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre on legal limit.
Pass94,958 miles (+16)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 94,958 miles
- Test number
- 647461614243
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail94,942 miles (+14,535)9 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,942 miles
- Test number
- 166235904284
- FailureInner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront brake discs and pads heavily worn
Pass80,407 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 80,407 miles
- Test number
- 329181713430
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside rear tyre slightly out of shape
Fail80,407 miles (+18,424)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,407 miles
- Test number
- 967451213235
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside rear tyre slightly out of shape
Pass61,983 miles (+16,434)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 61,983 miles
- Test number
- 678087802259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,549 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 45,549 miles
- Test number
- 328756001213
- NoteBoth rear tyres close to limit
- NoteFront discs worn
- NoteRear discs worn
Fail45,549 miles (+15,585)4 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,549 miles
- Test number
- 629056701228
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear tyres close to limit
- NoteFront discs worn
- NoteRear discs worn
Pass29,964 miles (+5,808)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 29,964 miles
- Test number
- 462454700253
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Pass24,156 miles (+1,363)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 24,156 miles
- Test number
- 411151199134
- NoteNearside rear tyre start to crack
Pass22,793 miles (+1,742)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 22,793 miles
- Test number
- 882157508253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,051 miles (+1,837)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 21,051 miles
- Test number
- 330419807414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,214 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 19,214 miles
- Test number
- 134581496111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,214 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,214 miles
- Test number
- 364701696163
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Questions about S37 BPJ
- Does S37 BPJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S37 BPJ is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S37 BPJ?
- The MOT on S37 BPJ is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S37 BPJ done?
- S37 BPJ was recorded at 111,121 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 4,747 miles a year.
- Has S37 BPJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S37 BPJ has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on S37 BPJ 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 S37 BPJ find?
- S37 BPJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.
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