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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T880 RDSMOT history

T880 RDS is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 149,697 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2025
Mileage
149,697 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T880 RDS
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T880 RDS was last recorded at 149,697 miles on 8 Feb 2024, 2,132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,565 miles · 28 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2,132 miles
Average per year
5,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 149,697 miles
  • 2023 – 147,565 miles
  • 2022 – 145,160 miles
  • 2021 – 142,408 miles
  • 2019 – 139,066 miles
  • 2016 – 138,587 miles
  • 2015 – 137,046 miles
  • 2014 – 133,976 miles
  • 2013 – 131,111 miles
  • 2012 – 122,875 miles
  • 2011 – 115,535 miles
  • 2010 – 110,453 miles
  • 2009 – 98,299 miles
  • 2008 – 76,539 miles
  • 2007 – 65,720 miles
  • 2006 – 60,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,697 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass149,697 miles (+2,132)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    149,697 miles
    Test number
    555523611834
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass147,565 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    147,565 miles
    Test number
    249451596218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail147,565 miles (+2,405)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,565 miles
    Test number
    490692977166
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass145,160 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    145,160 miles
    Test number
    279719535079
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail145,159 miles (+2,751)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,159 miles
    Test number
    689844061262
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass142,408 miles (+3,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    142,408 miles
    Test number
    989292588822
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,066 miles (+479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,066 miles
    Test number
    506127906499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass138,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    138,587 miles
    Test number
    453740573217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail138,587 miles (+1,541)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,587 miles
    Test number
    114737143490
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass137,046 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    137,046 miles
    Test number
    294563633384
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  11. Fail137,046 miles (+3,070)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,046 miles
    Test number
    839051348212
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  12. Pass133,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    133,976 miles
    Test number
    696195364201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail133,976 miles (+2,865)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,976 miles
    Test number
    589735564273
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass131,111 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    131,111 miles
    Test number
    548576563207
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail131,111 miles (+8,236)2 dangerous7 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,111 miles
    Test number
    826986863228
    • DangerousBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass122,875 miles (+2,641)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    122,875 miles
    Test number
    296579862228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front brake tight
    • NoteParking brake tight

  17. Pass120,234 miles (+4,699)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    120,234 miles
    Test number
    315251622096
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteLambda at maximum 1.03

  18. Pass115,535 miles (+5,082)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    115,535 miles
    Test number
    375871131060
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes corroded
    • NoteBoth number plate light covers missing
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteFuel tank straps corroded
    • NoteSome corrosion on rear brake discs

  19. Pass110,453 miles (+11)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    110,453 miles
    Test number
    104441520401
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteExhaust system rusty
    • NoteRear silencer has been welded

  20. Fail110,442 miles (+12,143)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,442 miles
    Test number
    873478310014
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteExhaust system rusty

  21. Pass98,299 miles (+21,760)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    98,299 miles
    Test number
    173699619197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,539 miles (+10,819)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    76,539 miles
    Test number
    843375098003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • Note(adivse) under tray fitted.

  23. Pass65,720 miles (+5,514)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    65,720 miles
    Test number
    981098887026
    • NoteExhaust rear box outer cover corroding/ no leaks at present
    • NotePoor out put from offside front washer
    • NoteSlight play/wear in front steering rack
    • NoteSlight play/wear in nearside front bottom ball joint

  24. Pass60,206 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    60,206 miles
    Test number
    980681296072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,204 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,204 miles
    Test number
    423688786000
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about T880 RDS

Does T880 RDS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T880 RDS expired on 2 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T880 RDS?
The MOT on T880 RDS expired on 2 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T880 RDS done?
T880 RDS was recorded at 149,697 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2024, an average of 5,010 miles a year.
Has T880 RDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T880 RDS has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T880 RDS 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 T880 RDS find?
T880 RDS passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 2 more.

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