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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V78 GGFMOT history

V78 GGF is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 27 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 40,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

V78 GGF red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
40,941 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V78 GGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V78 GGF was last recorded at 40,941 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,743 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
198 miles
Average per year
980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,941 miles
  • 2025 – 40,743 miles
  • 2024 – 40,313 miles
  • 2023 – 39,981 miles
  • 2021 – 38,864 miles
  • 2020 – 38,197 miles
  • 2019 – 37,229 miles
  • 2018 – 36,899 miles
  • 2017 – 36,554 miles
  • 2016 – 35,917 miles
  • 2015 – 35,677 miles
  • 2014 – 34,960 miles
  • 2013 – 32,628 miles
  • 2012 – 28,718 miles
  • 2011 – 24,933 miles
  • 2008 – 23,588 miles
  • 2007 – 22,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,941 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,941 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    40,941 miles
    Test number
    745540176043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,743 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    40,743 miles
    Test number
    495420562223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass40,313 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    40,313 miles
    Test number
    265864598821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail40,309 miles (+328)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,309 miles
    Test number
    665776342958
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass39,981 miles (+1,117)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    39,981 miles
    Test number
    336377275999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,864 miles (+667)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    38,864 miles
    Test number
    465540290126
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass38,197 miles (+968)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    38,197 miles
    Test number
    964053364673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,229 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,229 miles
    Test number
    911605983985
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail37,229 miles (+330)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,229 miles
    Test number
    459575329126
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass36,899 miles (+345)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,899 miles
    Test number
    492882253089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass36,554 miles (+637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,554 miles
    Test number
    251518986058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass35,917 miles (+240)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,917 miles
    Test number
    925548944662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass35,677 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,677 miles
    Test number
    168295375019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,960 miles (+2,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,960 miles
    Test number
    775142674032
    • 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)

  15. Pass32,628 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,628 miles
    Test number
    437602173012
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail32,628 miles (+3,910)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,628 miles
    Test number
    468511973068
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass28,718 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,718 miles
    Test number
    168035172007
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail28,715 miles (+3,782)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,715 miles
    Test number
    176294172070
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass24,933 miles (+1,345)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,933 miles
    Test number
    845131281096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,588 miles (+724)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,588 miles
    Test number
    624337938300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    22,864 miles
    Test number
    830407097253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V78 GGF

Does V78 GGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V78 GGF is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V78 GGF?
The MOT on V78 GGF is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V78 GGF done?
V78 GGF was recorded at 40,941 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 980 miles a year.
Has V78 GGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V78 GGF has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on V78 GGF 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 GGF find?
V78 GGF passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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