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BMW Z3

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y279 HFGMOT history

Y279 HFG is a yellow petrol BMW Z3 first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 62,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

Y279 HFG yellow BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
62,738 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 HFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y279 HFG was last recorded at 62,738 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,169 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
569 miles
Average per year
1,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,738 miles
  • 2025 – 62,169 miles
  • 2024 – 61,651 miles
  • 2023 – 60,884 miles
  • 2021 – 60,697 miles
  • 2019 – 59,301 miles
  • 2018 – 59,068 miles
  • 2017 – 58,683 miles
  • 2016 – 57,963 miles
  • 2015 – 56,791 miles
  • 2014 – 54,275 miles
  • 2013 – 51,886 miles
  • 2012 – 49,586 miles
  • 2011 – 47,120 miles
  • 2010 – 44,249 miles
  • 2009 – 42,030 miles
  • 2008 – 36,178 miles
  • 2007 – 28,548 miles
  • 2006 – 24,808 miles
  • 2005 – 21,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,738 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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,738 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    62,738 miles
    Test number
    832419098239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,169 miles (+518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    62,169 miles
    Test number
    876582161101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass61,651 miles (+767)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    61,651 miles
    Test number
    566533504575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,884 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    60,884 miles
    Test number
    326647344746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,697 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    60,697 miles
    Test number
    508322552163
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail60,697 miles (+1,396)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,697 miles
    Test number
    466199140723
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass59,301 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,301 miles
    Test number
    112228887072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,068 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,068 miles
    Test number
    582371046666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,683 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,683 miles
    Test number
    484808325019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,963 miles (+1,172)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,963 miles
    Test number
    633544472453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,791 miles (+2,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,791 miles
    Test number
    230142898753
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass54,275 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    54,275 miles
    Test number
    145747814296
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Fail54,269 miles (+2,383)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,269 miles
    Test number
    499176914202
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass51,886 miles (+2,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,886 miles
    Test number
    527890953167
    • 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)

  15. Pass49,586 miles (+2,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    49,586 miles
    Test number
    895678852167
    • 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)

  16. Pass47,120 miles (+2,871)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,120 miles
    Test number
    147787651143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,249 miles (+2,219)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,249 miles
    Test number
    110067340105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,030 miles
    Test number
    813126159167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,030 miles (+5,852)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,030 miles
    Test number
    300486259117
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s f tyre cut on inner side wall

  20. Pass36,178 miles (+7,630)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,178 miles
    Test number
    693277318226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,548 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,548 miles
    Test number
    742878917263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,359 miles (+3,551)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    28,359 miles
    Test number
    230684747425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    24,808 miles
    Test number
    300588036155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail24,808 miles (+2,951)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,808 miles
    Test number
    823208336142
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  25. Pass21,857 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    21,857 miles
    Test number
    882189155148
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre has a screw in the tread. †Front tyres wearing on edges. †Rear tyre tread depths, wearing low (2 & 2.5mm) in centre treads.

Questions about Y279 HFG

Does Y279 HFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y279 HFG is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y279 HFG?
The MOT on Y279 HFG is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y279 HFG done?
Y279 HFG was recorded at 62,738 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 1,945 miles a year.
Has Y279 HFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 HFG has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on Y279 HFG 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 Y279 HFG find?
Y279 HFG passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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