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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

T97 CVPMOT history

T97 CVP is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
97,359 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T97 CVP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T97 CVP was last recorded at 97,359 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 1,718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Mar 2021: 86,094 miles, lower than 86,128 miles on 5 Jun 2019.

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
95,641 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,718 miles
Average per year
3,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,359 miles
  • 2025 – 95,641 miles
  • 2024 – 94,753 miles
  • 2023 – 92,837 miles
  • 2022 – 90,422 miles
  • 2021 – 86,954 miles
  • 2019 – 86,128 miles
  • 2018 – 85,142 miles
  • 2017 – 84,502 miles
  • 2016 – 83,760 miles
  • 2015 – 81,011 miles
  • 2014 – 75,319 miles
  • 2013 – 68,697 miles
  • 2012 – 65,955 miles
  • 2011 – 60,480 miles
  • 2010 – 60,132 miles
  • 2009 – 59,827 miles
  • 2007 – 59,533 miles
  • 2006 – 39,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,359 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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,359 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    97,359 miles
    Test number
    976348447963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,641 miles (+888)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    95,641 miles
    Test number
    547434669079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,753 miles (+1,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    94,753 miles
    Test number
    211267862502
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass92,837 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    92,837 miles
    Test number
    445130724868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail92,831 miles (+2,409)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,831 miles
    Test number
    606476887949
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass90,422 miles (+3,468)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,422 miles
    Test number
    896331621184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,954 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,954 miles
    Test number
    747644922823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,094 miles (-34)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,094 miles
    Test number
    502547168927
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad linning debonded front metal pad in incorrect posistion req new pads (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs pitted on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass86,128 miles (+986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,128 miles
    Test number
    697799531644
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass85,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    85,142 miles
    Test number
    428053991953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail85,142 miles (+640)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,142 miles
    Test number
    446501254355
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  12. Pass84,502 miles (+742)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    84,502 miles
    Test number
    698073395192
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass83,760 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    83,760 miles
    Test number
    142065018232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Fail83,760 miles (+2,749)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,760 miles
    Test number
    364893593639
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass81,011 miles (+5,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,011 miles
    Test number
    399666155110
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass75,319 miles (+6,622)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    75,319 miles
    Test number
    295266554480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,697 miles (+2,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,697 miles
    Test number
    759240273023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass65,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    65,955 miles
    Test number
    956577872022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,955 miles (+5,475)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,955 miles
    Test number
    377016072098
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  20. Pass60,480 miles (+348)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    60,480 miles
    Test number
    217869601466
    • NoteAdvise offside front wiper blade

  21. Pass60,132 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,132 miles
    Test number
    144298110196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,827 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    59,827 miles
    Test number
    421200689004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,533 miles (+20,247)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    59,533 miles
    Test number
    354474547324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    39,286 miles
    Test number
    343688736363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T97 CVP

Does T97 CVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T97 CVP is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T97 CVP?
The MOT on T97 CVP is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T97 CVP done?
T97 CVP was recorded at 97,359 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 3,023 miles a year.
Has T97 CVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T97 CVP has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T97 CVP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Mar 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T97 CVP find?
T97 CVP passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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