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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T78 SBDMOT history

T78 SBD is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 83,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
83,450 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T78 SBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T78 SBD was last recorded at 83,450 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 5,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jul 2024: 75,044 miles, lower than 75,059 miles on 15 Jul 2024.

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
77,799 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,651 miles
Average per year
3,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,450 miles
  • 2025 – 77,799 miles
  • 2024 – 75,044 miles
  • 2023 – 74,528 miles
  • 2022 – 72,002 miles
  • 2021 – 68,786 miles
  • 2020 – 65,499 miles
  • 2019 – 64,046 miles
  • 2018 – 61,659 miles
  • 2017 – 59,349 miles
  • 2016 – 57,099 miles
  • 2015 – 53,683 miles
  • 2014 – 50,607 miles
  • 2013 – 38,253 miles
  • 2012 – 27,248 miles
  • 2011 – 26,650 miles
  • 2010 – 25,508 miles
  • 2009 – 23,041 miles
  • 2008 – 20,897 miles
  • 2007 – 18,983 miles
  • 2006 – 16,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,450 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Hand brake efficiency slightly low but wheels locking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass83,450 miles (+5,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    83,450 miles
    Test number
    853880304870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass77,799 miles (+2,755)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    77,799 miles
    Test number
    274585580048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,044 miles (-15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    75,044 miles
    Test number
    708807488266
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Fail75,059 miles (+531)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,059 miles
    Test number
    829354436503
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass74,528 miles (+2,526)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    74,528 miles
    Test number
    425156193752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,002 miles (+3,216)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    72,002 miles
    Test number
    458865034337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,786 miles (+3,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    68,786 miles
    Test number
    912025861419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded on bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass65,499 miles (+1,453)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    65,499 miles
    Test number
    349906423031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,046 miles (+2,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    64,046 miles
    Test number
    586619714643
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass61,659 miles (+2,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    61,659 miles
    Test number
    597199720946
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass59,349 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,349 miles
    Test number
    729619111634
    • AdvisoryHand brake efficiency slightly low but wheels locking

  12. Fail59,338 miles (+2,239)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,338 miles
    Test number
    408254588398
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure link rod detached from anti roll bar end (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryHand brake efficiency slightly low but wheels locking

  13. Pass57,099 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    57,099 miles
    Test number
    506188047935
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail57,065 miles (+3,382)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,065 miles
    Test number
    168132999868
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limmit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass53,683 miles (+3,076)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,683 miles
    Test number
    607564505116
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass50,607 miles (+12,354)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    50,607 miles
    Test number
    656833944097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,253 miles (+11,005)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    38,253 miles
    Test number
    339918433061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted

  18. Pass27,248 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    27,248 miles
    Test number
    347851952073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,650 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    26,650 miles
    Test number
    148997711175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,508 miles (+2,467)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    25,508 miles
    Test number
    101576100133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    23,041 miles
    Test number
    480568219148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,041 miles (+2,144)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,041 miles
    Test number
    562768919102
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass20,897 miles (+1,914)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    20,897 miles
    Test number
    644281008186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,983 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,983 miles
    Test number
    380081217114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,874 miles (+2,735)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,874 miles
    Test number
    202500617485
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/R tyre nearly ON limits of tread wear

  26. Pass16,139 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    16,139 miles
    Test number
    423616416160
    • NoteRear tyres are close to wear bar indicators

Questions about T78 SBD

Does T78 SBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T78 SBD is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T78 SBD?
The MOT on T78 SBD is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T78 SBD done?
T78 SBD was recorded at 83,450 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 3,330 miles a year.
Has T78 SBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T78 SBD has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T78 SBD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jul 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T78 SBD find?
T78 SBD passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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