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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T203 CPPMOT history

T203 CPP is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 217,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2023
Mileage
217,763 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2022
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
9,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T203 CPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T203 CPP was last recorded at 217,763 miles on 15 Oct 2022, 5,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,452 miles · 24 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
5,311 miles
Average per year
9,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 217,763 miles
  • 2021 – 212,452 miles
  • 2020 – 205,404 miles
  • 2019 – 200,032 miles
  • 2018 – 191,314 miles
  • 2017 – 181,613 miles
  • 2016 – 170,839 miles
  • 2015 – 160,085 miles
  • 2014 – 148,117 miles
  • 2013 – 136,990 miles
  • 2012 – 131,860 miles
  • 2011 – 127,267 miles
  • 2010 – 119,964 miles
  • 2009 – 109,023 miles
  • 2008 – 94,617 miles
  • 2007 – 81,444 miles
  • 2006 – 70,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,763 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass217,763 miles (+5,311)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    217,763 miles
    Test number
    546409024732
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass212,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    212,452 miles
    Test number
    639491732482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail212,452 miles2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,452 miles
    Test number
    926248211991
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R sill .Hole not within 30cm of a stress point.Seems to be covered by tape.Advise repair

  4. Fail212,452 miles (+7,048)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,452 miles
    Test number
    293559585881
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R sill .Hole not within 30cm of a stress point.Seems to be covered by tape.Advise repair

  5. Pass205,404 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    205,404 miles
    Test number
    598642676805
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail205,404 miles (+5,372)2 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,404 miles
    Test number
    620806636962
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system badly corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" conv (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass200,032 miles (+437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    200,032 miles
    Test number
    356427785393
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail199,595 miles (+8,281)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,595 miles
    Test number
    224633096445
    • MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen misty cover (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass191,314 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    191,314 miles
    Test number
    217286959627
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust system has a slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Fail191,314 miles (+9,701)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,314 miles
    Test number
    731183711877
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust system has a slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Pass181,613 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    181,613 miles
    Test number
    633417973388
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated |Perished (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail181,601 miles (+10,762)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,601 miles
    Test number
    239089695333
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated |Perished (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass170,839 miles (+176)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    170,839 miles
    Test number
    779340679079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system lightly rubbing just fowling the inner flitch panel on full lock (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail170,663 miles (+10,578)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,663 miles
    Test number
    100200313772
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault on dash (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system lightly rubbing just fowling the inner flitch panel on full lock (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass160,085 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    160,085 miles
    Test number
    445392185195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail160,083 miles (+11,966)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,083 miles
    Test number
    627957075129
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass148,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    148,117 miles
    Test number
    719793084121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail148,117 miles (+11,127)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,117 miles
    Test number
    286628274193
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass136,990 miles (+5,130)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    136,990 miles
    Test number
    445180583192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass131,860 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    131,860 miles
    Test number
    487768002255
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir Bag Light On

  21. Fail131,860 miles (+4,593)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,860 miles
    Test number
    255038602283
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir Bag Light On

  22. Pass127,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    127,267 miles
    Test number
    526670611239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail127,267 miles (+7,303)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,267 miles
    Test number
    737437501296
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  24. Pass119,964 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    119,964 miles
    Test number
    374042800404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail119,930 miles (+10,907)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,930 miles
    Test number
    964991300201
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side front side lamp is cracked letting in water

  26. Pass109,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    109,023 miles
    Test number
    893892219272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail109,023 miles (+14,406)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,023 miles
    Test number
    714110319274
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass94,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    94,617 miles
    Test number
    764547108259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail94,617 miles (+13,173)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,617 miles
    Test number
    122585708255
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass81,444 miles (+11,414)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    81,444 miles
    Test number
    651850497124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass70,030 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    70,030 miles
    Test number
    393713316433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T203 CPP

Does T203 CPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T203 CPP expired on 14 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T203 CPP?
The MOT on T203 CPP expired on 14 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T203 CPP done?
T203 CPP was recorded at 217,763 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2022, an average of 9,116 miles a year.
Has T203 CPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T203 CPP has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on T203 CPP 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 T203 CPP find?
T203 CPP passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; power steering pump has slight seepage.

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