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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.

S74 HGP black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass78,683 miles
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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)
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass68,306 miles (+2,336)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,306 miles
    Test number
    427601029731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. Pass62,713 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    62,713 miles
    Test number
    347376452340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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))
  12. Pass55,542 miles (+7,060)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    55,542 miles
    Test number
    346251130274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,482 miles (+4,556)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    48,482 miles
    Test number
    761485917183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,926 miles (+2,637)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    43,926 miles
    Test number
    290053481802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass41,289 miles (+2,922)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    41,289 miles
    Test number
    755910944392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. Pass31,850 miles (+1,776)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,850 miles
    Test number
    199275371132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,074 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,074 miles
    Test number
    540014170141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,481 miles (+1,525)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,481 miles
    Test number
    652626279175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,956 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    27,956 miles
    Test number
    553732878176
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN
  24. 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
  25. 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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