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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T678 ALRMOT history

T678 ALR is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 123,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
123,269 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T678 ALR
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T678 ALR was last recorded at 123,269 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,267 miles · 15 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,269 miles
  • 2024 – 122,985 miles
  • 2019 – 122,450 miles
  • 2012 – 115,158 miles
  • 2011 – 105,665 miles
  • 2010 – 97,142 miles
  • 2009 – 94,833 miles
  • 2008 – 90,501 miles
  • 2007 – 85,047 miles
  • 2006 – 78,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,269 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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, 2006–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,269 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    123,269 miles
    Test number
    536795351374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  2. Fail123,267 miles (+282)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,267 miles
    Test number
    630164268334
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  3. Pass122,985 miles (+535)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,985 miles
    Test number
    970198896821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,450 miles (+7,292)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,450 miles
    Test number
    122542390941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,158 miles (+146)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    115,158 miles
    Test number
    607166262059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  6. Fail115,012 miles (+9,347)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,012 miles
    Test number
    667142362012
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  7. Pass105,665 miles (+8,523)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    105,665 miles
    Test number
    597131161015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  8. Pass97,142 miles (+2,309)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    97,142 miles
    Test number
    164202160000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail94,833 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,833 miles
    Test number
    341337459281
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  10. Pass94,833 miles (+4,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    94,833 miles
    Test number
    882407359235
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  11. Pass90,501 miles (+5,454)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    90,501 miles
    Test number
    453913568255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,047 miles (+6,671)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    85,047 miles
    Test number
    564425327246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,376 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    78,376 miles
    Test number
    171928926234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,375 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,375 miles
    Test number
    573797726236
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T678 ALR

Does T678 ALR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T678 ALR is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T678 ALR?
The MOT on T678 ALR is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T678 ALR done?
T678 ALR was recorded at 123,269 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 2,252 miles a year.
Has T678 ALR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T678 ALR has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T678 ALR 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 T678 ALR find?
T678 ALR passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 1 more.

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