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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y277 WBLMOT history

Y277 WBL is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 10 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 23 of 28 MOT tests, with 76,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

Y277 WBL silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
76,341 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
23 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y277 WBL
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
10 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y277 WBL was last recorded at 76,341 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,278 miles · 29 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
63 miles
Average per year
1,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,341 miles
  • 2025 – 76,139 miles
  • 2024 – 74,758 miles
  • 2023 – 73,770 miles
  • 2022 – 72,979 miles
  • 2021 – 72,093 miles
  • 2020 – 71,373 miles
  • 2019 – 70,803 miles
  • 2018 – 69,792 miles
  • 2017 – 68,575 miles
  • 2016 – 67,376 miles
  • 2015 – 65,339 miles
  • 2014 – 64,171 miles
  • 2013 – 62,558 miles
  • 2012 – 61,378 miles
  • 2011 – 57,795 miles
  • 2010 – 53,626 miles
  • 2009 – 50,354 miles
  • 2008 – 47,940 miles
  • 2007 – 46,672 miles
  • 2006 – 43,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,341 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,341 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    76,341 miles
    Test number
    891674577587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,278 miles (+139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    76,278 miles
    Test number
    742815241150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass76,139 miles (+1,381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    76,139 miles
    Test number
    647247591690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass74,758 miles (+988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    74,758 miles
    Test number
    770231147017
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,770 miles (+791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    73,770 miles
    Test number
    410503534564
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass72,979 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    72,979 miles
    Test number
    715719968522
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail72,979 miles (+886)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,979 miles
    Test number
    850569004043
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass72,093 miles (+720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    72,093 miles
    Test number
    748884922639
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass71,373 miles (+570)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    71,373 miles
    Test number
    865306583196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass70,803 miles (+1,011)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,803 miles
    Test number
    296763776722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass69,792 miles (+1,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,792 miles
    Test number
    679757037168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass68,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    68,575 miles
    Test number
    560026182992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,575 miles (+1,199)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,575 miles
    Test number
    957372927245
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass67,376 miles (+2,037)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,376 miles
    Test number
    407649174541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,339 miles (+1,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,339 miles
    Test number
    647693075119
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass64,171 miles (+1,613)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,171 miles
    Test number
    977674374172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,558 miles
    Test number
    257877273121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,558 miles (+1,180)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,558 miles
    Test number
    998055373171
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass61,378 miles (+3,583)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    61,378 miles
    Test number
    299661982440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,795 miles (+4,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,795 miles
    Test number
    378412271122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass53,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,626 miles
    Test number
    253099970439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,626 miles (+3,272)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,626 miles
    Test number
    744276370192
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass50,354 miles (+2,414)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    50,354 miles
    Test number
    474066269147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,940 miles (+1,268)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,940 miles
    Test number
    290563068139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,672 miles (+3,650)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,672 miles
    Test number
    904627257231
    • NoteSlight wear in the offside end of the steering rack

  26. Pass43,022 miles (+2,153)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    43,022 miles
    Test number
    103368156283
    • NoteBoth the rear tyres are on the legal limit.

  27. Fail40,869 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,869 miles
    Test number
    331142786030
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

  28. Pass40,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,869 miles
    Test number
    900052386085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y277 WBL

Does Y277 WBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y277 WBL is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y277 WBL?
The MOT on Y277 WBL is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y277 WBL done?
Y277 WBL was recorded at 76,341 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 1,746 miles a year.
Has Y277 WBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y277 WBL has failed 5 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on Y277 WBL 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 Y277 WBL find?
Y277 WBL passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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