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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y1 LGAMOT history

Y1 LGA is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 25 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 22 MOT tests, with 48,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

Y1 LGA blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
48,546 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
22 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y1 LGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y1 LGA was last recorded at 48,546 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jul 2016: 41,941 miles, lower than 409,920 miles on 29 Jul 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
48,126 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
420 miles
Average per year
1,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,546 miles
  • 2025 – 48,126 miles
  • 2024 – 47,646 miles
  • 2023 – 47,320 miles
  • 2022 – 46,817 miles
  • 2021 – 46,028 miles
  • 2020 – 44,960 miles
  • 2019 – 44,022 miles
  • 2018 – 43,305 miles
  • 2017 – 42,530 miles
  • 2016 – 41,941 miles
  • 2015 – 409,920 miles
  • 2014 – 39,654 miles
  • 2013 – 37,917 miles
  • 2012 – 35,348 miles
  • 2011 – 32,908 miles
  • 2010 – 31,054 miles
  • 2009 – 29,052 miles
  • 2008 – 27,078 miles
  • 2007 – 24,139 miles
  • 2006 – 19,020 miles
  • 2005 – 14,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,546 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and suspension components corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal crackingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both starting to turn white (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe/axle/suspension components corrosion (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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front suspension corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear suspension corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,546 miles (+420)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    48,546 miles
    Test number
    535203006747
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and suspension components corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both starting to turn white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe/axle/suspension components corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass48,126 miles (+480)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    48,126 miles
    Test number
    535989006490
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corrosion
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small pipes along suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear sill sections corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corrosion
  3. Pass47,646 miles (+326)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    47,646 miles
    Test number
    986382772679
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both starting to turn white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small to callipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corrosion
  4. Pass47,320 miles (+503)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    47,320 miles
    Test number
    127872939949
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small pipes to callipers (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass46,817 miles (+789)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    46,817 miles
    Test number
    308469576958
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear 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))
  6. Pass46,028 miles (+1,068)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    46,028 miles
    Test number
    152738365095
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass44,960 miles (+938)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    44,960 miles
    Test number
    647246753897
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. Pass44,022 miles (+717)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    44,022 miles
    Test number
    466232554432
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. Pass43,305 miles (+775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    43,305 miles
    Test number
    889773227993
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass42,530 miles (+589)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    42,530 miles
    Test number
    401277825167
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes cracking (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill section starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles remaining (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass41,941 miles (-367,979)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    41,941 miles
    Test number
    244424623799
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes cracking (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner tie rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass409,920 miles (+370,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    409,920 miles
    Test number
    569070215225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass39,654 miles (+1,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    39,654 miles
    Test number
    799616304250
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
  14. Pass37,917 miles (+2,569)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    37,917 miles
    Test number
    835537413209
    • NoteFuel cap sealing washer slightly perished
  15. Pass35,348 miles (+2,440)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    35,348 miles
    Test number
    786746722252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,908 miles (+1,854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    32,908 miles
    Test number
    747710321231
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  17. Pass31,054 miles (+2,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    31,054 miles
    Test number
    362887310413
    • 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)
  18. Pass29,052 miles (+1,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    29,052 miles
    Test number
    333796729261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass27,078 miles (+2,939)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    27,078 miles
    Test number
    513327218220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,139 miles (+5,119)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    24,139 miles
    Test number
    220737207297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,020 miles (+4,128)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    19,020 miles
    Test number
    374402126429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    14,892 miles
    Test number
    221127125290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y1 LGA

Does Y1 LGA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y1 LGA is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y1 LGA?
The MOT on Y1 LGA is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y1 LGA done?
Y1 LGA was recorded at 48,546 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 1,606 miles a year.
Has Y1 LGA ever failed its MOT?
No. Y1 LGA has passed all 22 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on Y1 LGA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y1 LGA find?
Y1 LGA passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective smear slightly; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension components corrosion; fuel filler cap seal cracking, and 4 more.

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