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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T225 CBYMOT history

T225 CBY is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 85,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
85,031 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T225 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
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T225 CBY was last recorded at 85,031 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,288 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
743 miles
Average per year
2,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,031 miles
  • 2024 – 84,288 miles
  • 2023 – 83,945 miles
  • 2022 – 83,500 miles
  • 2021 – 83,052 miles
  • 2020 – 82,821 miles
  • 2019 – 82,550 miles
  • 2018 – 81,891 miles
  • 2017 – 80,539 miles
  • 2016 – 77,870 miles
  • 2015 – 75,713 miles
  • 2014 – 70,997 miles
  • 2013 – 68,211 miles
  • 2012 – 60,795 miles
  • 2011 – 53,769 miles
  • 2010 – 51,619 miles
  • 2009 – 48,417 miles
  • 2008 – 45,644 miles
  • 2006 – 36,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,031 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,031 miles (+743)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    85,031 miles
    Test number
    211007668955
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass84,288 miles (+343)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    84,288 miles
    Test number
    830021481669
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass83,945 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    83,945 miles
    Test number
    769575508758
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail83,945 miles (+445)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,945 miles
    Test number
    813126972933
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass83,500 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    83,500 miles
    Test number
    751257764653
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail83,500 miles (+448)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,500 miles
    Test number
    850527127773
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass83,052 miles (+231)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,052 miles
    Test number
    629012624969
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass82,821 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,821 miles
    Test number
    624484629708
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail82,821 miles (+271)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,821 miles
    Test number
    478727432387
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass82,550 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,550 miles
    Test number
    620516276298
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail82,544 miles (+653)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,544 miles
    Test number
    565637362153
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass81,891 miles (+1,352)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    81,891 miles
    Test number
    677110420778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass80,539 miles (+2,669)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    80,539 miles
    Test number
    323811508793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass77,870 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    77,870 miles
    Test number
    260446157014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in inner rack joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail77,870 miles (+2,157)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,870 miles
    Test number
    569470593958
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in inner rack joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass75,713 miles (+4,716)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    75,713 miles
    Test number
    859082645050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,997 miles (+2,786)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    70,997 miles
    Test number
    486508754025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,211 miles (+7,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    68,211 miles
    Test number
    328254693165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail60,795 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,795 miles
    Test number
    189988502264
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass60,795 miles (+7,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    60,795 miles
    Test number
    259808502274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass53,769 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,769 miles
    Test number
    266831621294
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition

  22. Fail53,769 miles (+2,150)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,769 miles
    Test number
    735500921202
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition

  23. Fail51,619 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,619 miles
    Test number
    844846080039
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass51,619 miles (+3,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    51,619 miles
    Test number
    974766880027
    • AdvisoryInner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass48,417 miles (+68)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    48,417 miles
    Test number
    820178799058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight lift in n/s front shock absorber

  26. Fail48,349 miles (+2,705)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,349 miles
    Test number
    282419879051
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass45,644 miles (+9,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    45,644 miles
    Test number
    853176348096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  28. Pass36,172 miles (+1,628)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    36,172 miles
    Test number
    452431966314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass34,544 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    34,544 miles
    Test number
    690008296172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T225 CBY

Does T225 CBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T225 CBY is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T225 CBY?
The MOT on T225 CBY is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T225 CBY done?
T225 CBY was recorded at 85,031 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 2,621 miles a year.
Has T225 CBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T225 CBY has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T225 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 T225 CBY find?
T225 CBY passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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