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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass111,121 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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)
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Pass61,983 miles (+16,434)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,983 miles
    Test number
    678087802259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. Pass22,793 miles (+1,742)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    22,793 miles
    Test number
    882157508253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,051 miles (+1,837)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,051 miles
    Test number
    330419807414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    19,214 miles
    Test number
    134581496111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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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