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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y212 CGCMOT history

Y212 CGC is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 27 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 120,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

Y212 CGC silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2026
Mileage
120,124 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y212 CGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y212 CGC was last recorded at 120,124 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 7,369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,755 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,369 miles
Average per year
5,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,124 miles
  • 2025 – 112,755 miles
  • 2024 – 108,985 miles
  • 2022 – 108,062 miles
  • 2021 – 105,876 miles
  • 2020 – 104,120 miles
  • 2019 – 102,321 miles
  • 2018 – 100,196 miles
  • 2017 – 92,034 miles
  • 2016 – 82,021 miles
  • 2015 – 70,915 miles
  • 2014 – 69,382 miles
  • 2013 – 61,870 miles
  • 2012 – 57,162 miles
  • 2011 – 57,008 miles
  • 2010 – 54,232 miles
  • 2009 – 50,698 miles
  • 2008 – 48,815 miles
  • 2006 – 33,584 miles
  • 2005 – 14,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail120,124 miles
  • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail120,124 miles (+7,369)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,124 miles
    Test number
    492095465295
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass112,755 miles (+3,770)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    112,755 miles
    Test number
    911056593159
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass108,985 miles (+923)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    108,985 miles
    Test number
    358778186003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,062 miles (+2,186)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    108,062 miles
    Test number
    272255494473
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass105,876 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    105,876 miles
    Test number
    165190785831
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail105,876 miles (+1,756)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,876 miles
    Test number
    965710446804
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass104,120 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    104,120 miles
    Test number
    151510714836
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail104,120 miles (+1,799)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,120 miles
    Test number
    434342604022
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass102,321 miles (+2,125)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,321 miles
    Test number
    718020451017
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass100,196 miles (+8,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,196 miles
    Test number
    164438232977
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass92,034 miles (+10,013)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    92,034 miles
    Test number
    552907369774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,021 miles (+11,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,021 miles
    Test number
    946317330909
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass70,915 miles (+1,533)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,915 miles
    Test number
    746710555101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,382 miles (+7,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    69,382 miles
    Test number
    356656994193
    • 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)

  15. Pass61,870 miles (+4,708)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,870 miles
    Test number
    776582343184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass57,162 miles (+154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    57,162 miles
    Test number
    347934222150
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail57,008 miles (+2,776)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,008 miles
    Test number
    445765741232
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass54,232 miles (+3,534)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    54,232 miles
    Test number
    122819230268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass50,698 miles (+1,883)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    50,698 miles
    Test number
    224223229242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    48,815 miles
    Test number
    332262018175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,815 miles (+15,231)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    48,815 miles
    Test number
    954695008156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,584 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    33,584 miles
    Test number
    363900756458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail33,584 miles (+18,828)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,584 miles
    Test number
    604771556281
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass14,756 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    14,756 miles
    Test number
    371250155287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y212 CGC

Does Y212 CGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y212 CGC expired on 18 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y212 CGC?
The MOT on Y212 CGC expired on 18 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y212 CGC done?
Y212 CGC was recorded at 120,124 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 5,081 miles a year.
Has Y212 CGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y212 CGC has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y212 CGC 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 Y212 CGC find?
Y212 CGC failed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: hazard warning switch inoperative; nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play; nearside rear position lamp not working, and 6 more.

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