BMW Z3 M8CDC has 31 MOTs

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This 1998 BMW Z3 has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 91,466 miles 3 weeks ago on Wednesday 29th April 2026 at 14:36.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Thursday 29th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

M8CDC MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED29TH APRIL 202791,466 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working Less Than 50% Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Differential Mounting Split
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Undertray Not Fully Secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED29TH APRIL 202691,462 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working Less Than 50% Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Differential Mounting Split
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Undertray Not Fully Secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED30TH APRIL 202529TH APRIL 202690,149 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED28TH APRIL 202590,143 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 202323RD NOVEMBER 202488,803 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 202222ND NOVEMBER 202385,488 MI
FAILED11TH NOVEMBER 202285,488 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 202110TH NOVEMBER 202283,529 MI
FAILED2ND NOVEMBER 202183,529 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 202010TH NOVEMBER 202181,712 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective Rear Silencer Mounts Cracking (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED11TH NOVEMBER 202081,712 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective Rear Silencer Mounts Cracking (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED21ST OCTOBER 202081,667 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Driver's Seat Fore And Aft Adjustment Mechanism Not Functioning As Intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Vehicle Underbody Covered In Thick Underseal
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Antiroll Bar Link Rubber In Poor Condition
  9. ADVISORY - Front Tyres Wearing On Edges
PASSED18TH APRIL 201921ST OCTOBER 202078,431 MI
FAILED18TH APRIL 201978,431 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED6TH APRIL 201823RD APRIL 201975,258 MI
PASSED4TH APRIL 201723RD APRIL 201872,760 MI
FAILED4TH APRIL 201772,760 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
PASSED6TH APRIL 201623RD APRIL 201772,578 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Cover/trays Fitted Obscuring Some Parts/components Of The Vehicle
FAILED5TH APRIL 201666,050 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Cover/trays Fitted Obscuring Some Parts/components Of The Vehicle
PASSED16TH APRIL 201523RD APRIL 201672,305 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
FAILED16TH APRIL 201572,304 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED15TH APRIL 201423RD APRIL 201571,929 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
FAILED14TH APRIL 201471,926 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Mechanical Brake Component Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED10TH APRIL 201323RD APRIL 201471,419 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED24TH APRIL 201223RD APRIL 201370,812 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
FAILED19TH APRIL 201270,808 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Brake Binding Slightly.
  6. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED1ST APRIL 201131ST MARCH 201270,030 MI
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 200923RD NOVEMBER 201068,451 MI
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 200915TH FEBRUARY 201065,681 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 200815TH FEBRUARY 200961,315 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Please Note: The Petrol Tank Retaining Strap Is Chaffing On The Tank As The Insultor Rubber Is Adrift.
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 200711TH FEBRUARY 200852,662 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

M8CDC Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 61% | MOT Failure Rate: 39%

M8CDC MOT Comments

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M8CDC Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 91,466 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,267 miles

M8CDC FAQs

This Bmw Z3 with registration M8CDC was manufactured on Thursday 31st December 1998 so it is currently 27 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.9 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 91,466 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 3,267 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 31 MOTs on record for this Bmw Z3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means M8CDC has a 61% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw Z3 has had 32 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 12 Major, 2 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw Z3 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does M8CDC have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 21st May 2026 M8CDC does have an active MOT. Read more

Is M8CDC Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 21st May 2026 M8CDC does have Tax. Read more

When does M8CDC Tax expire?

The current Tax for M8CDC will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does M8CDC MOT expire?

The current MOT for M8CDC will expire in 11 months on Thursday 29th April 2027. Read more

When did M8CDC have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for M8CDC was on Wednesday 29th April 2026 at 14:36. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has M8CDC Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for M8CDC we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has M8CDC Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for M8CDC we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 61% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is M8CDC?

M8CDC is registered as a 1998 Bmw Z3. Read more

How many miles has M8CDC done?

The odometer reading for M8CDC at the last MOT in April 2026 was 91,466 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,267 miles per year. Read more

How old is M8CDC?

The vehicle M8CDC was manufactured in 1998 so it is currently 27 years old. It was first registered on Friday 30th January 1998. Read more

What colour is M8CDC?

The official colour of M8CDC is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does M8CDC have?

M8CDC has a 1.9 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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