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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

Y3 LMCMOT history

Y3 LMC is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 27 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 38,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

Y3 LMC blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
38,444 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 LMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 LMC was last recorded at 38,444 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jun 2013: 30,187 miles, lower than 30,621 miles on 22 May 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
37,877 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
567 miles
Average per year
656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,444 miles
  • 2025 – 37,877 miles
  • 2024 – 37,349 miles
  • 2023 – 36,681 miles
  • 2022 – 35,871 miles
  • 2021 – 35,225 miles
  • 2020 – 34,965 miles
  • 2019 – 34,525 miles
  • 2018 – 34,064 miles
  • 2017 – 33,400 miles
  • 2016 – 32,967 miles
  • 2015 – 32,431 miles
  • 2014 – 31,966 miles
  • 2013 – 30,187 miles
  • 2012 – 30,621 miles
  • 2011 – 29,790 miles
  • 2010 – 28,874 miles
  • 2009 – 28,012 miles
  • 2008 – 27,399 miles
  • 2007 – 26,308 miles
  • 2006 – 25,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,444 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,444 miles (+567)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    38,444 miles
    Test number
    918030940691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass37,877 miles (+528)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    37,877 miles
    Test number
    292028193561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass37,349 miles (+668)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    37,349 miles
    Test number
    977385379763
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass36,681 miles (+810)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    36,681 miles
    Test number
    594929715568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass35,871 miles (+646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    35,871 miles
    Test number
    658225069221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. Pass35,225 miles (+260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    35,225 miles
    Test number
    390284371078
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. Pass34,965 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    34,965 miles
    Test number
    847188054887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,525 miles (+461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    34,525 miles
    Test number
    685555766184
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass34,064 miles (+664)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    34,064 miles
    Test number
    932091992545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,400 miles (+433)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,400 miles
    Test number
    309785514211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,967 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    32,967 miles
    Test number
    681238864699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,431 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    32,431 miles
    Test number
    395565955143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,966 miles (+1,779)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    31,966 miles
    Test number
    486772764195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,187 miles (-434)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,187 miles
    Test number
    269182363488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,621 miles (+831)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,621 miles
    Test number
    757903442180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,790 miles (+916)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    29,790 miles
    Test number
    346517951126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,874 miles (+862)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    28,874 miles
    Test number
    503419360175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,012 miles (+613)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,012 miles
    Test number
    600872889055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,399 miles (+1,091)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,399 miles
    Test number
    684928988099
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES
    • NoteBRAKE DISCS BECOMING CORRODED ON EDGES / DISCS BECOMING DISCOLOURED
  20. Pass26,308 miles (+1,227)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    26,308 miles
    Test number
    504179787006
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES
  21. Pass25,081 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,081 miles
    Test number
    560119986089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,017 miles1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,017 miles
    Test number
    103448486488
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES
    • NoteSTRONG ADVISE ON OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS

Questions about Y3 LMC

Does Y3 LMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 LMC is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 LMC?
The MOT on Y3 LMC is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 LMC done?
Y3 LMC was recorded at 38,444 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 656 miles a year.
Has Y3 LMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 LMC has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2006.
Has the mileage on Y3 LMC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y3 LMC find?
Y3 LMC passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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