BMW Z3
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc
S678 EBXMOT history
S678 EBX is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 13 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 61,639 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 61,639 mi
- At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,587 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S678 EBX
- 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
- 13 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S678 EBX was last recorded at 61,639 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 362 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 61,277 miles · 6 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 362 miles
- Average per year
- 1,587 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 61,639 miles
- 2025 – 61,277 miles
- 2024 – 60,836 miles
- 2022 – 59,931 miles
- 2019 – 58,832 miles
- 2018 – 58,153 miles
- 2017 – 57,163 miles
- 2016 – 56,044 miles
- 2015 – 54,363 miles
- 2014 – 52,083 miles
- 2013 – 49,005 miles
- 2012 – 48,969 miles
- 2011 – 47,200 miles
- 2010 – 39,785 miles
- 2009 – 37,788 miles
- 2008 – 34,961 miles
- 2007 – 32,568 miles
- 2006 – 30,278 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass61,639 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySill covers fitted n/s and o/sRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass61,639 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 61,639 miles
- Test number
- 351421167228
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted n/s and o/s
Fail61,639 miles (+362)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,639 miles
- Test number
- 254580639970
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted n/s and o/s
Pass61,277 miles (+14)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 61,277 miles
- Test number
- 926248455166
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted n/s and o/s
Fail61,263 miles (+427)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,263 miles
- Test number
- 476769628483
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted n/s and o/s
Pass60,836 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 60,836 miles
- Test number
- 923811349901
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail60,826 miles (+895)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,826 miles
- Test number
- 615165148920
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass59,931 miles (+1,099)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 59,931 miles
- Test number
- 922254310439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,832 miles (+679)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 58,832 miles
- Test number
- 194185116839
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,153 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 58,153 miles
- Test number
- 999475481961
- AdvisoryAUX drive belt deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail58,153 miles (+990)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,153 miles
- Test number
- 736726783461
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAUX drive belt deteriorated
- AdvisoryAir intake leak at throttle
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass57,163 miles (+1,119)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 57,163 miles
- Test number
- 523711946756
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,044 miles (+1,681)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 56,044 miles
- Test number
- 873224220794
- AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
Pass54,363 miles (+2,280)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 54,363 miles
- Test number
- 588523185010
- 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)
Fail52,083 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,083 miles
- Test number
- 538712794022
- Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,083 miles (+3,078)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 52,083 miles
- Test number
- 569712194075
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,005 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 49,005 miles
- Test number
- 995704493006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,969 miles (+1,769)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 48,969 miles
- Test number
- 418981912458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,200 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,200 miles
- Test number
- 369145941493
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass47,200 miles (+7,415)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 47,200 miles
- Test number
- 436115641281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,785 miles (+1,997)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 39,785 miles
- Test number
- 871936260244
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass37,788 miles (+2,827)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 37,788 miles
- Test number
- 843116609354
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass34,961 miles (+2,393)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 34,961 miles
- Test number
- 812211008311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,568 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 32,568 miles
- Test number
- 371975697419
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail32,568 miles (+2,290)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,568 miles
- Test number
- 311595597438
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,278 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 30,278 miles
- Test number
- 494835906338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S678 EBX
- Does S678 EBX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S678 EBX is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S678 EBX?
- The MOT on S678 EBX is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S678 EBX done?
- S678 EBX was recorded at 61,639 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 1,587 miles a year.
- Has S678 EBX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S678 EBX has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on S678 EBX 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 S678 EBX find?
- S678 EBX passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.
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