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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T280 CPPMOT history

T280 CPP is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 123,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
123,535 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T280 CPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T280 CPP was last recorded at 123,535 miles on 28 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,533 miles · 16 May 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,535 miles
  • 2025 – 122,909 miles
  • 2022 – 121,611 miles
  • 2021 – 120,213 miles
  • 2020 – 118,393 miles
  • 2019 – 116,827 miles
  • 2018 – 115,189 miles
  • 2017 – 113,016 miles
  • 2016 – 110,960 miles
  • 2015 – 108,566 miles
  • 2014 – 105,139 miles
  • 2013 – 102,151 miles
  • 2012 – 97,973 miles
  • 2011 – 92,024 miles
  • 2010 – 84,389 miles
  • 2009 – 77,896 miles
  • 2008 – 70,511 miles
  • 2007 – 62,634 miles
  • 2006 – 56,046 miles
  • 2005 – 47,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,535 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Coil spring corroded all have slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,535 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    123,535 miles
    Test number
    238294545468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail123,533 miles (+624)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,533 miles
    Test number
    482009712881
    • DangerousBrake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass122,909 miles (+18)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    122,909 miles
    Test number
    378645522679
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all have slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes worn and starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody components covered in sprayed sealant

  4. Fail122,891 miles (+1,280)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,891 miles
    Test number
    942970884672
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn lower bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all have slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes worn and starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts and small chunks out of tread and wearing inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear top bush not fitted all the way onto antiroll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody components covered in sprayed sealant

  5. Pass121,611 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,611 miles
    Test number
    410568816726
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryProtective coating has been applied to brake pipes

  6. Fail121,606 miles (+1,393)3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,606 miles
    Test number
    744080145492
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak housing to top hose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive valve cover ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,213 miles (+1,820)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    120,213 miles
    Test number
    747936961879
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sill trim covers corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Slight coolant leak from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Leak from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass118,393 miles (+1,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    118,393 miles
    Test number
    175113754105
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass116,827 miles (+1,638)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    116,827 miles
    Test number
    874974442555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,189 miles (+2,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    115,189 miles
    Test number
    638110825932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill trim cover corroded and holed

  11. Pass113,016 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    113,016 miles
    Test number
    256695339073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion N/S outer sill cover corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

  12. Fail113,016 miles (+2,056)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,016 miles
    Test number
    426986837012
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs corroded (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion N/S outer sill cover corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass110,960 miles (+2,394)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    110,960 miles
    Test number
    861049651600
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake cable deteriorated

  14. Pass108,566 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    108,566 miles
    Test number
    329198615448
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside parking brake cable slighty deteriorated

  15. Fail108,566 miles (+3,427)1 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,566 miles
    Test number
    618248015283
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside parking brake cable slighty deteriorated

  16. Pass105,139 miles (+2,988)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    105,139 miles
    Test number
    818457914269
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass102,151 miles (+4,178)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    102,151 miles
    Test number
    279701023223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass97,973 miles (+5,949)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    97,973 miles
    Test number
    258483132275
    • NoteFront pads look close/on limit time test
    • NoteRear discs slightly poor condition
    • NoteVarious parts exhausht deteriating

  19. Pass92,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    92,024 miles
    Test number
    987641631250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail92,024 miles (+7,635)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,024 miles
    Test number
    596031131283
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass84,389 miles (+6,493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    84,389 miles
    Test number
    592618520299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass77,896 miles (+7,385)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    77,896 miles
    Test number
    170510339283
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass70,511 miles (+7,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    70,511 miles
    Test number
    361089738423
    • 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)

  24. Pass62,634 miles (+6,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    62,634 miles
    Test number
    500726137258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass56,046 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    56,046 miles
    Test number
    403647636261
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass56,046 miles (+8,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    56,046 miles
    Test number
    340137536417
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass47,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    47,933 miles
    Test number
    541015745222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T280 CPP

Does T280 CPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T280 CPP is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T280 CPP?
The MOT on T280 CPP is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T280 CPP done?
T280 CPP was recorded at 123,535 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 3,646 miles a year.
Has T280 CPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T280 CPP has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T280 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 T280 CPP find?
T280 CPP passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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