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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T179 CBYMOT history

T179 CBY is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 39,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
39,743 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T179 CBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T179 CBY was last recorded at 39,743 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,726 miles · 29 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
1,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,743 miles
  • 2025 – 36,928 miles
  • 2024 – 34,681 miles
  • 2023 – 34,384 miles
  • 2022 – 33,552 miles
  • 2021 – 31,298 miles
  • 2020 – 30,590 miles
  • 2019 – 29,819 miles
  • 2018 – 28,598 miles
  • 2017 – 27,749 miles
  • 2016 – 26,808 miles
  • 2015 – 25,669 miles
  • 2014 – 24,453 miles
  • 2013 – 23,257 miles
  • 2012 – 21,978 miles
  • 2011 – 20,969 miles
  • 2010 – 20,843 miles
  • 2009 – 20,275 miles
  • 2007 – 18,670 miles
  • 2006 – 17,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,743 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Interior mirror missing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,743 miles (+17)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    39,743 miles
    Test number
    802440882101
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail39,726 miles (+2,798)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,726 miles
    Test number
    701963696126
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass36,928 miles (+68)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    36,928 miles
    Test number
    258908710622
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail36,860 miles (+2,179)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,860 miles
    Test number
    961969908939
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass34,681 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    34,681 miles
    Test number
    410484678471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail34,519 miles (+135)12 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,519 miles
    Test number
    434167378340
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorFront Obligatory mirror missing rear view mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective gearbox to exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2056015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass34,384 miles (+832)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    34,384 miles
    Test number
    534377473472
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear springs appear to have collapsed.

  8. Pass33,552 miles (+2,254)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    33,552 miles
    Test number
    507142262645
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror missing.
    • 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))

  9. Pass31,298 miles (+708)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    31,298 miles
    Test number
    152417453536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is cracking

  10. Pass30,590 miles (+86)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    30,590 miles
    Test number
    686491517641
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWear/Play in steering column lower coupling.

  11. Fail30,504 miles (+685)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,504 miles
    Test number
    911536578487
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay/wear in steering column lower coupling
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass29,819 miles (+1,221)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,819 miles
    Test number
    927880430638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    28,598 miles
    Test number
    198264279064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,598 miles (+849)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,598 miles
    Test number
    556402620231
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass27,749 miles (+941)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    27,749 miles
    Test number
    600248278236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,808 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    26,808 miles
    Test number
    317930456747
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded

  17. Fail26,808 miles (+1,139)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,808 miles
    Test number
    147267562473
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded

  18. Pass25,669 miles (+1,216)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    25,669 miles
    Test number
    249186545402
    • NoteN/S/R shock absorber has slight seepage of oil
    • NoteFront pads getting close to legal litmit

  19. Pass24,453 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    24,453 miles
    Test number
    419907744144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail24,434 miles (+1,177)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,434 miles
    Test number
    308119724146
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is cracking

  21. Pass23,257 miles (+1,279)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    23,257 miles
    Test number
    578693923105
    • NoteAll tyres are cracking

  22. Pass21,978 miles (+1,009)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,978 miles
    Test number
    216484722103
    • NoteBoth front tyres tread is cracking

  23. Pass20,969 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    20,969 miles
    Test number
    835738441104
    • NoteFront tyres - start to crack <outer walls>.
    • NoteSlight play on the osf steering section.

  24. Fail20,969 miles (+126)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,969 miles
    Test number
    585308041190
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres - start to crack <outer walls>.
    • NoteSlight play on the osf steering section.

  25. Pass20,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    20,843 miles
    Test number
    152524830127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail20,843 miles (+568)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,843 miles
    Test number
    954064630102
    • FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • NoteFront numberplate discoloured.
    • NoteFront wipers does not clean windscreen effectively.

  27. Pass20,275 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    20,275 miles
    Test number
    862942559170
    • NoteFront no plate start to discolour

  28. Fail20,275 miles (+1,605)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,275 miles
    Test number
    884172559139
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront no plate start to discolour

  29. Pass18,670 miles (+1,580)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    18,670 miles
    Test number
    243315667144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass17,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    17,090 miles
    Test number
    293864626488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T179 CBY

Does T179 CBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T179 CBY is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T179 CBY?
The MOT on T179 CBY is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T179 CBY done?
T179 CBY was recorded at 39,743 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 1,122 miles a year.
Has T179 CBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T179 CBY has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T179 CBY 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 T179 CBY find?
T179 CBY passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective beam image affected; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective beam image affected; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os, and 1 more.

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