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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T178 MCSMOT history

T178 MCS is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 135,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Apr 2024
Mileage
135,709 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T178 MCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T178 MCS was last recorded at 135,709 miles on 21 Apr 2023, 198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jan 2010: 58,849 miles, lower than 70,214 miles on 31 Dec 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
135,511 miles · 25 Jul 2018
Between the last two tests
198 miles
Average per year
5,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 135,709 miles
  • 2018 – 135,511 miles
  • 2017 – 133,908 miles
  • 2016 – 131,025 miles
  • 2015 – 127,869 miles
  • 2014 – 118,499 miles
  • 2013 – 116,580 miles
  • 2011 – 103,344 miles
  • 2010 – 88,863 miles
  • 2008 – 70,214 miles
  • 2007 – 53,517 miles
  • 2006 – 46,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,709 miles

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass135,709 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    135,709 miles
    Test number
    823826729522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,511 miles (+1,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    135,511 miles
    Test number
    471888407874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,908 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    133,908 miles
    Test number
    307549094119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail133,860 miles (+2,835)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,860 miles
    Test number
    112670706279
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

  5. Pass131,025 miles (+3,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    131,025 miles
    Test number
    752152627685
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Pass127,869 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    127,869 miles
    Test number
    433605772375
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail127,866 miles (+9,367)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,866 miles
    Test number
    527622162960
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryN/S hand brake cable badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass118,499 miles (+1,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    118,499 miles
    Test number
    255271624264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass116,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    116,580 miles
    Test number
    866430423253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. PassMileage not read1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    128656012232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight binding o /s rear brake

  11. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    245956512238
    • DangerousFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight binding o /s rear brake

  12. Pass103,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    103,344 miles
    Test number
    156988821475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,344 miles (+14,481)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,344 miles
    Test number
    719848321050
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass88,863 miles (+30,014)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    88,863 miles
    Test number
    832612430098
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth handbrake outer cvables corroded

  15. Fail58,849 miles (-11,365)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,849 miles
    Test number
    723798810030
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth handbrake outer cvables corroded

  16. Pass70,214 miles (+16,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    70,214 miles
    Test number
    574896468317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass53,517 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    53,517 miles
    Test number
    283349287215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,515 miles (+7,162)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,515 miles
    Test number
    342148687270
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass46,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    46,353 miles
    Test number
    322841806262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T178 MCS

Does T178 MCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T178 MCS expired on 20 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T178 MCS?
The MOT on T178 MCS expired on 20 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T178 MCS done?
T178 MCS was recorded at 135,709 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2023, an average of 5,334 miles a year.
Has T178 MCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T178 MCS has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on T178 MCS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jan 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T178 MCS find?
T178 MCS passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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