BMW Z3
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc
C8 PWSMOT history
C8 PWS is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Apr 2000. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 69,052 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 69,052 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,290 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 PWS
- 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 Apr 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 PWS was last recorded at 69,052 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 68,583 miles · 21 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 469 miles
- Average per year
- 2,290 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 69,052 miles
- 2025 – 68,583 miles
- 2022 – 68,042 miles
- 2020 – 66,999 miles
- 2019 – 66,613 miles
- 2018 – 63,705 miles
- 2017 – 59,459 miles
- 2016 – 53,480 miles
- 2015 – 51,800 miles
- 2014 – 49,787 miles
- 2013 – 48,717 miles
- 2012 – 48,236 miles
- 2009 – 48,042 miles
- 2008 – 41,100 miles
- 2007 – 33,214 miles
- 2006 – 22,560 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass69,052 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both inner and outer sills
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underbody and all underbody components
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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
22 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,052 miles (+469)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 69,052 miles
- Test number
- 567513455090
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both inner and outer sills
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underbody and all underbody components
Pass68,583 miles (+541)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2026
- Odometer
- 68,583 miles
- Test number
- 310708021316
- AdvisoryAge related underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass68,042 miles (+1,043)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 68,042 miles
- Test number
- 631666903998
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Pass66,999 miles (+386)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 66,999 miles
- Test number
- 588907109036
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass66,613 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 66,613 miles
- Test number
- 608312085931
- 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))
Fail66,612 miles (+2,907)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,612 miles
- Test number
- 485081628138
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- 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))
Pass63,705 miles (+4,246)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 63,705 miles
- Test number
- 616100610450
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished and cracking
Pass59,459 miles (+5,979)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 59,459 miles
- Test number
- 112592749592
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is cracked and perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass53,480 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 53,480 miles
- Test number
- 101415911364
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail53,480 miles (+1,680)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,480 miles
- Test number
- 950318523927
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass51,800 miles (+2,013)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2016
- Odometer
- 51,800 miles
- Test number
- 539953045153
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail49,787 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,787 miles
- Test number
- 287693324451
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass49,787 miles (+1,070)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2015
- Odometer
- 49,787 miles
- Test number
- 548183924125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,717 miles (+1)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 48,717 miles
- Test number
- 338818923117
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteExhaust bracket corroded[gearbox]
Fail48,716 miles (+480)1 dangerous5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,716 miles
- Test number
- 276134823116
- DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteExhaust bracket corroded[gearbox]
Pass48,236 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 48,236 miles
- Test number
- 496979402169
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteCentre exhaust hanger corroded
Fail48,236 miles (+194)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,236 miles
- Test number
- 989119702187
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteCentre exhaust hanger corroded
Pass48,042 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 48,042 miles
- Test number
- 910546769212
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail48,042 miles (+6,942)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,042 miles
- Test number
- 441136569296
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass41,100 miles (+7,886)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 41,100 miles
- Test number
- 281172648218
- NoteFront discs slightly corroded
- NoteFront tyres on 2mm and perished
- NoteSlight play in osf bottom ball joint
Pass33,214 miles (+10,654)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 33,214 miles
- Test number
- 104783267213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,560 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 22,560 miles
- Test number
- 970480586001
- NoteBoth rear tyres getting low on tread
- NoteExhaust front pipe bracket corroded.
Questions about C8 PWS
- Does C8 PWS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 PWS is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 PWS?
- The MOT on C8 PWS is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 PWS done?
- C8 PWS was recorded at 69,052 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 2,290 miles a year.
- Has C8 PWS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 PWS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2019.
- Has the mileage on C8 PWS 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 PWS find?
- C8 PWS passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear greased; corrosion to both inner and outer sills; general corrosion to underbody and all underbody components.
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