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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y36 LCFMOT history

Y36 LCF is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 127,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2024.

Y36 LCF blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2025
Mileage
127,141 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y36 LCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y36 LCF was last recorded at 127,141 miles on 1 Apr 2024, 5,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,823 miles · 17 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
5,318 miles
Average per year
3,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 127,141 miles
  • 2023 – 121,823 miles
  • 2022 – 121,311 miles
  • 2021 – 120,513 miles
  • 2020 – 119,835 miles
  • 2019 – 118,341 miles
  • 2018 – 115,363 miles
  • 2017 – 114,370 miles
  • 2015 – 112,533 miles
  • 2014 – 109,655 miles
  • 2013 – 108,475 miles
  • 2012 – 98,367 miles
  • 2011 – 88,302 miles
  • 2010 – 76,214 miles
  • 2009 – 73,726 miles
  • 2008 – 72,098 miles
  • 2007 – 68,294 miles
  • 2006 – 62,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,141 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Heavy surface rust showing under vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass127,141 miles (+5,318)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    127,141 miles
    Test number
    446299113870
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass121,823 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    121,823 miles
    Test number
    993102732705
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface rust showing under vehicle

  3. Fail121,823 miles (+512)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,823 miles
    Test number
    955947602553
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface rust showing under vehicle

  4. Pass121,311 miles (+798)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    121,311 miles
    Test number
    224099699552
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface rust showing on outer sills and floor pan

  5. Pass120,513 miles (+678)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    120,513 miles
    Test number
    360357630997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,835 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    119,835 miles
    Test number
    130152548384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail119,834 miles (+1,493)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,834 miles
    Test number
    907325845397
    • MajorFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass118,341 miles (+2,978)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    118,341 miles
    Test number
    446967103134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe joining brake hose ( just above driveshaft) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

  9. Pass115,363 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    115,363 miles
    Test number
    522934624348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear N/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear O/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail115,363 miles (+993)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,363 miles
    Test number
    131295754380
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear N/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear O/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass114,370 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    114,370 miles
    Test number
    725956099305
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres perished and starting to crack on outer sidewalls

  12. Fail114,328 miles (+1,795)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,328 miles
    Test number
    393720431930
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn fairly thin
    • AdvisoryRear both discs have corrosion to faces
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres perished and starting to crack on outer sidewalls

  13. Pass112,533 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    112,533 miles
    Test number
    935820215289
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail112,533 miles (+2,878)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,533 miles
    Test number
    826200615277
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass109,655 miles (+1,180)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    109,655 miles
    Test number
    258540464402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass108,475 miles (+10,108)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    108,475 miles
    Test number
    927231663155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,367 miles (+10,065)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    98,367 miles
    Test number
    458037862139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,302 miles (+12,088)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    88,302 miles
    Test number
    978158351148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,214 miles (+2,488)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    76,214 miles
    Test number
    503631040112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,726 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    73,726 miles
    Test number
    503479449144
    • 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)

  21. Fail73,726 miles (+1,628)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,726 miles
    Test number
    653399149173
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • 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)

  22. Pass72,098 miles (+3,804)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    72,098 miles
    Test number
    852533428109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    68,294 miles
    Test number
    212554237045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail68,294 miles (+5,863)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,294 miles
    Test number
    594613037097
    • 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)

  25. Pass62,431 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    62,431 miles
    Test number
    512428126098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y36 LCF

Does Y36 LCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y36 LCF expired on 16 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y36 LCF?
The MOT on Y36 LCF expired on 16 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y36 LCF done?
Y36 LCF was recorded at 127,141 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2024, an average of 3,561 miles a year.
Has Y36 LCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y36 LCF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on Y36 LCF 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 Y36 LCF find?
Y36 LCF passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2024 with 3 minor defects: front headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light.

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