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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S7 GWMMOT history

S7 GWM is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 115,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

S7 GWM red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
115,649 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 GWM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 GWM was last recorded at 115,649 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 1,218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,431 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,218 miles
Average per year
2,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,649 miles
  • 2025 – 114,431 miles
  • 2024 – 112,075 miles
  • 2023 – 109,973 miles
  • 2021 – 107,866 miles
  • 2020 – 106,962 miles
  • 2019 – 105,898 miles
  • 2018 – 101,854 miles
  • 2017 – 98,219 miles
  • 2016 – 95,081 miles
  • 2015 – 92,175 miles
  • 2014 – 88,335 miles
  • 2013 – 85,248 miles
  • 2012 – 81,549 miles
  • 2011 – 78,824 miles
  • 2010 – 76,081 miles
  • 2009 – 72,884 miles
  • 2008 – 70,283 miles
  • 2007 – 66,392 miles
  • 2006 – 63,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,649 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Vehicle getting generally corroded underneath

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    115,649 miles
    Test number
    233755732258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail115,645 miles (+1,214)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,645 miles
    Test number
    421974561768
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror missing

  3. Pass114,431 miles (+2,356)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    114,431 miles
    Test number
    126252279561
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass112,075 miles (+2,102)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    112,075 miles
    Test number
    388043134303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,973 miles (+2,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    109,973 miles
    Test number
    580182683212
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass107,866 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,866 miles
    Test number
    190607927472
    • AdvisoryFront Front seat bases slightly worn
    • AdvisoryFront Lower arm bushes slightly deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail107,866 miles (+904)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,866 miles
    Test number
    913108707758
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Front seat bases slightly worn
    • AdvisoryFront Lower arm bushes slightly deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass106,962 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,962 miles
    Test number
    721739909177
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail106,945 miles (+1,047)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,945 miles
    Test number
    293961527383
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe mounts weak.
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components becoming corroded, not seriously weakened yet.

  10. Pass105,898 miles (+4,044)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,898 miles
    Test number
    906042966499
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes from flexibles slight corrosion.
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlights just able to determine beam pattern.
    • AdvisoryBoth front seats have slight movement.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes from flexibles slight corrosion.

  11. Pass101,854 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    101,854 miles
    Test number
    720169339853
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle getting generally corroded underneath

  12. Fail101,853 miles (+3,634)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,853 miles
    Test number
    636469254795
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle getting generally corroded underneath

  13. Pass98,219 miles (+3,138)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    98,219 miles
    Test number
    697333790274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine.

  14. Pass95,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    95,081 miles
    Test number
    784997527381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,081 miles (+2,906)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,081 miles
    Test number
    383252276062
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass92,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    92,175 miles
    Test number
    891852425547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,175 miles (+3,840)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,175 miles
    Test number
    163380326835
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  18. Pass88,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    88,335 miles
    Test number
    375053654459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,335 miles (+3,087)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,335 miles
    Test number
    515343454284
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  20. Pass85,248 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    85,248 miles
    Test number
    339265273457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail85,248 miles (+3,699)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,248 miles
    Test number
    645025173292
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail81,549 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,549 miles
    Test number
    165499442255
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass81,549 miles (+2,725)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    81,549 miles
    Test number
    567149242271
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass78,824 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    78,824 miles
    Test number
    347236351213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Fail78,824 miles (+2,743)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,824 miles
    Test number
    357776651243
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  26. Pass76,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    76,081 miles
    Test number
    952447130249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail76,081 miles (+3,197)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,081 miles
    Test number
    221577330240
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass72,884 miles (+2,601)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    72,884 miles
    Test number
    623126019235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass70,283 miles (+3,891)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    70,283 miles
    Test number
    570491128207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail66,392 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,392 miles
    Test number
    310358717298
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  31. Pass66,392 miles (+3,000)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    66,392 miles
    Test number
    813208617271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass63,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    63,392 miles
    Test number
    871207546248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S7 GWM

Does S7 GWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 GWM is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 GWM?
The MOT on S7 GWM is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 GWM done?
S7 GWM was recorded at 115,649 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 2,632 miles a year.
Has S7 GWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 GWM has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S7 GWM 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 S7 GWM find?
S7 GWM passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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