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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

S78 UAVMOT history

S78 UAV is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 150,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

S78 UAV black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
150,085 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 UAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 UAV was last recorded at 150,085 miles on 27 May 2026, 1,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,896 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,189 miles
Average per year
5,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,085 miles
  • 2025 – 148,896 miles
  • 2018 – 146,719 miles
  • 2017 – 134,452 miles
  • 2016 – 123,429 miles
  • 2015 – 114,433 miles
  • 2014 – 110,097 miles
  • 2013 – 101,589 miles
  • 2012 – 93,991 miles
  • 2011 – 90,631 miles
  • 2010 – 86,641 miles
  • 2009 – 79,650 miles
  • 2008 – 67,241 miles
  • 2007 – 51,988 miles
  • 2005 – 34,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,085 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,085 miles (+1,189)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    150,085 miles
    Test number
    827592800728
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass148,896 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    148,896 miles
    Test number
    975657669006
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersurface, components (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + rear, tool used to check (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail148,892 miles (+2,173)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,892 miles
    Test number
    823139805351
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersurface, components (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + rear, tool used to check (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass146,719 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    146,719 miles
    Test number
    420125800714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail146,716 miles (+12,264)4 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,716 miles
    Test number
    832387104839
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  6. Pass134,452 miles (+11,023)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    134,452 miles
    Test number
    921046949019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass123,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    123,429 miles
    Test number
    522270504098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail123,429 miles (+8,996)3 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,429 miles
    Test number
    966483271109
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  9. Pass114,433 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    114,433 miles
    Test number
    267981515440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail114,242 miles (+4,145)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,242 miles
    Test number
    587331405152
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass110,097 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    110,097 miles
    Test number
    358896114117
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail110,097 miles (+8,508)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,097 miles
    Test number
    689686614190
    • DangerousWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass101,589 miles (+7,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    101,589 miles
    Test number
    135693913196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass93,991 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    93,991 miles
    Test number
    266085912487
    • 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)

  15. Fail93,981 miles (+3,350)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,981 miles
    Test number
    117250312196
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)

  16. Pass90,631 miles (+3,990)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    90,631 miles
    Test number
    676309201198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass86,641 miles (+6,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    86,641 miles
    Test number
    271370100102
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass79,650 miles (+12,409)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    79,650 miles
    Test number
    620050719172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,241 miles (+15,253)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    67,241 miles
    Test number
    193206788024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,988 miles (+17,154)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    51,988 miles
    Test number
    374972367082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    34,834 miles
    Test number
    354926055225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S78 UAV

Does S78 UAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S78 UAV is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S78 UAV?
The MOT on S78 UAV is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S78 UAV done?
S78 UAV was recorded at 150,085 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 5,567 miles a year.
Has S78 UAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 UAV has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S78 UAV 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 UAV find?
S78 UAV passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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