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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

X78 YAHMOT history

X78 YAH is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 74,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

X78 YAH silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
74,858 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X78 YAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X78 YAH was last recorded at 74,858 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,846 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
3,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,858 miles
  • 2025 – 71,240 miles
  • 2024 – 70,139 miles
  • 2023 – 65,991 miles
  • 2022 – 64,278 miles
  • 2021 – 62,187 miles
  • 2020 – 61,700 miles
  • 2019 – 59,048 miles
  • 2018 – 58,501 miles
  • 2017 – 57,270 miles
  • 2016 – 56,500 miles
  • 2015 – 54,213 miles
  • 2014 – 49,996 miles
  • 2013 – 40,146 miles
  • 2012 – 29,574 miles
  • 2008 – 28,758 miles
  • 2007 – 17,941 miles
  • 2006 – 9,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,858 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryEvidence of wheel rubbing on nearside front under wheel arch

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • All direction indicators slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Passenger seat moving inadvertently.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,858 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    74,858 miles
    Test number
    209318627677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEvidence of wheel rubbing on nearside front under wheel arch

  2. Fail74,846 miles (+3,606)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,846 miles
    Test number
    353740440774
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative adjuster switch cannot be turned to adjust (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside rear faded colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryEvidence of wheel rubbing on nearside front inner wheel arch

  3. Pass71,240 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    71,240 miles
    Test number
    723091521837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail71,194 miles (+1,055)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,194 miles
    Test number
    840891327699
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass70,139 miles (+6)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    70,139 miles
    Test number
    754526878855
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat moving inadvertently.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail70,133 miles (+4,142)1 dangerous1 major3 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,133 miles
    Test number
    985373913149
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat moving inadvertently.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass65,991 miles (+1,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    65,991 miles
    Test number
    997758803565
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has perishing to tread
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  8. Pass64,278 miles (+2,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    64,278 miles
    Test number
    961048359221
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded and front tyres cracking

  9. Pass62,187 miles (+487)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    62,187 miles
    Test number
    783177505607
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear propshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Top of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass61,700 miles (+2,652)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    61,700 miles
    Test number
    777781498118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,048 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    59,048 miles
    Test number
    834071598092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,501 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    58,501 miles
    Test number
    411233170505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,491 miles (+1,221)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,491 miles
    Test number
    334231802291
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted fiction pad insecure (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass57,270 miles (+770)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    57,270 miles
    Test number
    559192599453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,500 miles (+2,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    56,500 miles
    Test number
    826776428770
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass54,213 miles (+4,217)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    54,213 miles
    Test number
    515860985119
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre scruubing inside edge

  17. Pass49,996 miles (+9,850)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,996 miles
    Test number
    126523954160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,146 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,146 miles
    Test number
    589118753139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,143 miles (+10,569)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,143 miles
    Test number
    656527053164
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass29,574 miles (+816)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    29,574 miles
    Test number
    799606612181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,758 miles (+10,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    28,758 miles
    Test number
    293902438347
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass17,941 miles (+8,011)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    17,941 miles
    Test number
    444271087247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,930 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    9,930 miles
    Test number
    811818176218
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFuel tank strap out of position.

Questions about X78 YAH

Does X78 YAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X78 YAH is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X78 YAH?
The MOT on X78 YAH is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X78 YAH done?
X78 YAH was recorded at 74,858 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 3,345 miles a year.
Has X78 YAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X78 YAH has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on X78 YAH 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 X78 YAH find?
X78 YAH passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; evidence of wheel rubbing on nearside front under wheel arch.

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