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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,991 cc

T1 YCHMOT history

T1 YCH is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 3 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 33,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
33,378 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 YCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
3 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 YCH was last recorded at 33,378 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,863 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
515 miles
Average per year
910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,378 miles
  • 2024 – 32,863 miles
  • 2023 – 32,255 miles
  • 2022 – 31,595 miles
  • 2021 – 31,153 miles
  • 2020 – 30,597 miles
  • 2019 – 30,250 miles
  • 2018 – 29,958 miles
  • 2017 – 29,376 miles
  • 2016 – 28,955 miles
  • 2015 – 28,412 miles
  • 2014 – 27,681 miles
  • 2013 – 26,679 miles
  • 2012 – 25,690 miles
  • 2011 – 24,838 miles
  • 2010 – 24,031 miles
  • 2009 – 22,916 miles
  • 2008 – 20,718 miles
  • 2007 – 18,433 miles
  • 2006 – 16,291 miles
  • 2005 – 14,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,378 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoth rear outer cover sills corroded

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.

  • Corrosion to underside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • All front suspension components covered in corrosion.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • All wheels are corroding causing the chrome plating to come away on the inner barrel. This is hitting the inner suspension and brake components making a noise as it does so.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/F, N/S/F, O/S/R & N/S/R.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to rear slight corrosion.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,378 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    33,378 miles
    Test number
    623347057298
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer cover sills corroded

  2. Fail33,378 miles (+515)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,378 miles
    Test number
    614352841660
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer cover sills corroded

  3. Pass32,863 miles (+608)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    32,863 miles
    Test number
    320009464181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass32,255 miles (+660)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    32,255 miles
    Test number
    521149132497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,595 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    31,595 miles
    Test number
    777160182740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,153 miles (+556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    31,153 miles
    Test number
    604815375506
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle

  7. Pass30,597 miles (+347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    30,597 miles
    Test number
    725742038389
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass30,250 miles (+13)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    30,250 miles
    Test number
    932080441142
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension components covered in corrosion.
    • AdvisoryAll wheels are corroding causing the chrome plating to come away on the inner barrel. This is hitting the inner suspension and brake components making a noise as it does so.
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/F, N/S/F, O/S/R & N/S/R. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to rear slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked.
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms covered in corrosion.

  9. Fail30,237 miles (+279)2 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,237 miles
    Test number
    771881635714
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked down to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked down to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension components covered in corrosion.
    • AdvisoryAll wheels are corroding causing the chrome plating to come away on the inner barrel. This is hitting the inner suspension and brake components making a noise as it does so.
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/F, N/S/F, O/S/R & N/S/R. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to rear slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms covered in corrosion.

  10. Pass29,958 miles (+582)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    29,958 miles
    Test number
    690150175930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,376 miles (+421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    29,376 miles
    Test number
    504933195683
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass28,955 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    28,955 miles
    Test number
    227153064299
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear tyre have cracking in tyre tread, no reinforcement visible

  13. Fail28,955 miles (+543)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,955 miles
    Test number
    770285042962
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement badly cracked (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement badly cracked (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear tyre have cracking in tyre tread, no reinforcement visible

  14. Pass28,412 miles (+731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    28,412 miles
    Test number
    337413010914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front has cracking through the outer section of tyre tread, no reinforcement visible
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cracking through the outer tyre tread, no reinforcement visible

  15. Pass27,681 miles (+1,002)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    27,681 miles
    Test number
    376593074286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,679 miles (+989)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,679 miles
    Test number
    595736763205
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBonnet catch sticking slightly

  17. Pass25,690 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,690 miles
    Test number
    615891372260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,838 miles (+807)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,838 miles
    Test number
    196144941274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,031 miles (+1,115)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    24,031 miles
    Test number
    690212750264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,916 miles (+2,198)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,916 miles
    Test number
    772273899264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,718 miles (+2,285)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    20,718 miles
    Test number
    550951398225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,433 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    18,433 miles
    Test number
    842907557230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,291 miles (+1,596)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    16,291 miles
    Test number
    483209966254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    14,695 miles
    Test number
    801087885265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T1 YCH

Does T1 YCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 YCH is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T1 YCH?
The MOT on T1 YCH is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T1 YCH done?
T1 YCH was recorded at 33,378 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 910 miles a year.
Has T1 YCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 YCH has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T1 YCH 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 T1 YCH find?
T1 YCH passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: both rear outer cover sills corroded.

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