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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y26 JFCMOT history

Y26 JFC is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 6 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 92,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

Y26 JFC black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
92,278 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y26 JFC
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
6 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y26 JFC was last recorded at 92,278 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,278 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,278 miles
  • 2025 – 91,927 miles
  • 2024 – 91,351 miles
  • 2023 – 90,735 miles
  • 2022 – 90,712 miles
  • 2021 – 90,230 miles
  • 2019 – 89,665 miles
  • 2018 – 88,692 miles
  • 2017 – 87,049 miles
  • 2016 – 85,612 miles
  • 2015 – 82,590 miles
  • 2014 – 78,761 miles
  • 2013 – 76,537 miles
  • 2012 – 73,278 miles
  • 2011 – 70,977 miles
  • 2010 – 67,913 miles
  • 2009 – 63,850 miles
  • 2008 – 57,402 miles
  • 2007 – 50,491 miles
  • 2006 – 39,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,278 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,278 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    92,278 miles
    Test number
    702216735234
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail92,278 miles (+351)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,278 miles
    Test number
    885902302081
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass91,927 miles (+576)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    91,927 miles
    Test number
    280205988899
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass91,351 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    91,351 miles
    Test number
    588435233847
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail91,351 miles (+616)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,351 miles
    Test number
    298661445096
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass90,735 miles (+23)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    90,735 miles
    Test number
    855732996378
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner + outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner + outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass90,712 miles (+482)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,712 miles
    Test number
    979474668228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass90,230 miles (+565)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,230 miles
    Test number
    843108786481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,665 miles (+973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,665 miles
    Test number
    634601217093
    • 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))

  10. Pass88,692 miles (+1,643)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,692 miles
    Test number
    783334152817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,049 miles (+1,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    87,049 miles
    Test number
    370626730710
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass85,612 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,612 miles
    Test number
    586487534569
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  13. Fail85,612 miles (+3,022)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,612 miles
    Test number
    893182771444
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  14. Pass82,590 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,590 miles
    Test number
    317099155114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail82,590 miles (+3,829)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,590 miles
    Test number
    577406455102
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass78,761 miles (+2,224)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    78,761 miles
    Test number
    899507064129
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing edges

  17. Pass76,537 miles (+3,259)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    76,537 miles
    Test number
    946095763113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass73,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    73,278 miles
    Test number
    707906072037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail73,277 miles (+2,300)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,277 miles
    Test number
    466576972071
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass70,977 miles (+3,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    70,977 miles
    Test number
    709198011143
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass67,913 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,913 miles
    Test number
    674506370055
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded

  22. Fail67,910 miles (+4,060)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,910 miles
    Test number
    590224870032
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded

  23. Pass63,850 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    63,850 miles
    Test number
    893632779082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail63,850 miles (+6,448)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,850 miles
    Test number
    124579769008
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass57,402 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    57,402 miles
    Test number
    691989998033
    • NoteFlexy brake pipes ends corroded/ rear tyres worn on edges/ n/s/r tyre side wall damaged/ exhaust rusty/

  26. Fail57,402 miles (+6,911)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,402 miles
    Test number
    890709098035
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • NoteFlexy brake pipes ends corroded/ rear tyres worn on edges/ n/s/r tyre side wall damaged/ exhaust rusty/

  27. Pass50,491 miles (+10,543)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    50,491 miles
    Test number
    920122737229
    • NoteFront tyres tread cracking

  28. Pass39,948 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    39,948 miles
    Test number
    543271446073
    • NoteBoth front tyres tread cracking

  29. Fail39,948 miles4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,948 miles
    Test number
    494911446031
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres tread are cracking all the way around
    • NoteRaer brake discs are badly corroded

Questions about Y26 JFC

Does Y26 JFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 JFC is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y26 JFC?
The MOT on Y26 JFC is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y26 JFC done?
Y26 JFC was recorded at 92,278 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 2,601 miles a year.
Has Y26 JFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y26 JFC has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y26 JFC 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 Y26 JFC find?
Y26 JFC passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 3 more.

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