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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T488 TCFMOT history

T488 TCF is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 207,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
207,698 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T488 TCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T488 TCF was last recorded at 207,698 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,563 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
135 miles
Average per year
6,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 207,698 miles
  • 2025 – 207,563 miles
  • 2024 – 207,393 miles
  • 2023 – 207,308 miles
  • 2022 – 207,127 miles
  • 2021 – 207,027 miles
  • 2020 – 206,958 miles
  • 2019 – 206,905 miles
  • 2018 – 205,183 miles
  • 2016 – 204,969 miles
  • 2015 – 204,156 miles
  • 2014 – 203,760 miles
  • 2013 – 201,103 miles
  • 2012 – 199,994 miles
  • 2011 – 197,557 miles
  • 2010 – 193,432 miles
  • 2009 – 171,602 miles
  • 2008 – 143,355 miles
  • 2007 – 117,903 miles
  • 2006 – 91,921 miles
  • 2005 – 67,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,698 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,698 miles (+135)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    207,698 miles
    Test number
    100626542790
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass207,563 miles (+170)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    207,563 miles
    Test number
    613098154388
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass207,393 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    207,393 miles
    Test number
    906074224837
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail207,388 miles (+80)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,388 miles
    Test number
    972789769587
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass207,308 miles (+181)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    207,308 miles
    Test number
    474884438417
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass207,127 miles (+100)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    207,127 miles
    Test number
    601242840126
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass207,027 miles (+69)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    207,027 miles
    Test number
    973132175772
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strip corroded

  8. Pass206,958 miles (+53)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    206,958 miles
    Test number
    865115722995
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel tank strap corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass206,905 miles (+1,722)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    206,905 miles
    Test number
    812066658389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass205,183 miles (+214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    205,183 miles
    Test number
    539241563864
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass204,969 miles (+813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    204,969 miles
    Test number
    630519250904
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass204,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    204,156 miles
    Test number
    400634456640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail204,154 miles (+394)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,154 miles
    Test number
    396855012892
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass203,760 miles (+2,657)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    203,760 miles
    Test number
    946636994222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass201,103 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    201,103 miles
    Test number
    308436513359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass199,994 miles (+2,437)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    199,994 miles
    Test number
    679166092235
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteTraction control inoprative

  17. Pass197,557 miles (+4,125)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    197,557 miles
    Test number
    525913971217
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass193,432 miles (+21,830)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    193,432 miles
    Test number
    464806300472
    • NoteTraction control light on

  19. Pass171,602 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    171,602 miles
    Test number
    750966609345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail171,602 miles (+28,247)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,602 miles
    Test number
    464156809401
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass143,355 miles (+25,452)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    143,355 miles
    Test number
    900823808332
    • NoteOffside hand brake cable in poor condition

  22. Pass117,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    117,903 miles
    Test number
    872709987221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail117,903 miles (+25,982)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,903 miles
    Test number
    394609087211
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass91,921 miles (+24,807)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    91,921 miles
    Test number
    781459946272
    • NoteSlight play in n/s and o/s lower front ball joints †rear axel mounting bush poor

  25. Pass67,114 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    67,114 miles
    Test number
    762475195141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about T488 TCF

Does T488 TCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T488 TCF is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T488 TCF?
The MOT on T488 TCF is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T488 TCF done?
T488 TCF was recorded at 207,698 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 6,638 miles a year.
Has T488 TCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T488 TCF has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T488 TCF 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 T488 TCF find?
T488 TCF passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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