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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y13 GULMOT history

Y13 GUL is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 6 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 123,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

Y13 GUL blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2025
Mileage
123,334 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y13 GUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y13 GUL was last recorded at 123,334 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,021 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
313 miles
Average per year
3,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,334 miles
  • 2025 – 123,021 miles
  • 2024 – 119,700 miles
  • 2023 – 117,589 miles
  • 2022 – 117,116 miles
  • 2021 – 116,832 miles
  • 2020 – 112,344 miles
  • 2019 – 106,892 miles
  • 2018 – 101,572 miles
  • 2017 – 96,049 miles
  • 2016 – 95,431 miles
  • 2015 – 94,952 miles
  • 2014 – 92,439 miles
  • 2013 – 90,148 miles
  • 2012 – 88,472 miles
  • 2011 – 87,238 miles
  • 2010 – 83,250 miles
  • 2009 – 80,024 miles
  • 2008 – 74,281 miles
  • 2007 – 67,995 miles
  • 2006 – 58,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,334 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail123,334 miles (+313)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,334 miles
    Test number
    527275246156
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail123,021 miles (+3,321)5 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,021 miles
    Test number
    348837511585
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills to floor all (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides and both slightly corroded (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

  3. Pass119,700 miles (+2,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    119,700 miles
    Test number
    337711175573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,589 miles (+473)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    117,589 miles
    Test number
    205831395523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,116 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    117,116 miles
    Test number
    509190484765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,832 miles
    Test number
    328821913483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail116,832 miles (+1,700)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,832 miles
    Test number
    382665130219
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass115,132 miles (+2,788)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,132 miles
    Test number
    474868900387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,344 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    112,344 miles
    Test number
    932037859567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail112,344 miles (+5,452)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,344 miles
    Test number
    930723354622
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass106,892 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    106,892 miles
    Test number
    981592462457
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail106,892 miles (+5,320)7 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,892 miles
    Test number
    748245229980
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/r outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass101,572 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,572 miles
    Test number
    634564951254
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail101,572 miles (+5,523)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,572 miles
    Test number
    548158491652
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass96,049 miles (+618)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    96,049 miles
    Test number
    570234900987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    95,431 miles
    Test number
    962439319242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail95,431 miles (+479)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,431 miles
    Test number
    488673627513
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass94,952 miles (+2,513)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    94,952 miles
    Test number
    866510295143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteWipers slightly smearing

  19. Pass92,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    92,439 miles
    Test number
    206646494164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail92,439 miles (+2,291)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,439 miles
    Test number
    508105694147
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Fail90,148 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,148 miles
    Test number
    267636893112
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)

  22. Pass90,148 miles (+1,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    90,148 miles
    Test number
    508166493183
    • 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)

  23. Pass88,472 miles (+1,234)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    88,472 miles
    Test number
    539006202209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass87,238 miles (+3,988)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    87,238 miles
    Test number
    106548221232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass83,250 miles (+3,226)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    83,250 miles
    Test number
    260678900271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass80,024 miles (+5,743)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    80,024 miles
    Test number
    782989729209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass74,281 miles (+6,286)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    74,281 miles
    Test number
    414641738284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass67,995 miles (+9,830)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    67,995 miles
    Test number
    552911727292
    • NoteBoth rear tyresclose to limit and wornon inside edge
    • NoteOil level on minimum

  29. Pass58,165 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    58,165 miles
    Test number
    162761926288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y13 GUL

Does Y13 GUL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y13 GUL expired on 14 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y13 GUL?
The MOT on Y13 GUL expired on 14 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y13 GUL done?
Y13 GUL was recorded at 123,334 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 3,241 miles a year.
Has Y13 GUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y13 GUL has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y13 GUL 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 Y13 GUL find?
Y13 GUL failed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 2 major defects and 4 advisories: offside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; offside rear subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear, and 3 more.

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