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BMW Z3

Yellow · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

Y3 RHCMOT history

Y3 RHC is a yellow petrol BMW Z3 first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 50,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

Y3 RHC yellow BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
50,374 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 RHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 RHC was last recorded at 50,374 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 1,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,146 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,228 miles
Average per year
1,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,374 miles
  • 2025 – 49,146 miles
  • 2024 – 48,623 miles
  • 2023 – 47,970 miles
  • 2022 – 47,137 miles
  • 2020 – 46,467 miles
  • 2019 – 46,120 miles
  • 2018 – 45,247 miles
  • 2017 – 44,237 miles
  • 2016 – 42,782 miles
  • 2015 – 40,788 miles
  • 2014 – 38,466 miles
  • 2013 – 36,240 miles
  • 2012 – 34,557 miles
  • 2011 – 32,299 miles
  • 2010 – 30,253 miles
  • 2009 – 25,655 miles
  • 2008 – 24,578 miles
  • 2007 – 22,774 miles
  • 2006 – 20,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,374 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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.

  • Fuel cap rubber perishing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,374 miles (+1,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    50,374 miles
    Test number
    659011886738
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass49,146 miles (+523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    49,146 miles
    Test number
    505427218343
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber perishing

  3. Pass48,623 miles (+653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    48,623 miles
    Test number
    347213560492
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass47,970 miles (+833)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    47,970 miles
    Test number
    339772879108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake pads look worn low
    • AdvisorySuspension springs are corroded

  5. Pass47,137 miles (+670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    47,137 miles
    Test number
    419318726683
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass46,467 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    46,467 miles
    Test number
    309524015942
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber perishing.

  7. Fail46,442 miles (+322)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,442 miles
    Test number
    988423637868
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber perishing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass46,120 miles (+873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    46,120 miles
    Test number
    764626155831
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear corroded\covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass45,247 miles (+1,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    45,247 miles
    Test number
    306443423166
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear floor pan/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass44,237 miles (+1,455)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    44,237 miles
    Test number
    954360563658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade starting to split, advise replace
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting on nearside and offside outer sills and floor pan

  11. Pass42,782 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,782 miles
    Test number
    653612401165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replace (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replace (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail42,778 miles (+1,990)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,778 miles
    Test number
    700290909187
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replace (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replace (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass40,788 miles (+2,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,788 miles
    Test number
    242284521543
    • 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)

  14. Pass38,466 miles (+2,226)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,466 miles
    Test number
    838034474290
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteO/s/f inner rack end has play in ball joint. recomend replacing

  15. Pass36,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    36,240 miles
    Test number
    318745273404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail36,240 miles (+1,683)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,240 miles
    Test number
    396645673245
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass34,557 miles (+2,258)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    34,557 miles
    Test number
    198900492264
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass32,299 miles (+2,046)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    32,299 miles
    Test number
    937624601363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail30,253 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,253 miles
    Test number
    901073490207
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass30,253 miles (+4,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    30,253 miles
    Test number
    980143590234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass25,655 miles (+1,077)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    25,655 miles
    Test number
    334406909343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,578 miles (+1,804)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    24,578 miles
    Test number
    224211288228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,774 miles (+1,932)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    22,774 miles
    Test number
    622156477253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    20,842 miles
    Test number
    673893886260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 RHC

Does Y3 RHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 RHC is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 RHC?
The MOT on Y3 RHC is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 RHC done?
Y3 RHC was recorded at 50,374 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 1,518 miles a year.
Has Y3 RHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 RHC has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on Y3 RHC 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 Y3 RHC find?
Y3 RHC passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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