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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

R407 YECMOT history

R407 YEC is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 162,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2023.

R407 YEC silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2024
Mileage
162,434 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R407 YEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R407 YEC was last recorded at 162,434 miles on 11 Sept 2023, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,410 miles · 12 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
5,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 162,434 miles
  • 2022 – 162,410 miles
  • 2021 – 161,058 miles
  • 2020 – 159,932 miles
  • 2019 – 157,774 miles
  • 2018 – 155,471 miles
  • 2017 – 154,341 miles
  • 2016 – 151,364 miles
  • 2015 – 151,364 miles
  • 2014 – 146,573 miles
  • 2013 – 135,074 miles
  • 2012 – 127,932 miles
  • 2011 – 115,566 miles
  • 2010 – 109,199 miles
  • 2009 – 105,100 miles
  • 2008 – 97,602 miles
  • 2007 – 90,217 miles
  • 2006 – 77,589 miles
  • 2005 – 68,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,434 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,434 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    162,434 miles
    Test number
    178993151006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,410 miles (+1,352)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    162,410 miles
    Test number
    361820746346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass161,058 miles (+1,126)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    161,058 miles
    Test number
    292598118814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass159,932 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    159,932 miles
    Test number
    370450782363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass157,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    157,774 miles
    Test number
    845446242933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail157,774 miles (+27)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,774 miles
    Test number
    645557830157
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail157,747 miles (+2,276)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,747 miles
    Test number
    840462243504
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass155,471 miles (+1,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    155,471 miles
    Test number
    941515891942
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside rear suspension arms have been weld repair. slight corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Wishbone (rear) bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass154,341 miles (+2,977)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    154,341 miles
    Test number
    961253798549
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension trailing arms have been modified plated and welded

  10. Pass151,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    151,364 miles
    Test number
    248813331470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail151,364 miles (+4,791)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,364 miles
    Test number
    370058968189
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass146,573 miles (+11,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    146,573 miles
    Test number
    325292334313
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass135,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    135,074 miles
    Test number
    598157633346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail135,074 miles (+7,142)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,074 miles
    Test number
    865473433315
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass127,932 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    127,932 miles
    Test number
    598510622312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail127,932 miles (+12,366)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,932 miles
    Test number
    687010122360
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass115,566 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    115,566 miles
    Test number
    537401021379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail115,476 miles (+6,277)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,476 miles
    Test number
    449533311454
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  19. Pass109,199 miles (+4,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    109,199 miles
    Test number
    493786710481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass105,100 miles (+7,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    105,100 miles
    Test number
    724124419310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass97,602 miles (+7,385)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    97,602 miles
    Test number
    413637718387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass90,217 miles (+12,628)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    90,217 miles
    Test number
    324705127322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,589 miles (+9,227)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    77,589 miles
    Test number
    874367456336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    68,362 miles
    Test number
    460121055437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R407 YEC

Does R407 YEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R407 YEC expired on 10 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R407 YEC?
The MOT on R407 YEC expired on 10 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R407 YEC done?
R407 YEC was recorded at 162,434 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2023, an average of 5,305 miles a year.
Has R407 YEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R407 YEC has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on R407 YEC 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 R407 YEC find?
R407 YEC passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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