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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T43 CVPMOT history

T43 CVP is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 15 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 36 MOT tests, with 118,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
118,975 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
36
19 passed · 17 failed
Per year
3,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T43 CVP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T43 CVP was last recorded at 118,975 miles on 27 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Oct 2025: 118,975 miles, lower than 118,976 miles on 3 Oct 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
118,976 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Average per year
3,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,975 miles
  • 2022 – 117,088 miles
  • 2021 – 115,559 miles
  • 2020 – 114,575 miles
  • 2019 – 113,341 miles
  • 2018 – 109,201 miles
  • 2017 – 108,147 miles
  • 2016 – 105,916 miles
  • 2015 – 104,418 miles
  • 2014 – 104,371 miles
  • 2013 – 104,147 miles
  • 2012 – 103,210 miles
  • 2011 – 99,289 miles
  • 2010 – 98,910 miles
  • 2009 – 95,082 miles
  • 2008 – 88,391 miles
  • 2007 – 77,015 miles
  • 2006 – 65,929 miles
  • 2005 – 54,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,975 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderside has some corrosion

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2005–2011

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

36 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,975 miles (-1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    118,975 miles
    Test number
    669186312792
    • AdvisoryUnderside has some corrosion

  2. Fail118,976 miles (+1,888)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,976 miles
    Test number
    976490666801
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre rubbing on inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to flour (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has corrosion

  3. Pass117,088 miles (+1,529)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    117,088 miles
    Test number
    588197442020
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Cooler pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass115,559 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,559 miles
    Test number
    507873030377
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail115,558 miles (+983)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,558 miles
    Test number
    453582995695
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass114,575 miles (+1,234)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,575 miles
    Test number
    953396999697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,341 miles
    Test number
    355156726868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,341 miles (+4,140)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,341 miles
    Test number
    269267513898
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass109,201 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    109,201 miles
    Test number
    964728473350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail109,201 miles (+1,054)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,201 miles
    Test number
    711235067550
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass108,147 miles (+2,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    108,147 miles
    Test number
    462291788607
    • AdvisorySlight cracking both front tyres

  12. Pass105,916 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    105,916 miles
    Test number
    272688221213
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Signs of perishing between outer tyre wall and outer edge of tread area

  13. Fail105,862 miles (+67)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,862 miles
    Test number
    701868809797
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Signs of perishing between outer tyre wall and outer edge of tread area
    • AdvisoryTraction control lamp iluminated

  14. Fail105,795 miles (+28)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,795 miles
    Test number
    150369677460
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail105,767 miles (+31)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,767 miles
    Test number
    275511593891
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort very low effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  16. Fail105,736 miles (+1,318)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,736 miles
    Test number
    586506004402
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass104,418 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    104,418 miles
    Test number
    588233173118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass104,371 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    104,371 miles
    Test number
    586737284235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail104,371 miles (+12)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,371 miles
    Test number
    846716484286
    • FailureNearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail104,359 miles (+212)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,359 miles
    Test number
    999387774225
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass104,147 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    104,147 miles
    Test number
    356741563123
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail104,133 miles (+923)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,133 miles
    Test number
    568392153129
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass103,210 miles (+14)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    103,210 miles
    Test number
    638812602143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCentre exhaust rusty.
    • NoteOffside front steering rack gaiter twisted.
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe rusty.

  24. Fail103,196 miles (+3,907)4 failures5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,196 miles
    Test number
    625941992014
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCentre exhaust rusty.
    • NoteOffside front steering rack gaiter twisted.
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe rusty.
    • NoteOffside rear hand brake cable outer casing chaffed.

  25. Pass99,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    99,289 miles
    Test number
    707276611184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail99,289 miles (+379)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,289 miles
    Test number
    665626511105
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  27. Pass98,910 miles (+3,828)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    98,910 miles
    Test number
    453053770282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass95,082 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    95,082 miles
    Test number
    964815579279
    • NoteTc light on

  29. Fail95,082 miles (+6,691)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,082 miles
    Test number
    124515079259
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteTc light on

  30. Pass88,391 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    88,391 miles
    Test number
    683324678247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSteering rack damp

  31. Fail88,391 miles (+11,376)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,391 miles
    Test number
    854294778244
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSteering rack damp
    • NoteUnable to check wipers

  32. Pass77,015 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    77,015 miles
    Test number
    142152767216
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  33. Fail77,015 miles (+11,086)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,015 miles
    Test number
    760071267231
    • FailureNearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket broken

  34. Pass65,929 miles (+11,292)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    65,929 miles
    Test number
    843386056223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteNearside rear handbrake reading low

  35. Pass54,637 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    54,637 miles
    Test number
    722015765298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Fail54,633 miles2 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,633 miles
    Test number
    463254565217
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRad leaking †rear strutts weaping †nearside rear tyre nailed †advise front disc corroded †front link rod bushes cracking †

Questions about T43 CVP

Does T43 CVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T43 CVP is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T43 CVP?
The MOT on T43 CVP is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T43 CVP done?
T43 CVP was recorded at 118,975 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 3,201 miles a year.
Has T43 CVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T43 CVP has failed 17 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T43 CVP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Oct 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T43 CVP find?
T43 CVP passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: underside has some corrosion.

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