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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T278 MBOMOT history

T278 MBO is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 111,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2026
Mileage
111,241 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T278 MBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T278 MBO was last recorded at 111,241 miles on 5 Jul 2025, 856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,385 miles · 5 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
856 miles
Average per year
2,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,241 miles
  • 2024 – 110,385 miles
  • 2023 – 106,901 miles
  • 2022 – 101,328 miles
  • 2021 – 101,248 miles
  • 2020 – 100,660 miles
  • 2018 – 99,382 miles
  • 2014 – 98,829 miles
  • 2012 – 95,000 miles
  • 2011 – 89,474 miles
  • 2010 – 87,759 miles
  • 2009 – 79,958 miles
  • 2008 – 72,174 miles
  • 2007 – 63,720 miles
  • 2006 – 55,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,241 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,241 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    111,241 miles
    Test number
    357370577882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail111,241 miles (+856)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,241 miles
    Test number
    280972700159
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass110,385 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    110,385 miles
    Test number
    932832032271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail110,385 miles (+3,484)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,385 miles
    Test number
    897401719460
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass106,901 miles (+5,573)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    106,901 miles
    Test number
    142619603091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,328 miles (+22)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    101,328 miles
    Test number
    633048279879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Fail101,306 miles (+58)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,306 miles
    Test number
    920535194482
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass101,248 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    101,248 miles
    Test number
    959737112998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,660 miles (+1,278)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    100,660 miles
    Test number
    162640305687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    99,382 miles
    Test number
    363731745548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,382 miles (+553)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,382 miles
    Test number
    553668784170
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass98,829 miles (+3,829)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    98,829 miles
    Test number
    705660794088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,000 miles (+5,526)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    95,000 miles
    Test number
    177228752245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,474 miles (+1,715)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    89,474 miles
    Test number
    506523081097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,759 miles6 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,759 miles
    Test number
    520211500208
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s door mirror damaged

  16. Pass87,759 miles (+7,801)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    87,759 miles
    Test number
    641861600222
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s door mirror damaged

  17. Pass79,958 miles (+7,784)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    79,958 miles
    Test number
    771240299175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,174 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,174 miles
    Test number
    150770818258
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • NoteOffside door mirror damaged

  19. Pass72,174 miles (+8,454)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    72,174 miles
    Test number
    221910918263
    • NoteOffside door mirror damaged

  20. Fail63,720 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,720 miles
    Test number
    151208207213
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass63,720 miles (+8,056)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    63,720 miles
    Test number
    154128207231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,664 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,664 miles
    Test number
    674568496164
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  23. Pass55,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    55,664 miles
    Test number
    981448696108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T278 MBO

Does T278 MBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T278 MBO expired on 12 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T278 MBO?
The MOT on T278 MBO expired on 12 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T278 MBO done?
T278 MBO was recorded at 111,241 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2025, an average of 2,930 miles a year.
Has T278 MBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T278 MBO has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T278 MBO 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 T278 MBO find?
T278 MBO passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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