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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

S37 HWHMOT history

S37 HWH is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 29 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 99,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

S37 HWH black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
99,232 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S37 HWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S37 HWH was last recorded at 99,232 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,212 miles · 18 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
2,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,232 miles
  • 2025 – 98,530 miles
  • 2023 – 97,271 miles
  • 2022 – 95,500 miles
  • 2021 – 90,131 miles
  • 2019 – 90,100 miles
  • 2018 – 87,936 miles
  • 2017 – 86,151 miles
  • 2015 – 83,740 miles
  • 2014 – 82,654 miles
  • 2013 – 80,774 miles
  • 2012 – 80,386 miles
  • 2011 – 76,494 miles
  • 2010 – 72,956 miles
  • 2009 – 68,075 miles
  • 2008 – 63,379 miles
  • 2006 – 60,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,232 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,232 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    99,232 miles
    Test number
    376408951625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. Fail99,212 miles (+682)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,212 miles
    Test number
    871386234026
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. Pass98,530 miles (+1,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    98,530 miles
    Test number
    549152352471
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass97,271 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    97,271 miles
    Test number
    158892218949
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail97,269 miles (+9)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,269 miles
    Test number
    717010281128
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail97,260 miles (+1,760)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,260 miles
    Test number
    968794450352
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass95,500 miles (+5,369)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    95,500 miles
    Test number
    487012600835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,131 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    90,131 miles
    Test number
    371200678099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,100 miles (+2,164)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,100 miles
    Test number
    254387344190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,936 miles (+509)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    87,936 miles
    Test number
    230455826427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail87,427 miles (+1,276)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,427 miles
    Test number
    941756117447
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass86,151 miles (+2,411)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    86,151 miles
    Test number
    564074742164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    83,740 miles
    Test number
    448040825188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,740 miles (+1,086)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,740 miles
    Test number
    889449815170
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  15. Pass82,654 miles (+1,880)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,654 miles
    Test number
    639044014126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  16. Pass80,774 miles (+388)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    80,774 miles
    Test number
    108066613159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteExh corroded
  17. Pass80,386 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    80,386 miles
    Test number
    187339312126
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  18. Fail80,380 miles (+3,886)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,380 miles
    Test number
    938802712125
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  19. Pass76,494 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    76,494 miles
    Test number
    255809911103
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r wheel rim bent
  20. Fail76,491 miles (+3,535)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,491 miles
    Test number
    978623911194
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r wheel rim bent
  21. Pass72,956 miles (+57)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    72,956 miles
    Test number
    842367030047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Fail72,899 miles (+4,824)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,899 miles
    Test number
    383404230061
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Fail68,075 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,075 miles
    Test number
    172354919487
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
  24. Pass68,075 miles (+4,696)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    68,075 miles
    Test number
    560884519020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,379 miles (+3,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    63,379 miles
    Test number
    254206118030
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  26. Pass60,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    60,073 miles
    Test number
    840292766318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail60,073 miles (+5,980)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,073 miles
    Test number
    762892166351
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  28. Pass54,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    54,093 miles
    Test number
    853466626013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S37 HWH

Does S37 HWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S37 HWH is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S37 HWH?
The MOT on S37 HWH is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S37 HWH done?
S37 HWH was recorded at 99,232 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 2,230 miles a year.
Has S37 HWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S37 HWH has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S37 HWH 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 HWH find?
S37 HWH passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side.

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