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BMW

Z3 SPORT ROADSTER EDITION · Blue

8CES
BMW 8CES
MOTValid
MOT due14 Aug 2026
First reg1 Mar 2003
Mileage53,404 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Sep 2026

Vehicle age

23 years and 4 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 4 July 2026.

PASSED · 11 Aug 2025
Test date11 Aug 2025
Expiry14 Aug 2026
Test number669084284537
Mileage53,404 mi
PASSED · 15 Aug 2024
Test date15 Aug 2024
Expiry14 Aug 2025
Test number478925991747
Mileage53,105 mi
PASSED · 18 Aug 2022
Test date18 Aug 2022
Expiry19 Aug 2023
Test number188710583162
Mileage51,232 mi
FAILED · 18 Aug 2022
Test date18 Aug 2022
Expiry
Test number237313891157
Mileage51,232 mi
MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
PASSED · 12 Aug 2021
Test date12 Aug 2021
Expiry19 Aug 2022
Test number460567614546
Mileage50,653 mi
PASSED · 19 Aug 2020
Test date19 Aug 2020
Expiry19 Aug 2021
Test number703660119238
Mileage50,335 mi
FAILED · 19 Aug 2020
Test date19 Aug 2020
Expiry
Test number560227786359
Mileage50,335 mi
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED · 20 Aug 2019
Test date20 Aug 2019
Expiry19 Aug 2020
Test number817548673658
Mileage49,884 mi
PASSED · 27 Jul 2018
Test date27 Jul 2018
Expiry3 Aug 2019
Test number310020786595
Mileage49,551 mi
AdvisoryOffside Passenger seat belt - twisted.
AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring - perishing.
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 4 Aug 2017
Test date4 Aug 2017
Expiry3 Aug 2018
Test number398952226271
Mileage48,591 mi
PASSED · 15 Apr 2016
Test date15 Apr 2016
Expiry28 Apr 2017
Test number428715154465
Mileage46,688 mi
PASSED · 29 Apr 2015
Test date29 Apr 2015
Expiry28 Apr 2016
Test number655399815155
Mileage46,272 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredn/s/r tyre on 2.4mm
PASSED · 22 Apr 2014
Test date22 Apr 2014
Expiry21 Apr 2015
Test number827862914173
Mileage41,416 mi
User EnteredCorrosion on both front and rear brake discs.
User EnteredRear brake pads worn close to wear sensor.
User EnteredBoth front lower suspension arm,rear mountings cracking uo and going soft.
User EnteredGeneral corrosion on both front and rear suspension and steering components.
User EnteredNearside front tyre worn low on edges.
PASSED · 8 Apr 2013
Test date8 Apr 2013
Expiry7 Apr 2014
Test number449558493047
Mileage39,659 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 8 Oct 2012
Test date8 Oct 2012
Expiry7 Oct 2013
Test number888932382229
Mileage39,234 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
FAILED · 8 Oct 2012
Test date8 Oct 2012
Expiry
Test number326392782451
Mileage39,234 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
PASSED · 5 Oct 2011
Test date5 Oct 2011
Expiry4 Oct 2012
Test number858568671240
Mileage38,652 mi
User Enteredplay in front lower arm rear bushes
User Enteredfuel cap cracking
User Enteredchip to windscreen
User Enteredbrake pipes etc hard to see
FAILED · 3 Oct 2011
Test date3 Oct 2011
Expiry
Test number218076371225
Mileage38,652 mi
FailOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
User Enteredplay in front lower arm rear bushes
User Enteredoffside front tyre worn on inner edge
User Enteredfuel cap cracking
User Enteredchip to windscreen
User Enteredbrake pipes etc hard to see
PASSED · 24 Aug 2010
Test date24 Aug 2010
Expiry23 Aug 2011
Test number792196230221
Mileage36,575 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 8 Jul 2009
Test date8 Jul 2009
Expiry
Test number324179889188
Mileage29,813 mi
PrsNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PrsNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PASSED · 8 Jul 2009
Test date8 Jul 2009
Expiry7 Jul 2010
Test number401949689189
Mileage29,813 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PASSED · 12 Mar 2008
Test date12 Mar 2008
Expiry28 Mar 2009
Test number230992978081
Mileage23,888 mi
User Enteredslight play in front ball joints
FAILED · 11 Mar 2008
Test date11 Mar 2008
Expiry
Test number140841078065
Mileage23,883 mi
FailOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
User Enteredslight play in front ball joints
PASSED · 14 Mar 2007
Test date14 Mar 2007
Expiry28 Mar 2008
Test number112823177057
Mileage20,441 mi
User Enteredslight play in front balljoints, †front tyres wearing on edges
PASSED · 28 Mar 2006
Test date28 Mar 2006
Expiry28 Mar 2007
Test number110487586444
Mileage15,736 mi
FAILED · 21 Mar 2006
Test date21 Mar 2006
Expiry
Test number163810786006
Mileage15,689 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)