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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y216 PGUMOT history

Y216 PGU is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 7 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 125,731 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

Y216 PGU black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
125,731 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y216 PGU
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
7 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y216 PGU was last recorded at 125,731 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,536 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
195 miles
Average per year
1,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,731 miles
  • 2024 – 125,536 miles
  • 2023 – 125,252 miles
  • 2022 – 123,268 miles
  • 2021 – 123,137 miles
  • 2020 – 122,321 miles
  • 2019 – 120,033 miles
  • 2018 – 117,553 miles
  • 2017 – 114,483 miles
  • 2016 – 114,047 miles
  • 2015 – 112,077 miles
  • 2014 – 110,796 miles
  • 2013 – 108,436 miles
  • 2012 – 104,663 miles
  • 2011 – 102,652 miles
  • 2010 – 100,469 miles
  • 2009 – 95,168 miles
  • 2008 – 94,224 miles
  • 2007 – 91,063 miles
  • 2006 – 87,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,731 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded but not excessive front to RearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded but not excessive front to rearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,731 miles (+195)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    125,731 miles
    Test number
    282640580476
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded but not excessive front to Rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded but not excessive front to rear

  2. Pass125,536 miles (+284)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    125,536 miles
    Test number
    938632693805
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded but not excessive front to Rear
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded but not excessive front to rear

  3. Pass125,252 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    125,252 miles
    Test number
    269031125142
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail125,250 miles (+1,982)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,250 miles
    Test number
    327873469993
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass123,268 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    123,268 miles
    Test number
    880295044637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,137 miles (+816)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,137 miles
    Test number
    730134157797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,321 miles (+2,288)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    122,321 miles
    Test number
    304213336940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,033 miles (+2,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,033 miles
    Test number
    302261101260
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly miss shaped

  9. Pass117,553 miles (+3,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    117,553 miles
    Test number
    706097122600
    • AdvisoryOffside Front disc fluctuating
    • AdvisoryOffside rack end slight movment

  10. Pass114,483 miles (+436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    114,483 miles
    Test number
    570775977462
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass114,047 miles (+1,970)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    114,047 miles
    Test number
    784097671339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,077 miles (+1,281)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    112,077 miles
    Test number
    967589855060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    110,796 miles
    Test number
    488955384031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail110,796 miles (+2,360)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,796 miles
    Test number
    289994884089
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass108,436 miles (+3,773)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    108,436 miles
    Test number
    949401003213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,663 miles (+2,011)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    104,663 miles
    Test number
    657382102220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,652 miles (+2,183)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    102,652 miles
    Test number
    578699701219
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight surface corrosion to brake pipes

  18. Pass100,469 miles (+5,301)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    100,469 miles
    Test number
    952921220217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres close to the limit

  19. Pass95,168 miles (+944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    95,168 miles
    Test number
    420991919217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass94,224 miles (+3,161)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    94,224 miles
    Test number
    701827288102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low approx 3mm n/s/r perished to sidewall area

  21. Pass91,063 miles (+3,532)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    91,063 miles
    Test number
    893651097105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass87,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    87,531 miles
    Test number
    960142086170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y216 PGU

Does Y216 PGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y216 PGU is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y216 PGU?
The MOT on Y216 PGU is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y216 PGU done?
Y216 PGU was recorded at 125,731 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 1,962 miles a year.
Has Y216 PGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y216 PGU has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y216 PGU 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 PGU find?
Y216 PGU passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 13 advisories: both front tyres wearing on inner edge; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 10 more.

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