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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

2 CEXMOT history

2 CEX is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 28 Mar 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 112,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

2 CEX red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2026
Mileage
112,772 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2 CEX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

2 CEX was last recorded at 112,772 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,772 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,772 miles
  • 2023 – 111,517 miles
  • 2022 – 109,835 miles
  • 2021 – 108,712 miles
  • 2020 – 108,158 miles
  • 2018 – 102,880 miles
  • 2017 – 99,732 miles
  • 2016 – 88,439 miles
  • 2015 – 76,154 miles
  • 2014 – 67,963 miles
  • 2013 – 66,901 miles
  • 2012 – 66,270 miles
  • 2011 – 65,409 miles
  • 2010 – 64,140 miles
  • 2009 – 61,415 miles
  • 2008 – 55,208 miles
  • 2007 – 47,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,772 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s corroding (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Outer hand brake cables poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front plastic headlamp lenses yellowed and deteriorated and starting to affect output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Lower both lower suspension ball joints have lift in arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear handbrake cable not fitted into clip due to cable outer being swollen and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,772 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    112,772 miles
    Test number
    962663484802
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail112,772 miles (+1,255)15 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,772 miles
    Test number
    624149688558
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass111,517 miles (+1,682)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    111,517 miles
    Test number
    249592722725
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s brake reaction bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass109,835 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    109,835 miles
    Test number
    402207007837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,712 miles (+554)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    108,712 miles
    Test number
    726238844464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,158 miles (+5,278)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    108,158 miles
    Test number
    687775651848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,880 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    102,880 miles
    Test number
    272386726809
    • AdvisoryOuter hand brake cables poor

  8. Fail102,874 miles (+3,142)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,874 miles
    Test number
    825425325031
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached loose on to lower wishbone (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter hand brake cables poor

  9. Pass99,732 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    99,732 miles
    Test number
    975309707669
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front plastic headlamp lenses yellowed and deteriorated and starting to affect output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower both lower suspension ball joints have lift in arms
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake cable not fitted into clip due to cable outer being swollen and corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Body has slight corrosion both bolt on sill covers are corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides have heavy corrosion (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear both handbrake cable outers broken

  10. Fail99,730 miles (+11,291)5 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,730 miles
    Test number
    447711251897
    • FailureCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front plastic headlamp lenses yellowed and deteriorated and starting to affect output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower both lower suspension ball joints have lift in arms
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake cable not fitted into clip due to cable outer being swollen and corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Body has slight corrosion both bolt on sill covers are corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides have heavy corrosion (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear both handbrake cable outers broken

  11. Pass88,439 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    88,439 miles
    Test number
    482080466020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail88,439 miles (+12,285)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,439 miles
    Test number
    833820391524
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated More likely to be wear sensor (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

  13. Pass76,154 miles (+8,191)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,154 miles
    Test number
    929108345182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,963 miles (+1,062)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    67,963 miles
    Test number
    905878244016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,901 miles (+631)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    66,901 miles
    Test number
    355852953047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,270 miles (+861)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    66,270 miles
    Test number
    345544352094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,409 miles (+1,269)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    65,409 miles
    Test number
    945946221099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,140 miles (+2,725)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    64,140 miles
    Test number
    281396920015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,415 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    61,415 miles
    Test number
    202136539027
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres starting to crack centre of tread
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering arm

  20. Fail61,415 miles (+6,207)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,415 miles
    Test number
    434570839072
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres starting to crack centre of tread
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering arm

  21. Pass55,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    55,208 miles
    Test number
    192002448459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,208 miles (+7,859)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,208 miles
    Test number
    790589438054
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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 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)
    • NoteHigh level brake light one bulb working

  23. Pass47,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    47,349 miles
    Test number
    324177557061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail47,349 miles1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,349 miles
    Test number
    110214157495
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about 2 CEX

What vehicle is registration 2 CEX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2 CEX on a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 28 Mar 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 2 CEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 2 CEX expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 2 CEX?
The MOT on 2 CEX expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 2 CEX done?
2 CEX was recorded at 112,772 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 3,612 miles a year.
Has 2 CEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2 CEX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on 2 CEX 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 2 CEX find?
2 CEX passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s corroding; front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 4 more.

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