
BMW Z3
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc
S74 HGPMOT history
S74 HGP is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 78,683 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 78,683 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,751 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S74 HGP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S74 HGP was last recorded at 78,683 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 1,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 77,368 miles · 8 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,315 miles
- Average per year
- 2,751 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 78,683 miles
- 2025 – 77,368 miles
- 2024 – 74,273 miles
- 2023 – 70,569 miles
- 2022 – 69,418 miles
- 2021 – 68,306 miles
- 2019 – 65,970 miles
- 2018 – 62,713 miles
- 2017 – 55,542 miles
- 2016 – 48,482 miles
- 2015 – 43,926 miles
- 2014 – 41,289 miles
- 2013 – 38,367 miles
- 2012 – 33,454 miles
- 2011 – 31,850 miles
- 2010 – 30,074 miles
- 2009 – 29,481 miles
- 2008 – 27,956 miles
- 2007 – 26,348 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 15 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,683 miles (+1,315)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 78,683 miles
- Test number
- 145491676799
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass77,368 miles (+3,095)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 77,368 miles
- Test number
- 608325112354
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass74,273 miles (+3,704)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2025
- Odometer
- 74,273 miles
- Test number
- 464567512570
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass70,569 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 70,569 miles
- Test number
- 700906585938
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail70,568 miles (+1,150)2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,568 miles
- Test number
- 763056198573
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass69,418 miles (+1,112)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 69,418 miles
- Test number
- 538899600547
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass68,306 miles (+2,336)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 68,306 miles
- Test number
- 427601029731
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,970 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 65,970 miles
- Test number
- 969792887070
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail65,970 miles (+3,257)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,970 miles
- Test number
- 885916854750
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lock nut missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass62,713 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 62,713 miles
- Test number
- 347376452340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,711 miles (+7,169)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,711 miles
- Test number
- 321571933936
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass55,542 miles (+7,060)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 55,542 miles
- Test number
- 346251130274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,482 miles (+4,556)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 48,482 miles
- Test number
- 761485917183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,926 miles (+2,637)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 43,926 miles
- Test number
- 290053481802
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,289 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,289 miles
- Test number
- 267210844354
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Pass41,289 miles (+2,922)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 41,289 miles
- Test number
- 755910944392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,367 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 38,367 miles
- Test number
- 238713343345
- NoteBoth rear shock absorber top mounts weak
- NoteFuel pipes corroded
- NoteFuel tank straps corroded
- NotePower steering pipes corroded
Fail38,367 miles (+4,913)2 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,367 miles
- Test number
- 815761743307
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth rear shock absorber top mounts weak
- NoteFuel pipes corroded
- NoteFuel tank straps corroded
- NotePower steering pipes corroded
Pass33,454 miles (+1,604)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 33,454 miles
- Test number
- 905661982163
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront brake discs are rusty
- NoteFuel tank support straps are rusty
- NoteRear brake discs are rusty
Pass31,850 miles (+1,776)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 31,850 miles
- Test number
- 199275371132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,074 miles (+593)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 30,074 miles
- Test number
- 540014170141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,481 miles (+1,525)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 29,481 miles
- Test number
- 652626279175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,956 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 27,956 miles
- Test number
- 553732878176
- NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN
Fail27,956 miles (+1,608)1 failure1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,956 miles
- Test number
- 631101878131
- FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN
Pass26,348 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 26,348 miles
- Test number
- 291346067129
- NoteADVISE- CUT IN NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDE WALL
- NoteADVISE- OFF SIDE FRONT SHOCK OBSORBER LEAKING
Questions about S74 HGP
- Does S74 HGP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S74 HGP is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S74 HGP?
- The MOT on S74 HGP is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S74 HGP done?
- S74 HGP was recorded at 78,683 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 2,751 miles a year.
- Has S74 HGP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S74 HGP has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on S74 HGP 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 S74 HGP find?
- S74 HGP passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear.
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