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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

S736 VPVMOT history

S736 VPV is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 29 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 56,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

S736 VPV green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
56,311 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,404 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S736 VPV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S736 VPV was last recorded at 56,311 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 3,761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Dec 2008: 10,455 miles, lower than 10,571 miles on 1 Nov 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
52,550 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,761 miles
Average per year
2,404 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,311 miles
  • 2024 – 52,550 miles
  • 2023 – 50,727 miles
  • 2022 – 47,992 miles
  • 2021 – 46,068 miles
  • 2020 – 44,976 miles
  • 2019 – 43,744 miles
  • 2018 – 41,974 miles
  • 2017 – 40,102 miles
  • 2016 – 37,710 miles
  • 2015 – 32,721 miles
  • 2014 – 30,659 miles
  • 2013 – 27,834 miles
  • 2012 – 25,448 miles
  • 2011 – 22,856 miles
  • 2010 – 19,461 miles
  • 2009 – 14,322 miles
  • 2008 – 10,455 miles
  • 2007 – 10,571 miles
  • 2006 – 10,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,311 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,311 miles (+3,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    56,311 miles
    Test number
    689508217996
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  2. Pass52,550 miles (+1,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    52,550 miles
    Test number
    713763642733
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle corroded underneath
  3. Pass50,727 miles (+2,735)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    50,727 miles
    Test number
    801665935553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,992 miles (+1,924)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    47,992 miles
    Test number
    319523554131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,068 miles (+1,092)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    46,068 miles
    Test number
    804104054431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,976 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    44,976 miles
    Test number
    796679876823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail44,974 miles (+1,230)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,974 miles
    Test number
    459645722604
    • MajorCentral Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass43,744 miles (+1,770)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    43,744 miles
    Test number
    717892212421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,974 miles (+1,872)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    41,974 miles
    Test number
    283505941807
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass40,102 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    40,102 miles
    Test number
    458040009268
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail40,102 miles (+2,392)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,102 miles
    Test number
    465664559118
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass37,710 miles (+4,989)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    37,710 miles
    Test number
    518113592117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    32,721 miles
    Test number
    477190572015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail32,721 miles (+2,062)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,721 miles
    Test number
    850942008042
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
  15. Pass30,659 miles (+2,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    30,659 miles
    Test number
    469556124312
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass27,834 miles (+2,386)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    27,834 miles
    Test number
    668087723337
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  17. Pass25,448 miles (+2,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    25,448 miles
    Test number
    609656422385
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Pass22,856 miles (+3,395)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    22,856 miles
    Test number
    868885621365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,461 miles (+5,139)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    19,461 miles
    Test number
    700733920339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,322 miles (+3,867)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    14,322 miles
    Test number
    184929309320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,455 miles (-116)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    10,455 miles
    Test number
    413567838340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,571 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    10,571 miles
    Test number
    404675207438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    10,091 miles
    Test number
    560046036242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S736 VPV

Does S736 VPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S736 VPV is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S736 VPV?
The MOT on S736 VPV is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S736 VPV done?
S736 VPV was recorded at 56,311 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 2,404 miles a year.
Has S736 VPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S736 VPV has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on S736 VPV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Dec 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S736 VPV find?
S736 VPV passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front items removed from driver's view prior to test.

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