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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

T8 NCVMOT history

T8 NCV is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 14 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 91,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
91,444 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 NCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 NCV was last recorded at 91,444 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,207 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
237 miles
Average per year
1,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,444 miles
  • 2025 – 91,207 miles
  • 2023 – 90,872 miles
  • 2022 – 90,425 miles
  • 2021 – 90,307 miles
  • 2020 – 89,780 miles
  • 2019 – 89,340 miles
  • 2018 – 89,063 miles
  • 2017 – 88,632 miles
  • 2016 – 88,095 miles
  • 2015 – 87,134 miles
  • 2014 – 85,835 miles
  • 2013 – 84,188 miles
  • 2012 – 82,401 miles
  • 2011 – 79,334 miles
  • 2010 – 74,665 miles
  • 2009 – 70,230 miles
  • 2008 – 65,180 miles
  • 2007 – 58,752 miles
  • 2006 – 52,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,444 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill cover corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,444 miles (+237)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    91,444 miles
    Test number
    621922985831
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill cover corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
  2. Pass91,207 miles (+335)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    91,207 miles
    Test number
    630876934101
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMil lamp illuminated, testable on petrol vehicles registered after the 1/07/2003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both lamps (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Fail90,872 miles (+447)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,872 miles
    Test number
    573299501180
    • MajorBrake pressure/vacuum build up too slow hose leaking (1.1.3 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear indicators faded,fuel tank straps coroded,suspension bushes perished.
  4. Pass90,425 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    90,425 miles
    Test number
    119074685452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail90,307 miles (+527)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,307 miles
    Test number
    348983762606
    • MajorFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  6. Pass89,780 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,780 miles
    Test number
    743375929553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,340 miles (+277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,340 miles
    Test number
    920691482395
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass89,063 miles (+431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    89,063 miles
    Test number
    520096902922
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass88,632 miles (+537)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    88,632 miles
    Test number
    942162024493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,095 miles (+961)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,095 miles
    Test number
    273490617643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,134 miles (+1,299)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,134 miles
    Test number
    983595381845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,835 miles (+1,647)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    85,835 miles
    Test number
    356179674491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass84,188 miles (+1,787)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    84,188 miles
    Test number
    445426973264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass82,401 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    82,401 miles
    Test number
    935921392256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Fail82,351 miles (+3,017)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,351 miles
    Test number
    307142282449
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass79,334 miles (+4,669)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    79,334 miles
    Test number
    918053381299
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear brake dises getting rusted
  17. Pass74,665 miles (+4,435)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    74,665 miles
    Test number
    790604880264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise n/s front brake disc rusted
    • NoteAdvise n/s rear brake disc rusty
    • NoteAdvise o/s front tyre has crackes in tread and inner side wall.
  18. Pass70,230 miles (+5,050)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    70,230 miles
    Test number
    681982679257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,180 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    65,180 miles
    Test number
    923827998287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,168 miles (+6,416)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,168 miles
    Test number
    444704198216
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass58,752 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    58,752 miles
    Test number
    330887197273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,749 miles (+5,866)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,749 miles
    Test number
    982256197267
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive 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)
  23. Pass52,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,883 miles
    Test number
    811545086293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 NCV

Does T8 NCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 NCV is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 NCV?
The MOT on T8 NCV is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 NCV done?
T8 NCV was recorded at 91,444 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 1,994 miles a year.
Has T8 NCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 NCV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T8 NCV 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 T8 NCV find?
T8 NCV passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; fuel tank straps corroded; offside outer sill cover corroded, and 3 more.

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