BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc
861 BBYMOT history
861 BBY is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 27 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 43,788 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 43,788 mi
- At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 21 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,028 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 861 BBY
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 27 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
861 BBY was last recorded at 43,788 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 43,581 miles · 27 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 207 miles
- Average per year
- 1,028 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 43,788 miles
- 2025 – 43,581 miles
- 2024 – 43,306 miles
- 2023 – 42,631 miles
- 2022 – 42,512 miles
- 2021 – 42,027 miles
- 2020 – 41,759 miles
- 2019 – 40,904 miles
- 2018 – 40,342 miles
- 2017 – 39,583 miles
- 2016 – 39,060 miles
- 2015 – 36,062 miles
- 2014 – 34,158 miles
- 2013 – 33,157 miles
- 2012 – 32,370 miles
- 2011 – 31,730 miles
- 2010 – 30,565 miles
- 2009 – 30,001 miles
- 2008 – 28,881 miles
- 2007 – 25,621 miles
- 2006 – 23,250 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass43,788 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass43,788 miles (+207)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 43,788 miles
- Test number
- 692653429817
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,581 miles (+275)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 43,581 miles
- Test number
- 951222506145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,306 miles (+675)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 43,306 miles
- Test number
- 736204946683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,631 miles (+119)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 42,631 miles
- Test number
- 828936372323
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass42,512 miles (+485)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 42,512 miles
- Test number
- 671435584074
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass42,027 miles (+268)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 42,027 miles
- Test number
- 651494602076
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass41,759 miles (+855)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 41,759 miles
- Test number
- 146179011673
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective gearbox mount (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam diff bush slight play (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Pass40,904 miles (+562)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 40,904 miles
- Test number
- 440248205353
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass40,342 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 40,342 miles
- Test number
- 976174838630
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail40,341 miles (+758)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,341 miles
- Test number
- 299996890388
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass39,583 miles (+523)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 39,583 miles
- Test number
- 181083472884
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,060 miles (+2,998)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 39,060 miles
- Test number
- 954091552475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,062 miles (+1,904)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 36,062 miles
- Test number
- 869741558188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,158 miles (+1,001)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 34,158 miles
- Test number
- 239994244271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,157 miles (+787)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 33,157 miles
- Test number
- 599163513275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,370 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 32,370 miles
- Test number
- 745362622243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,370 miles (+640)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,370 miles
- Test number
- 835651722296
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Pass31,730 miles (+1,165)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 31,730 miles
- Test number
- 175482221257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,565 miles (+564)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 30,565 miles
- Test number
- 604235230201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,001 miles (+1,120)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 30,001 miles
- Test number
- 184265829236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,881 miles (+3,260)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 28,881 miles
- Test number
- 910336448288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,621 miles (+2,371)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 25,621 miles
- Test number
- 764592137299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,250 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 23,250 miles
- Test number
- 363740236251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 861 BBY
- What vehicle is registration 861 BBY currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 861 BBY on a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 27 Sept 2000. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 861 BBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 861 BBY is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 861 BBY?
- The MOT on 861 BBY is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 861 BBY done?
- 861 BBY was recorded at 43,788 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 1,028 miles a year.
- Has 861 BBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 861 BBY has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2018.
- Has the mileage on 861 BBY 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 861 BBY find?
- 861 BBY passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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