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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y304 LCDMOT history

Y304 LCD is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 94,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

Y304 LCD silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
94,304 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y304 LCD
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
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y304 LCD was last recorded at 94,304 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 1,322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,982 miles · 6 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,322 miles
Average per year
2,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,304 miles
  • 2024 – 92,982 miles
  • 2023 – 92,980 miles
  • 2022 – 92,965 miles
  • 2021 – 92,537 miles
  • 2020 – 92,105 miles
  • 2019 – 91,791 miles
  • 2018 – 91,481 miles
  • 2017 – 90,726 miles
  • 2015 – 87,580 miles
  • 2014 – 86,919 miles
  • 2013 – 86,601 miles
  • 2012 – 84,938 miles
  • 2011 – 78,452 miles
  • 2010 – 71,496 miles
  • 2009 – 60,216 miles
  • 2008 – 50,982 miles
  • 2007 – 39,845 miles
  • 2006 – 36,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,304 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside inner and outer sills have surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,304 miles (+1,322)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    94,304 miles
    Test number
    815110748764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside inner and outer sills have surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass92,982 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    92,982 miles
    Test number
    602235464268
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated cable very stiff to pull (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderside waxoyled

  3. Fail92,980 miles (+15)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,980 miles
    Test number
    938251310367
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass92,965 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    92,965 miles
    Test number
    141565227614
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail92,965 miles (+428)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,965 miles
    Test number
    833147627948
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass92,537 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    92,537 miles
    Test number
    483841462983
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail92,537 miles (+432)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,537 miles
    Test number
    974228420169
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass92,105 miles (+314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    92,105 miles
    Test number
    648343118990
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass91,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,791 miles
    Test number
    994886056775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,791 miles (+310)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,791 miles
    Test number
    701001364707
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass91,481 miles (+755)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    91,481 miles
    Test number
    127137955314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,726 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,726 miles
    Test number
    225708669678
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail90,726 miles (+3,146)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,726 miles
    Test number
    223949282988
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass87,580 miles (+661)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,580 miles
    Test number
    537520452933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,919 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    86,919 miles
    Test number
    449277394281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,904 miles (+303)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,904 miles
    Test number
    387478384228
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass86,601 miles (+1,663)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    86,601 miles
    Test number
    715528083281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,938 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    84,938 miles
    Test number
    915809492207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail84,928 miles (+6,476)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,928 miles
    Test number
    315870092254
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  20. Pass78,452 miles (+6,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    78,452 miles
    Test number
    599225261232
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass71,496 miles (+11,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    71,496 miles
    Test number
    952228970206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass60,216 miles (+9,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    60,216 miles
    Test number
    403448569234
    • 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)

  23. Pass50,982 miles (+2,737)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    50,982 miles
    Test number
    864094288296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,245 miles (+8,400)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    48,245 miles
    Test number
    284426418137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass39,845 miles (+3,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    39,845 miles
    Test number
    993185717163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass36,088 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    36,088 miles
    Test number
    212591016412
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y304 LCD

Does Y304 LCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y304 LCD is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y304 LCD?
The MOT on Y304 LCD is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y304 LCD done?
Y304 LCD was recorded at 94,304 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 2,973 miles a year.
Has Y304 LCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y304 LCD has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on Y304 LCD 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 Y304 LCD find?
Y304 LCD passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside inner and outer sills have surface corrosion; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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