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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y216 BRDMOT history

Y216 BRD is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 21 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 144,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2025.

Y216 BRD black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2026
Mileage
144,630 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y216 BRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y216 BRD was last recorded at 144,630 miles on 28 Jul 2025, 325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,305 miles · 15 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
325 miles
Average per year
5,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,630 miles
  • 2024 – 144,305 miles
  • 2023 – 141,107 miles
  • 2022 – 137,574 miles
  • 2021 – 134,106 miles
  • 2019 – 131,175 miles
  • 2018 – 127,206 miles
  • 2017 – 126,683 miles
  • 2016 – 120,730 miles
  • 2015 – 116,388 miles
  • 2014 – 107,767 miles
  • 2013 – 104,316 miles
  • 2012 – 98,484 miles
  • 2011 – 93,216 miles
  • 2010 – 87,673 miles
  • 2009 – 76,217 miles
  • 2008 – 65,878 miles
  • 2007 – 57,911 miles
  • 2006 – 46,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,630 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by union (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in floor around grommet (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by union (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,630 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    144,630 miles
    Test number
    775937010535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in floor around grommet (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail144,630 miles (+325)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,630 miles
    Test number
    250632274791
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in floor around grommet (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass144,305 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    144,305 miles
    Test number
    225096454274
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front floor rusted through - not within prescribed area

  4. Fail144,305 miles (+3,198)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,305 miles
    Test number
    773429372392
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front floor rusted through - not within prescribed area

  5. Pass141,107 miles (+22)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    141,107 miles
    Test number
    556197436334
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe to middle section join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail141,085 miles (+3,511)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,085 miles
    Test number
    191993891556
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed N/S and O/S inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S and O/S lenses (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Wheel bearing rough when rotated N/S and O/S (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe to middle section join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass137,574 miles (+3,468)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    137,574 miles
    Test number
    981026839134
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S lines on lower arms corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - 2/3mm - Worn inner edge's (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass134,106 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    134,106 miles
    Test number
    100086963403
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail134,106 miles (+2,931)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,106 miles
    Test number
    443974401318
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Link mount loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass131,175 miles (+3,969)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,175 miles
    Test number
    252110619478
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear anti roll bar linkage mounting bracket slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass127,206 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    127,206 miles
    Test number
    705001842258
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  12. Fail127,199 miles (+516)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,199 miles
    Test number
    392350805810
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLow effort offside park brake
    • AdvisorySignificant corrosion on both rear brake pipes

  13. Pass126,683 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    126,683 miles
    Test number
    482988478958
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail126,683 miles (+5,953)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,683 miles
    Test number
    525593238323
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass120,730 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    120,730 miles
    Test number
    396819547466
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on the limit (o/s/r has cut to inside sidewall)

  16. Fail120,730 miles (+4,342)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,730 miles
    Test number
    634204272321
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on the limit (o/s/r has cut to inside sidewall)

  17. Fail116,388 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,388 miles
    Test number
    627206075140
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass116,388 miles (+8,621)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    116,388 miles
    Test number
    729136575188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass107,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    107,767 miles
    Test number
    756044374138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail107,767 miles (+3,451)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,767 miles
    Test number
    186042774160
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass104,316 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    104,316 miles
    Test number
    508952673119
    • 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)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteCut on offside front tyre side wall

  22. Fail104,316 miles (+5,832)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,316 miles
    Test number
    736419563136
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteCut on offside front tyre side wall

  23. Fail98,484 miles2 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,484 miles
    Test number
    316936292182
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s screen washer partially blocked

  24. Pass98,484 miles (+5,268)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    98,484 miles
    Test number
    388446492132
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s screen washer partially blocked

  25. Pass93,216 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    93,216 miles
    Test number
    308877591103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  26. Fail93,216 miles (+5,543)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,216 miles
    Test number
    578956191168
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  27. Pass87,673 miles (+11,456)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    87,673 miles
    Test number
    323354200444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth side repeater lamps faded

  28. Pass76,217 miles (+10,339)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    76,217 miles
    Test number
    980480499100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass65,878 miles (+7,967)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    65,878 miles
    Test number
    450848998133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass57,911 miles (+11,376)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    57,911 miles
    Test number
    442127237138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass46,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    46,535 miles
    Test number
    811421556111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y216 BRD

Does Y216 BRD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y216 BRD expired on 27 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y216 BRD?
The MOT on Y216 BRD expired on 27 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y216 BRD done?
Y216 BRD was recorded at 144,630 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2025, an average of 5,120 miles a year.
Has Y216 BRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y216 BRD has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y216 BRD 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 Y216 BRD find?
Y216 BRD passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by union; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in floor around grommet; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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