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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y294 UGCMOT history

Y294 UGC is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 13 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 75,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

Y294 UGC blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
75,296 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y294 UGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y294 UGC was last recorded at 75,296 miles on 5 May 2026, 5,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,221 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,075 miles
Average per year
1,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,296 miles
  • 2025 – 70,221 miles
  • 2024 – 69,932 miles
  • 2023 – 69,169 miles
  • 2022 – 68,661 miles
  • 2021 – 65,228 miles
  • 2020 – 58,878 miles
  • 2019 – 57,496 miles
  • 2018 – 56,389 miles
  • 2017 – 55,907 miles
  • 2016 – 55,366 miles
  • 2015 – 54,689 miles
  • 2014 – 53,822 miles
  • 2013 – 52,801 miles
  • 2012 – 52,385 miles
  • 2011 – 50,159 miles
  • 2010 – 48,015 miles
  • 2009 – 47,197 miles
  • 2008 – 45,797 miles
  • 2007 – 43,604 miles
  • 2006 – 41,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,296 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly out of shape (225/40/18 92y xl) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 tyre wearing on inner edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear of sill , both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,296 miles (+5,075)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    75,296 miles
    Test number
    276394497944
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly out of shape (225/40/18 92y xl) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass70,221 miles (+289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    70,221 miles
    Test number
    735406219683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass69,932 miles (+763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    69,932 miles
    Test number
    552962203585
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass69,169 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    69,169 miles
    Test number
    398907770372
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear of sill , both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Fail69,167 miles (+506)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,167 miles
    Test number
    622994072030
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear of sill , both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass68,661 miles (+3,433)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,661 miles
    Test number
    323453386852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,228 miles (+6,350)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,228 miles
    Test number
    498285962841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass58,878 miles (+1,382)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    58,878 miles
    Test number
    842708275441
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords recommend prompt replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted borderline fail (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass57,496 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,496 miles
    Test number
    274410419431
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front undersills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFluid around steering rack (no obvious leaks)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear undersill/outersill slightly corroded

  10. Fail57,496 miles (+1,107)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,496 miles
    Test number
    475650518522
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 88w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front undersills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFluid around steering rack (no obvious leaks)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear undersill/outersill slightly corroded

  11. Pass56,389 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,389 miles
    Test number
    162606195147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hose flexy ferrules slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm back bush has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside rack gaiter damp

  12. Fail56,389 miles (+482)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,389 miles
    Test number
    605920763084
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hose flexy ferrules slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm back bush has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside rack gaiter damp

  13. Pass55,907 miles (+541)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,907 miles
    Test number
    566044313585
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  14. Pass55,366 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,366 miles
    Test number
    755196033199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has slight damage on inner sidewall

  15. Fail55,359 miles (+670)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,359 miles
    Test number
    929878427930
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has slight damage on inner sidewall

  16. Pass54,689 miles (+867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,689 miles
    Test number
    888026655057
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass53,822 miles (+1,021)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,822 miles
    Test number
    926903184019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,801 miles (+416)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,801 miles
    Test number
    129540473043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,385 miles (+2,226)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,385 miles
    Test number
    187321782043
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  20. Pass50,159 miles (+2,144)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,159 miles
    Test number
    307517171057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,015 miles (+818)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,015 miles
    Test number
    372793780064
    • NoteBoth front anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteSlight play in both front wishbone back bushes
    • NoteSlight play in offside rack joint

  22. Pass47,197 miles (+1,400)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,197 miles
    Test number
    950908569085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,797 miles (+2,193)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    45,797 miles
    Test number
    404591978065
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

  24. Pass43,604 miles (+2,380)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,604 miles
    Test number
    113031977059
    • NoteNearside front sidewall has slight damage
    • NoteSlight play in offside front bottom ball joint

  25. Pass41,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,224 miles
    Test number
    353525366026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y294 UGC

Does Y294 UGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y294 UGC is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y294 UGC?
The MOT on Y294 UGC is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y294 UGC done?
Y294 UGC was recorded at 75,296 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 1,690 miles a year.
Has Y294 UGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y294 UGC has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y294 UGC 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 Y294 UGC find?
Y294 UGC passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 8 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front power steering pump has slight seepage; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.

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