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BMW Z3

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

S7 HCCMOT history

S7 HCC is a yellow petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 52,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

S7 HCC yellow BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
52,962 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 HCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 HCC was last recorded at 52,962 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,962 miles · 8 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,962 miles
  • 2025 – 52,220 miles
  • 2024 – 51,860 miles
  • 2023 – 51,188 miles
  • 2022 – 50,457 miles
  • 2021 – 49,814 miles
  • 2020 – 48,882 miles
  • 2019 – 47,011 miles
  • 2018 – 45,463 miles
  • 2016 – 44,688 miles
  • 2015 – 42,018 miles
  • 2014 – 40,735 miles
  • 2013 – 37,402 miles
  • 2012 – 32,494 miles
  • 2011 – 27,775 miles
  • 2010 – 23,108 miles
  • 2009 – 22,645 miles
  • 2008 – 22,013 miles
  • 2007 – 19,127 miles
  • 2006 – 16,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,962 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated but system still supported

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,962 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    52,962 miles
    Test number
    224956846983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail52,962 miles (+742)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,962 miles
    Test number
    414798704750
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass52,220 miles (+360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    52,220 miles
    Test number
    765130926227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass51,860 miles (+672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    51,860 miles
    Test number
    759113477161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass51,188 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    51,188 miles
    Test number
    324198957154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,457 miles (+643)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,457 miles
    Test number
    605404664227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,814 miles (+932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    49,814 miles
    Test number
    703519436886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass48,882 miles (+1,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,882 miles
    Test number
    912572275424
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre section front mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass47,011 miles (+1,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,011 miles
    Test number
    741265128428
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass45,463 miles (+775)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    45,463 miles
    Test number
    288633193865
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass44,688 miles (+2,670)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    44,688 miles
    Test number
    717456239059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads approx. 80/90% worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel slight bind
    • AdvisoryCoolant level very low
    • AdvisoryEngine oily

  12. Pass42,018 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    42,018 miles
    Test number
    799354051775
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting deteriorated but system still supported
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail42,004 miles (+1,269)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,004 miles
    Test number
    835601925425
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting deteriorated but system still supported
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass40,735 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    40,735 miles
    Test number
    465377534464
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail40,735 miles (+3,333)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,735 miles
    Test number
    407647434492
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass37,402 miles (+4,908)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,402 miles
    Test number
    325805593493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass32,494 miles (+4,719)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    32,494 miles
    Test number
    568542222248
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass27,775 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    27,775 miles
    Test number
    987910431231
    • NoteFuel cap seal slight cracking

  19. Fail27,775 miles (+4,667)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,775 miles
    Test number
    889718721238
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteFuel cap seal slight cracking

  20. Pass23,108 miles (+463)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    23,108 miles
    Test number
    340358510416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,645 miles (+632)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    22,645 miles
    Test number
    221021139249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,013 miles (+619)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    22,013 miles
    Test number
    331662838404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,394 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    21,394 miles
    Test number
    331997508195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,171 miles (+2,044)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    21,171 miles
    Test number
    731452838081
    • NoteFront no plate in poor condition

  25. Pass19,127 miles (+3,079)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    19,127 miles
    Test number
    451794247094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    16,048 miles
    Test number
    180427946485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S7 HCC

Does S7 HCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 HCC is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 HCC?
The MOT on S7 HCC is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 HCC done?
S7 HCC was recorded at 52,962 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 1,810 miles a year.
Has S7 HCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 HCC has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S7 HCC 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 HCC find?
S7 HCC passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread, and 1 more.

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