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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,991 cc

C8 ABKMOT history

C8 ABK is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 9 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 76,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

C8 ABK silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
76,036 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 ABK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
9 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 ABK was last recorded at 76,036 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,737 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
299 miles
Average per year
1,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,036 miles
  • 2024 – 75,737 miles
  • 2023 – 75,038 miles
  • 2022 – 74,317 miles
  • 2021 – 73,585 miles
  • 2020 – 72,509 miles
  • 2019 – 70,757 miles
  • 2018 – 68,931 miles
  • 2017 – 67,708 miles
  • 2016 – 65,736 miles
  • 2015 – 63,947 miles
  • 2014 – 62,324 miles
  • 2013 – 59,929 miles
  • 2012 – 57,702 miles
  • 2011 – 55,580 miles
  • 2010 – 53,539 miles
  • 2009 – 51,904 miles
  • 2008 – 49,835 miles
  • 2007 – 46,349 miles
  • 2006 – 42,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,036 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.

  • Offside steering tie rod has play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Outer sills rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,036 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    76,036 miles
    Test number
    913428349227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,737 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    75,737 miles
    Test number
    230454840183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,038 miles (+721)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    75,038 miles
    Test number
    676993847894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    74,317 miles
    Test number
    787195878778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail74,317 miles (+732)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,317 miles
    Test number
    337251557118
    • MajorOffside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play TIE ROD PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  6. Pass73,585 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    73,585 miles
    Test number
    455070767722
    • AdvisoryOffside steering tie rod has play
    • AdvisoryOuter sills rusty

  7. Fail73,585 miles (+1,076)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,585 miles
    Test number
    838343792904
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering tie rod has play
    • AdvisoryOuter sills rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass72,509 miles (+1,752)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    72,509 miles
    Test number
    648427370863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass70,757 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,757 miles
    Test number
    540313260291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail70,757 miles (+1,826)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,757 miles
    Test number
    701913421765
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass68,931 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,931 miles
    Test number
    737456033932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    67,708 miles
    Test number
    442685486092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,708 miles (+1,972)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,708 miles
    Test number
    348983453263
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass65,736 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,736 miles
    Test number
    299290907445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,947 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,947 miles
    Test number
    216708745433
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  16. Fail63,947 miles (+1,623)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,947 miles
    Test number
    218588745192
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass62,324 miles (+2,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,324 miles
    Test number
    778325854131
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  18. Fail59,929 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,929 miles
    Test number
    289480453416
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass59,929 miles (+2,227)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    59,929 miles
    Test number
    856290953177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass57,702 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,702 miles
    Test number
    289592852460
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  21. Fail57,702 miles (+2,122)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,702 miles
    Test number
    675852352151
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass55,580 miles (+2,041)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    55,580 miles
    Test number
    206738651114
    • NoteChip offside lower front screen

  23. Pass53,539 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,539 miles
    Test number
    211154050494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChip lower front screen

  24. Fail53,539 miles (+1,635)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,539 miles
    Test number
    914024450168
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChip lower front screen

  25. Pass51,904 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,904 miles
    Test number
    384379549132
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChip off side front lower screen
    • NoteOff side front suspension soft
    • NoteOff side front tyre side wall damage

  26. Fail51,904 miles (+2,069)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,904 miles
    Test number
    414759049122
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChip off side front lower screen
    • NoteOff side front suspension soft
    • NoteOff side front tyre side wall damage

  27. Pass49,835 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    49,835 miles
    Test number
    250228458147
    • NoteBoth front & rear brake discs badly worn & lipped

  28. Fail49,835 miles (+3,486)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,835 miles
    Test number
    863508058126
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front & rear brake discs badly worn & lipped

  29. Pass46,349 miles (+4,323)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    46,349 miles
    Test number
    680476657102
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Pass42,026 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    42,026 miles
    Test number
    742988056122
    • NoteNear side rear tyre close to limit

Questions about C8 ABK

Does C8 ABK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 ABK is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C8 ABK?
The MOT on C8 ABK is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 ABK done?
C8 ABK was recorded at 76,036 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 1,743 miles a year.
Has C8 ABK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 ABK has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on C8 ABK 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 C8 ABK find?
C8 ABK passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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