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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S37 KVPMOT history

S37 KVP is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 18 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 75,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

S37 KVP green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
75,094 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S37 KVP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S37 KVP was last recorded at 75,094 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,765 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
329 miles
Average per year
1,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,094 miles
  • 2024 – 74,765 miles
  • 2023 – 74,557 miles
  • 2022 – 73,920 miles
  • 2021 – 73,484 miles
  • 2020 – 73,250 miles
  • 2019 – 73,196 miles
  • 2018 – 72,554 miles
  • 2017 – 71,717 miles
  • 2016 – 68,791 miles
  • 2015 – 67,816 miles
  • 2014 – 66,931 miles
  • 2009 – 62,436 miles
  • 2007 – 55,725 miles
  • 2006 – 47,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,094 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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, 2007–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,094 miles (+329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    75,094 miles
    Test number
    246042042460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass74,765 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    74,765 miles
    Test number
    824440053794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,557 miles (+637)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    74,557 miles
    Test number
    903491397564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass73,920 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,920 miles
    Test number
    351137695503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,484 miles (+234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,484 miles
    Test number
    173763074990
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass73,250 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,250 miles
    Test number
    288826982528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,196 miles (+642)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,196 miles
    Test number
    283922918990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,554 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,554 miles
    Test number
    343975903115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,717 miles (+2,926)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,717 miles
    Test number
    750011717548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,791 miles (+975)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,791 miles
    Test number
    790917956298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,816 miles (+885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,816 miles
    Test number
    888694805138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass66,931 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,931 miles
    Test number
    436324614155
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  13. Fail66,931 miles (+4,495)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,931 miles
    Test number
    467500104119
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  14. Pass62,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    62,436 miles
    Test number
    101428309246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,436 miles (+6,711)2 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,436 miles
    Test number
    694885909291
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass55,725 miles (+8,724)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    55,725 miles
    Test number
    270814457338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in both steering arms when engine not running

  17. Pass47,001 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    47,001 miles
    Test number
    373290546397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about S37 KVP

Does S37 KVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S37 KVP is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S37 KVP?
The MOT on S37 KVP is valid until 9 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 KVP done?
S37 KVP was recorded at 75,094 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 1,484 miles a year.
Has S37 KVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S37 KVP has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2014.
Has the mileage on S37 KVP 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 KVP find?
S37 KVP passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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