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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S37 GANMOT history

S37 GAN is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 6 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 81,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

S37 GAN red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
81,308 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S37 GAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S37 GAN was last recorded at 81,308 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 838 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,470 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
838 miles
Average per year
2,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,308 miles
  • 2024 – 80,470 miles
  • 2023 – 80,036 miles
  • 2022 – 78,079 miles
  • 2021 – 74,415 miles
  • 2019 – 71,577 miles
  • 2018 – 69,827 miles
  • 2016 – 68,309 miles
  • 2014 – 66,968 miles
  • 2013 – 65,687 miles
  • 2012 – 62,577 miles
  • 2011 – 56,559 miles
  • 2010 – 52,578 miles
  • 2009 – 44,484 miles
  • 2008 – 42,824 miles
  • 2007 – 41,364 miles
  • 2006 – 39,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,308 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront subframe slightly corroded

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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear General under vehicle corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,308 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    81,308 miles
    Test number
    223775566865
    • AdvisoryFront subframe slightly corroded

  2. Fail81,306 miles (+836)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,306 miles
    Test number
    854383631106
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Engine overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe slightly corroded

  3. Pass80,470 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    80,470 miles
    Test number
    907021295104
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear General under vehicle corrosion

  4. Fail80,470 miles (+434)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,470 miles
    Test number
    273865653386
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear General under vehicle corrosion

  5. Pass80,036 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,036 miles
    Test number
    345804426798
    • AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle corrosion

  6. Fail80,011 miles (+1,932)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,011 miles
    Test number
    856402175017
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass78,079 miles (+3,664)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,079 miles
    Test number
    616750738076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass74,415 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    74,415 miles
    Test number
    559668010172
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail74,348 miles (+2,771)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,348 miles
    Test number
    102194036213
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass71,577 miles (+1,750)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,577 miles
    Test number
    655335767429
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass69,827 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,827 miles
    Test number
    418912832273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail69,795 miles (+12)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,795 miles
    Test number
    224641455221
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  13. Fail69,783 miles (+1,474)12 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,783 miles
    Test number
    570082487102
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass68,309 miles (+1,341)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,309 miles
    Test number
    908952583722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass66,968 miles (+1,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    66,968 miles
    Test number
    467977024240
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass65,687 miles (+3,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,687 miles
    Test number
    238319513267
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  17. Pass62,577 miles (+6,018)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,577 miles
    Test number
    998459012209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,559 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,559 miles
    Test number
    125504191125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,556 miles (+3,978)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,556 miles
    Test number
    835993591132
    • 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)

  20. Pass52,578 miles (+8,094)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    52,578 miles
    Test number
    310879810313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,484 miles (+1,660)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,484 miles
    Test number
    702227719371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,824 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,824 miles
    Test number
    194986438310
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail42,798 miles (+1,434)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,798 miles
    Test number
    454124328326
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass41,364 miles (+2,307)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    41,364 miles
    Test number
    513652937313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    39,057 miles
    Test number
    150411216337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S37 GAN

Does S37 GAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S37 GAN is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S37 GAN?
The MOT on S37 GAN is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S37 GAN done?
S37 GAN was recorded at 81,308 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 2,221 miles a year.
Has S37 GAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S37 GAN has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S37 GAN 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 GAN find?
S37 GAN passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front subframe slightly corroded.

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