BMW Z3
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc
V78 FBLMOT history
V78 FBL is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 64,708 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 May 2027
- Mileage
- 64,708 mi
- At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,547 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V78 FBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 2 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V78 FBL was last recorded at 64,708 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 63,823 miles · 25 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 885 miles
- Average per year
- 1,547 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 64,708 miles
- 2025 – 63,823 miles
- 2024 – 62,823 miles
- 2023 – 61,743 miles
- 2022 – 60,770 miles
- 2021 – 60,586 miles
- 2020 – 60,238 miles
- 2018 – 58,679 miles
- 2017 – 52,503 miles
- 2016 – 46,924 miles
- 2015 – 44,917 miles
- 2014 – 42,743 miles
- 2013 – 41,782 miles
- 2012 – 40,742 miles
- 2011 – 39,865 miles
- 2010 – 39,007 miles
- 2009 – 38,310 miles
- 2008 – 36,405 miles
- 2007 – 34,968 miles
- 2006 – 34,090 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass64,708 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Inner sills corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
23 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass64,708 miles (+885)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2027
- Odometer
- 64,708 miles
- Test number
- 119672742603
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass63,823 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2026
- Odometer
- 63,823 miles
- Test number
- 101760906972
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail63,817 miles (+994)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,817 miles
- Test number
- 439649794935
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass62,823 miles (+1,080)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2025
- Odometer
- 62,823 miles
- Test number
- 150245597721
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill has slight corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Outer sill has slight corrosion
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass61,743 miles (+973)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2024
- Odometer
- 61,743 miles
- Test number
- 606544336627
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill has slight corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill cover corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill cover corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill has slight corrosion
Pass60,770 miles (+184)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2023
- Odometer
- 60,770 miles
- Test number
- 553283613653
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside front Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass60,586 miles (+348)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2022
- Odometer
- 60,586 miles
- Test number
- 140209567161
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in grease.
- AdvisoryInner sills corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass60,238 miles (+1,559)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 60,238 miles
- Test number
- 312309910035
- AdvisoryInner sills corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside front service brake slightly tight.
Pass58,679 miles (+6,176)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 58,679 miles
- Test number
- 863092660903
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,503 miles (+60)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 52,503 miles
- Test number
- 285113331535
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,443 miles (+5,519)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,443 miles
- Test number
- 946288644724
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass46,924 miles (+2,007)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 46,924 miles
- Test number
- 744760828349
- AdvisoryFront suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f and n/s/f ball joints play (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre 1.6m n/s r tyre 1.6m (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,917 miles (+2,174)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 44,917 miles
- Test number
- 545944411340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,743 miles (+961)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 42,743 miles
- Test number
- 236390734245
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass41,782 miles (+1,040)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 41,782 miles
- Test number
- 599467023236
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass40,742 miles (+5)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 40,742 miles
- Test number
- 977572722213
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteHandbrake weaker on o/s/r
- NoteO/s/r tyre cracking
Fail40,737 miles (+872)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,737 miles
- Test number
- 907575712270
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteHandbrake weaker on o/s/r
- NoteO/s/r tyre cracking
Pass39,865 miles (+858)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 39,865 miles
- Test number
- 885740931261
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass39,007 miles (+697)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 39,007 miles
- Test number
- 630145320251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,310 miles (+1,905)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 38,310 miles
- Test number
- 380472839437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,405 miles (+1,437)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 36,405 miles
- Test number
- 451639138228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,968 miles (+878)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 34,968 miles
- Test number
- 523398827203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,090 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 34,090 miles
- Test number
- 961900786156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V78 FBL
- Does V78 FBL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V78 FBL is valid until 10 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V78 FBL?
- The MOT on V78 FBL is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V78 FBL done?
- V78 FBL was recorded at 64,708 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 1,547 miles a year.
- Has V78 FBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V78 FBL has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on V78 FBL 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 V78 FBL find?
- V78 FBL passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.
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