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BMW Z3

Grey · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc

R202 UYYMOT history

R202 UYY is a grey petrol BMW Z3 first used on 23 Sept 1997. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 168,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

R202 UYY grey BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
168,312 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R202 UYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
23 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R202 UYY was last recorded at 168,312 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 85 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jun 2008: 71,230 miles, lower than 71,298 miles on 19 Jun 2008.
  • 18 Mar 2010: 67,366 miles, lower than 83,142 miles on 9 Jun 2009.

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
168,227 miles · 26 May 2026
Between the last two tests
85 miles
Average per year
5,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,312 miles
  • 2024 – 162,621 miles
  • 2018 – 156,358 miles
  • 2017 – 144,733 miles
  • 2016 – 134,579 miles
  • 2015 – 127,475 miles
  • 2014 – 119,172 miles
  • 2013 – 116,190 miles
  • 2012 – 112,642 miles
  • 2011 – 112,102 miles
  • 2010 – 67,367 miles
  • 2009 – 83,142 miles
  • 2008 – 71,230 miles
  • 2007 – 67,580 miles
  • 2006 – 64,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,312 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,312 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    168,312 miles
    Test number
    330234980985
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail168,312 miles (+85)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,312 miles
    Test number
    279707507352
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail168,227 miles (+7)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,227 miles
    Test number
    487293393613
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also very corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail168,220 miles (+5,599)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,220 miles
    Test number
    324682733981
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass162,621 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    162,621 miles
    Test number
    457767343790
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail162,617 miles (+6,259)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,617 miles
    Test number
    357013664434
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass156,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    156,358 miles
    Test number
    110621592036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail156,358 miles (+11,625)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,358 miles
    Test number
    335532726310
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  9. Pass144,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    144,733 miles
    Test number
    327509205111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail144,733 miles (+10,154)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,733 miles
    Test number
    142129806180
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass134,579 miles (+7,104)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    134,579 miles
    Test number
    494005839109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass127,475 miles (+8,303)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    127,475 miles
    Test number
    866369345132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass119,172 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    119,172 miles
    Test number
    229012524465
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail119,170 miles (+2,980)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,170 miles
    Test number
    687458714194
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass116,190 miles (+3,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    116,190 miles
    Test number
    846845113149
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass112,642 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    112,642 miles
    Test number
    326283842101
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail112,632 miles (+530)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,632 miles
    Test number
    269383142495
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass112,102 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    112,102 miles
    Test number
    957117311188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Fail112,102 miles (+44,735)3 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,102 miles
    Test number
    705761311159
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBrake fluid low
    • NoteDash lights not working
    • NoteExhaust hits the body
    • NoteO/S/F under arch liner missing

  20. Pass67,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    67,367 miles
    Test number
    450617970083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,366 miles (-15,776)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,366 miles
    Test number
    841997770035
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass83,142 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    83,142 miles
    Test number
    192370269177
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  23. Fail83,142 miles (+11,912)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,142 miles
    Test number
    214600669125
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  24. Pass71,230 miles (-68)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    71,230 miles
    Test number
    811472178188
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket deteriorated

  25. Fail71,298 miles (+3,718)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,298 miles
    Test number
    331641078115
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket deteriorated

  26. Pass67,580 miles (+2,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    67,580 miles
    Test number
    982887957124
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass64,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    64,662 miles
    Test number
    130170176134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R202 UYY

Does R202 UYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R202 UYY is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R202 UYY?
The MOT on R202 UYY is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R202 UYY done?
R202 UYY was recorded at 168,312 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 5,145 miles a year.
Has R202 UYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R202 UYY has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on R202 UYY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Jun 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R202 UYY find?
R202 UYY passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing, and 4 more.

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