BMW Z3
Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc
C8 TCPMOT history
C8 TCP is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 17 Feb 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 20 MOT tests, with 118,082 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 118,082 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 20 passed · 0 failed
- Per year
- 3,302 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 TCP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 17 Feb 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 TCP was last recorded at 118,082 miles on 1 May 2026, 237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 117,845 miles · 30 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 237 miles
- Average per year
- 3,302 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,082 miles
- 2025 – 117,845 miles
- 2023 – 117,312 miles
- 2022 – 116,871 miles
- 2021 – 116,412 miles
- 2020 – 115,891 miles
- 2019 – 115,454 miles
- 2018 – 114,980 miles
- 2016 – 114,797 miles
- 2015 – 113,499 miles
- 2014 – 108,577 miles
- 2013 – 105,262 miles
- 2012 – 102,319 miles
- 2011 – 97,824 miles
- 2010 – 93,451 miles
- 2009 – 84,636 miles
- 2008 – 75,473 miles
- 2007 – 66,252 miles
- 2006 – 57,474 miles
- 2005 – 49,407 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011
Full MOT history
20 tests since 14 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,082 miles (+237)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 118,082 miles
- Test number
- 118326840236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,845 miles (+533)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 117,845 miles
- Test number
- 793418603188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,312 miles (+441)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 117,312 miles
- Test number
- 927891817369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,871 miles (+459)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 116,871 miles
- Test number
- 638099433973
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,412 miles (+521)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 116,412 miles
- Test number
- 656081519944
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,891 miles (+437)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 115,891 miles
- Test number
- 204375980158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,454 miles (+474)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 115,454 miles
- Test number
- 814288441554
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,980 miles (+183)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 114,980 miles
- Test number
- 549022464574
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,797 miles (+1,298)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 114,797 miles
- Test number
- 392152086794
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,499 miles (+4,922)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 113,499 miles
- Test number
- 749232927128
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush body (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush body (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints
Pass108,577 miles (+3,315)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 108,577 miles
- Test number
- 119796714243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,262 miles (+2,943)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 105,262 miles
- Test number
- 226665313273
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFront brake pads look low
Pass102,319 miles (+4,495)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 102,319 miles
- Test number
- 709876102291
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass97,824 miles (+4,373)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 97,824 miles
- Test number
- 749853501291
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass93,451 miles (+8,815)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 93,451 miles
- Test number
- 251170300229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,636 miles (+9,163)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 84,636 miles
- Test number
- 422330899192
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,473 miles (+9,221)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 75,473 miles
- Test number
- 650453308280
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,252 miles (+8,778)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 66,252 miles
- Test number
- 384039097195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,474 miles (+8,067)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 57,474 miles
- Test number
- 161193996119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,407 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 49,407 miles
- Test number
- 540535095118
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about C8 TCP
- Does C8 TCP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 TCP is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 TCP?
- The MOT on C8 TCP is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 TCP done?
- C8 TCP was recorded at 118,082 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 3,302 miles a year.
- Has C8 TCP ever failed its MOT?
- No. C8 TCP has passed all 20 of its MOT tests on record.
- Has the mileage on C8 TCP 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 TCP find?
- C8 TCP passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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