BMW Z3 T78SBD has 26 MOTs

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This 1999 BMW Z3 has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 83,450 miles 2 weeks ago on Tuesday 14th July 2026 at 10:12.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Friday 16th July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

T78SBD MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED16TH JULY 202783,450 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED16TH JULY 202516TH JULY 202677,799 MI
PASSED17TH JULY 202416TH JULY 202575,044 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
FAILED15TH JULY 202475,059 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 202320TH SEPTEMBER 202474,528 MI
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 202220TH SEPTEMBER 202372,002 MI
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 202120TH SEPTEMBER 202268,786 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded Slightly Corroded On Bottom Coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED26TH AUGUST 202020TH SEPTEMBER 202165,499 MI
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 201920TH SEPTEMBER 202064,046 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 201820TH SEPTEMBER 201961,659 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 20173RD SEPTEMBER 201859,349 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Hand Brake Efficiency Slightly Low But Wheels Locking
FAILED24TH AUGUST 201759,338 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Insecure Link Rod Detached From Anti Roll Bar End (2.4.g.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Hand Brake Efficiency Slightly Low But Wheels Locking
PASSED20TH APRIL 201619TH APRIL 201757,099 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED12TH APRIL 201657,065 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. FAIL - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  3. FAIL - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit On Limmit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED14TH APRIL 201513TH APRIL 201653,683 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 201419TH FEBRUARY 201550,607 MI
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 201319TH FEBRUARY 201438,253 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Outer Sill Covers Fitted
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 201219TH FEBRUARY 201327,248 MI
PASSED27TH APRIL 201128TH APRIL 201226,650 MI
PASSED16TH APRIL 201028TH APRIL 201125,508 MI
FAILED28TH APRIL 200923,041 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED28TH APRIL 200928TH APRIL 201023,041 MI
PASSED10TH APRIL 200828TH APRIL 200920,897 MI
PASSED21ST APRIL 200728TH APRIL 200818,983 MI
FAILED20TH APRIL 200718,874 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - O/s/r Tyre Nearly On Limits Of Tread Wear
PASSED26TH APRIL 200628TH APRIL 200716,139 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear Tyres Are Close To Wear Bar Indicators
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

T78SBD Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 81% | MOT Failure Rate: 19%

T78SBD MOT Comments

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T78SBD Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 83,450 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,091 miles

T78SBD FAQs

This Bmw Z3 with registration T78SBD was manufactured on Friday 31st December 1999 so it is currently 27 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.9 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 83,450 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 3,091 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Bmw Z3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means T78SBD has a 81% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw Z3 has had 16 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 2 Major, 0 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw Z3 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does T78SBD have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 30th July 2026 T78SBD does have an active MOT. Read more

Is T78SBD Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 30th July 2026 T78SBD does have Tax. Read more

When does T78SBD Tax expire?

The current Tax for T78SBD will expire in 2 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does T78SBD MOT expire?

The current MOT for T78SBD will expire in 12 months on Friday 16th July 2027. Read more

When did T78SBD have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for T78SBD was on Tuesday 14th July 2026 at 10:12. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has T78SBD Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for T78SBD we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has T78SBD Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for T78SBD we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 81% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is T78SBD?

T78SBD is registered as a 1999 Bmw Z3. Read more

How many miles has T78SBD done?

The odometer reading for T78SBD at the last MOT in July 2026 was 83,450 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,091 miles per year. Read more

How old is T78SBD?

The vehicle T78SBD was manufactured in 1999 so it is currently 27 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 28th April 1999. Read more

What colour is T78SBD?

The official colour of T78SBD is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does T78SBD have?

T78SBD has a 1.9 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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