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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y259 LCSMOT history

Y259 LCS is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 105,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2022.

Y259 LCS silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2023
Mileage
105,791 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y259 LCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y259 LCS was last recorded at 105,791 miles on 25 Nov 2022, 1,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,717 miles · 19 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
1,074 miles
Average per year
3,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 105,791 miles
  • 2021 – 104,717 miles
  • 2020 – 104,701 miles
  • 2019 – 104,631 miles
  • 2018 – 104,503 miles
  • 2017 – 104,075 miles
  • 2014 – 102,075 miles
  • 2013 – 98,950 miles
  • 2012 – 91,788 miles
  • 2011 – 84,372 miles
  • 2010 – 72,253 miles
  • 2009 – 58,281 miles
  • 2008 – 53,547 miles
  • 2007 – 48,007 miles
  • 2006 – 45,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,791 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisorySome corrosion in both side outer sill panels

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, 2007–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,791 miles3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    105,791 miles
    Test number
    672062402203
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion in both side outer sill panels

  2. Fail105,791 miles (+1,074)1 major1 repaired3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,791 miles
    Test number
    681048670091
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion in both side outer sill panels

  3. Pass104,717 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    104,717 miles
    Test number
    487731175649
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass104,701 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    104,701 miles
    Test number
    447787046724
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass104,631 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,631 miles
    Test number
    261921400429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,503 miles (+428)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    104,503 miles
    Test number
    757031136476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass104,075 miles (+2,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    104,075 miles
    Test number
    971291696501
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion n/s & o/s inner sills.
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake hose slightly perished

  8. Pass102,075 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    102,075 miles
    Test number
    525102674280
    • 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)

  9. Fail102,068 miles (+3,118)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,068 miles
    Test number
    306672364458
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  10. Pass98,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    98,950 miles
    Test number
    817987813235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,950 miles (+552)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,950 miles
    Test number
    946197813237
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail98,398 miles (+6,610)1 failure6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,398 miles
    Test number
    257129243489
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteBoth front suspension anti-roll bar links bushes are cracking
    • NoteDashboard engine chack light is lit
    • NoteExhaust system is corroded and leaking
    • NoteNearside handbrake would benefit from some attention/adjustment as it is slow in application
    • NoteSurface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle
    • NoteVarious underbody brake pipes are corroded

  13. Pass91,788 miles (+7,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    91,788 miles
    Test number
    847720552154
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass84,372 miles (+12,119)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    84,372 miles
    Test number
    636230581123
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass72,253 miles (+13,972)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    72,253 miles
    Test number
    744737470148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass58,281 miles (+4,734)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    58,281 miles
    Test number
    602799369120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,547 miles (+5,540)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,547 miles
    Test number
    643734848102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,007 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    48,007 miles
    Test number
    360083427175
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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)

  19. Fail48,007 miles (+2,008)5 dangerous8 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,007 miles
    Test number
    842642127132
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • DangerousFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • DangerousRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight corrosion on brake pipes

  20. Pass45,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    45,999 miles
    Test number
    563981466006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y259 LCS

Does Y259 LCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y259 LCS expired on 24 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y259 LCS?
The MOT on Y259 LCS expired on 24 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y259 LCS done?
Y259 LCS was recorded at 105,791 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2022, an average of 3,573 miles a year.
Has Y259 LCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y259 LCS has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y259 LCS 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 Y259 LCS find?
Y259 LCS passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2022 with 3 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly twisted; nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside windscreen wiper blade defective, and 10 more.

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