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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

C8 GAGMOT history

C8 GAG is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 27 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 87,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

C8 GAG blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 May 2027
Mileage
87,606 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,361 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 GAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 GAG was last recorded at 87,606 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,372 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
234 miles
Average per year
2,361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,606 miles
  • 2025 – 87,372 miles
  • 2024 – 87,024 miles
  • 2023 – 83,643 miles
  • 2022 – 82,139 miles
  • 2021 – 81,378 miles
  • 2019 – 79,404 miles
  • 2018 – 77,614 miles
  • 2017 – 73,773 miles
  • 2016 – 72,808 miles
  • 2014 – 72,370 miles
  • 2013 – 71,839 miles
  • 2012 – 70,780 miles
  • 2011 – 69,023 miles
  • 2010 – 68,341 miles
  • 2009 – 64,452 miles
  • 2008 – 58,353 miles
  • 2007 – 42,901 miles
  • 2006 – 40,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,606 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid pipe to flexi in wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,606 miles (+234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    87,606 miles
    Test number
    252426701607
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass87,372 miles (+5)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    87,372 miles
    Test number
    432468172188
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid pipe to flexi in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail87,367 miles (+343)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,367 miles
    Test number
    840782393053
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid pipe to flexi in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass87,024 miles (+3,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    87,024 miles
    Test number
    138955112980
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass83,643 miles (+1,504)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    83,643 miles
    Test number
    347325111942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,139 miles (+761)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,139 miles
    Test number
    102336325933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,378 miles (+1,974)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,378 miles
    Test number
    214668818385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,404 miles
    Test number
    340864096969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,404 miles (+1,790)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,404 miles
    Test number
    591396889864
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass77,614 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    77,614 miles
    Test number
    955538707199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,611 miles (+3,838)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,611 miles
    Test number
    482078388631
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  12. Pass73,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    73,773 miles
    Test number
    477348377301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,773 miles (+965)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,773 miles
    Test number
    147194740216
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass72,808 miles (+438)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,808 miles
    Test number
    136602153746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,370 miles (+531)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,370 miles
    Test number
    999372384112
    • NoteAll tyres deteriorated on outside edges
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass71,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    71,839 miles
    Test number
    675715283174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,839 miles (+1,059)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,839 miles
    Test number
    955645683166
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass70,780 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    70,780 miles
    Test number
    295968582132
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail70,780 miles (+1,757)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,780 miles
    Test number
    955058082109
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass69,023 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    69,023 miles
    Test number
    238767921254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,341 miles (+3,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    68,341 miles
    Test number
    704818120278
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass64,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    64,452 miles
    Test number
    250113559108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    254295858147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail58,353 miles (+15,452)3 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,353 miles
    Test number
    170262358129
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from gearbox rear main oil seal

  25. Pass42,901 miles (+2,675)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,901 miles
    Test number
    571291937189
    • NoteBrake fluid contaminated

  26. Pass40,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,226 miles
    Test number
    974601896068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 GAG

Does C8 GAG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 GAG is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 GAG?
The MOT on C8 GAG is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 GAG done?
C8 GAG was recorded at 87,606 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 2,361 miles a year.
Has C8 GAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 GAG has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 GAG 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 GAG find?
C8 GAG passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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