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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T478 UFSMOT history

T478 UFS is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 79,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Nov 2025
Mileage
79,277 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T478 UFS
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 expired on 18 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T478 UFS was last recorded at 79,277 miles on 19 Nov 2024, 81 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,196 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
81 miles
Average per year
3,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 79,277 miles
  • 2023 – 71,177 miles
  • 2022 – 68,444 miles
  • 2021 – 66,017 miles
  • 2020 – 64,948 miles
  • 2019 – 62,286 miles
  • 2018 – 56,898 miles
  • 2017 – 45,324 miles
  • 2016 – 31,673 miles
  • 2015 – 31,290 miles
  • 2014 – 29,928 miles
  • 2013 – 29,704 miles
  • 2012 – 28,540 miles
  • 2011 – 27,000 miles
  • 2010 – 25,189 miles
  • 2009 – 24,220 miles
  • 2008 – 22,359 miles
  • 2007 – 18,581 miles
  • 2006 – 16,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,277 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth sills are corroded but not excessiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,277 miles (+81)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    79,277 miles
    Test number
    628862453510
    • AdvisoryBoth sills are corroded but not excessive

  2. Fail79,196 miles (+8,019)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,196 miles
    Test number
    731252486934
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills are corroded but not excessive

  3. Pass71,177 miles (+2,733)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    71,177 miles
    Test number
    392835079318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass68,444 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,444 miles
    Test number
    744873599233
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps slight discoloured
    • AdvisoryOsr suspension arm corroded

  5. Fail68,443 miles (+2,426)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,443 miles
    Test number
    337721939752
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension arm corroded

  6. Pass66,017 miles (+1,069)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,017 miles
    Test number
    578534559225
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  7. Pass64,948 miles (+2,662)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,948 miles
    Test number
    986577803630
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass62,286 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,286 miles
    Test number
    871120126253
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail62,283 miles (+5,385)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,283 miles
    Test number
    445269690782
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass56,898 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,898 miles
    Test number
    567288066240
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail56,895 miles (+11,571)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,895 miles
    Test number
    488251677567
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass45,324 miles (+13,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    45,324 miles
    Test number
    537062289073
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass31,673 miles (+383)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    31,673 miles
    Test number
    281334282434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass31,290 miles (+1,362)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    31,290 miles
    Test number
    229727195000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass29,928 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    29,928 miles
    Test number
    865484994009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,704 miles (+1,164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    29,704 miles
    Test number
    567279693019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass28,540 miles (+1,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    28,540 miles
    Test number
    777693482074
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass27,000 miles (+1,811)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,000 miles
    Test number
    296714181018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,189 miles (+969)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    25,189 miles
    Test number
    384109770089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,220 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    24,220 miles
    Test number
    703448799021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail24,211 miles (+1,852)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,211 miles
    Test number
    333376899032
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass22,359 miles (+3,778)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,359 miles
    Test number
    432912998063
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass18,581 miles (+2,421)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    18,581 miles
    Test number
    194893477466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth fronts and offside rear tyres perished(225/50z16)

  24. Pass16,160 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    16,160 miles
    Test number
    661139356082
    • NoteNearside front and offside rear tyres perished and splitting

Questions about T478 UFS

Does T478 UFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T478 UFS expired on 18 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T478 UFS?
The MOT on T478 UFS expired on 18 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T478 UFS done?
T478 UFS was recorded at 79,277 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2024, an average of 3,371 miles a year.
Has T478 UFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T478 UFS has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T478 UFS 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 T478 UFS find?
T478 UFS passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: both sills are corroded but not excessive.

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