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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T243 CBKMOT history

T243 CBK is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 83,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
83,064 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T243 CBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T243 CBK was last recorded at 83,064 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,005 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
2,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,064 miles
  • 2025 – 83,005 miles
  • 2024 – 83,005 miles
  • 2023 – 83,004 miles
  • 2022 – 83,003 miles
  • 2020 – 81,607 miles
  • 2019 – 79,048 miles
  • 2017 – 77,821 miles
  • 2016 – 75,102 miles
  • 2014 – 65,617 miles
  • 2013 – 57,786 miles
  • 2012 – 55,178 miles
  • 2011 – 52,256 miles
  • 2010 – 49,576 miles
  • 2009 – 46,366 miles
  • 2008 – 43,741 miles
  • 2007 – 41,511 miles
  • 2006 – 37,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,064 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,064 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    83,064 miles
    Test number
    504591097754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass83,005 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    83,005 miles
    Test number
    914283845383
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail83,005 miles1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,005 miles
    Test number
    975006536957
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass83,005 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    83,005 miles
    Test number
    140414768508
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre rear view mirror missing

  5. Fail83,005 miles (+1)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,005 miles
    Test number
    217837977205
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre rear view mirror missing

  6. Pass83,004 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    83,004 miles
    Test number
    946580678607
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail83,003 miles (+1,396)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,003 miles
    Test number
    238954610086
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside rubbers split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass81,607 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    81,607 miles
    Test number
    606964092666
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail81,600 miles (+2,552)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,600 miles
    Test number
    401170451526
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Not matching with O/S (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass79,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,048 miles
    Test number
    822964336148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,048 miles (+1,227)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,048 miles
    Test number
    624634805866
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass77,821 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    77,821 miles
    Test number
    449335107497
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail77,821 miles (+2,719)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,821 miles
    Test number
    681770942011
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass75,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    75,102 miles
    Test number
    628787932716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,102 miles (+9,485)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,102 miles
    Test number
    795914439399
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  16. Pass65,617 miles (+7,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    65,617 miles
    Test number
    856765164309
    • 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)

  17. Pass57,786 miles (+2,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,786 miles
    Test number
    417335973152
    • 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)

  18. Pass55,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    55,178 miles
    Test number
    777875382190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,178 miles (+2,922)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,178 miles
    Test number
    448965882103
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass52,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    52,256 miles
    Test number
    557584571175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,254 miles (+2,678)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,254 miles
    Test number
    445074771195
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  22. Pass49,576 miles (+3,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    49,576 miles
    Test number
    960729870170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Fail46,366 miles2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,366 miles
    Test number
    214258969422
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass46,366 miles (+2,625)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,366 miles
    Test number
    850118069187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass43,741 miles (+2,230)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,741 miles
    Test number
    572129678182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,511 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    41,511 miles
    Test number
    612183077193
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower swivels †slight play in steering rack

  27. Fail41,511 miles (+4,397)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,511 miles
    Test number
    130912177135
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play steering rack

  28. Pass37,114 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    37,114 miles
    Test number
    640693076126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play steering rack

  29. Fail37,114 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,114 miles
    Test number
    954823676161
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play steering rack

Questions about T243 CBK

Does T243 CBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T243 CBK is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T243 CBK?
The MOT on T243 CBK is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T243 CBK done?
T243 CBK was recorded at 83,064 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 2,319 miles a year.
Has T243 CBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T243 CBK has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T243 CBK 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 T243 CBK find?
T243 CBK passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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