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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T678 CFGMOT history

T678 CFG is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
117,882 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T678 CFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T678 CFG was last recorded at 117,882 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 6,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,226 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,656 miles
Average per year
4,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,882 miles
  • 2025 – 111,226 miles
  • 2023 – 105,161 miles
  • 2022 – 102,520 miles
  • 2021 – 100,754 miles
  • 2019 – 98,683 miles
  • 2018 – 95,010 miles
  • 2017 – 91,004 miles
  • 2016 – 87,564 miles
  • 2015 – 84,952 miles
  • 2014 – 80,429 miles
  • 2013 – 74,746 miles
  • 2012 – 70,113 miles
  • 2011 – 64,875 miles
  • 2010 – 59,672 miles
  • 2009 – 52,743 miles
  • 2008 – 47,394 miles
  • 2007 – 40,663 miles
  • 2006 – 34,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,882 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded slightly
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,882 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    117,882 miles
    Test number
    696976408869
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail117,882 miles (+6,656)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,882 miles
    Test number
    792484216519
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,226 miles (+23)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    111,226 miles
    Test number
    867019586345
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MARKED IN CHALK (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MARKED IN CHALK (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MARKED IN CHALK (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail111,203 miles (+6,042)3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,203 miles
    Test number
    142602173521
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached MARKED IN CHALK (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting MARKED IN CHALK (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MARKED IN CHALK (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MARKED IN CHALK (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MARKED IN CHALK (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass105,161 miles (+842)1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    105,161 miles
    Test number
    975161421732
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass104,319 miles (+1,799)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    104,319 miles
    Test number
    809507424685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,520 miles (+1,766)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    102,520 miles
    Test number
    385177946314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass100,754 miles (+2,071)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    100,754 miles
    Test number
    767846010128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass98,683 miles (+3,673)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,683 miles
    Test number
    361738498427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass95,010 miles (+16)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    95,010 miles
    Test number
    102979304399
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Fail94,994 miles (+3,990)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,994 miles
    Test number
    154651943064
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass91,004 miles (+3,440)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    91,004 miles
    Test number
    389873438029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass87,564 miles (+2,612)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    87,564 miles
    Test number
    219864301563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass84,952 miles (+4,523)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    84,952 miles
    Test number
    898504395126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass80,429 miles (+5,683)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    80,429 miles
    Test number
    739392664179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,746 miles (+4,633)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,746 miles
    Test number
    297257673466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass70,113 miles (+5,238)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    70,113 miles
    Test number
    247754162464
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass64,875 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,875 miles
    Test number
    268501281102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Fail64,875 miles (+5,203)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,875 miles
    Test number
    826441981162
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass59,672 miles (+6,929)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    59,672 miles
    Test number
    272529270196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Pass52,743 miles (+5,349)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    52,743 miles
    Test number
    224948569494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,394 miles
    Test number
    350209878156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,394 miles (+6,731)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,394 miles
    Test number
    504179578123
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass40,663 miles (+6,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    40,663 miles
    Test number
    531982977144
    • AdvisorySteering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  25. Fail34,252 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,252 miles
    Test number
    182850786184
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

  26. Pass34,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    34,252 miles
    Test number
    260740186440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T678 CFG

Does T678 CFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T678 CFG is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T678 CFG?
The MOT on T678 CFG is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T678 CFG done?
T678 CFG was recorded at 117,882 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 4,280 miles a year.
Has T678 CFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T678 CFG has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T678 CFG 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 CFG find?
T678 CFG passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: both sills corroded slightly; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 1 more.

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