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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S78 KGCMOT history

S78 KGC is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 6 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 89,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2023.

S78 KGC green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2024
Mileage
89,135 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2023
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 KGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 KGC was last recorded at 89,135 miles on 14 Sept 2023, 2,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,028 miles · 16 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
2,107 miles
Average per year
2,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 89,135 miles
  • 2022 – 87,028 miles
  • 2021 – 84,860 miles
  • 2018 – 81,926 miles
  • 2017 – 79,445 miles
  • 2016 – 76,964 miles
  • 2015 – 74,313 miles
  • 2014 – 71,315 miles
  • 2013 – 67,827 miles
  • 2012 – 64,566 miles
  • 2011 – 61,853 miles
  • 2010 – 59,974 miles
  • 2009 – 57,459 miles
  • 2008 – 54,492 miles
  • 2007 – 51,872 miles
  • 2006 – 49,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,135 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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, 2013–2015

  • Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,135 miles (+2,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    89,135 miles
    Test number
    906748761343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass87,028 miles (+2,168)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    87,028 miles
    Test number
    750379117349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,860 miles
    Test number
    654626693920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    680868450791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    923027011540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass81,926 miles (+2,481)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    81,926 miles
    Test number
    899213700610
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded main run at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension arms corroded

  7. Pass79,445 miles (+2,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    79,445 miles
    Test number
    766704060040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass76,964 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    76,964 miles
    Test number
    415871636296
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAbs light took out with scanner
    • AdvisoryAir bag light to out with scanner
    • AdvisoryTraction control light took out with scanner

  9. Fail76,952 miles (+2,639)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,952 miles
    Test number
    966936858008
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass74,313 miles (+2,998)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    74,313 miles
    Test number
    399693625031
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking

  11. Pass71,315 miles (+3,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    71,315 miles
    Test number
    537317624033
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass67,827 miles (+3,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    67,827 miles
    Test number
    337881733041
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass64,566 miles (+2,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    64,566 miles
    Test number
    388598412019
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass61,853 miles (+1,879)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    61,853 miles
    Test number
    786964111050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,974 miles (+2,515)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    59,974 miles
    Test number
    354616820045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,459 miles (+2,967)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    57,459 miles
    Test number
    840536119023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,492 miles (+2,620)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    54,492 miles
    Test number
    933300118088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,872 miles (+2,019)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    51,872 miles
    Test number
    682829127038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    49,853 miles
    Test number
    174650226429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S78 KGC

Does S78 KGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S78 KGC expired on 1 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S78 KGC?
The MOT on S78 KGC expired on 1 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S78 KGC done?
S78 KGC was recorded at 89,135 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2023, an average of 2,226 miles a year.
Has S78 KGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 KGC has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2016.
Has the mileage on S78 KGC 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 S78 KGC find?
S78 KGC passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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