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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y4 GALMOT history

Y4 GAL is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 19 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 66,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

Y4 GAL red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
66,910 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 GAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 GAL was last recorded at 66,910 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 460 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,450 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
460 miles
Average per year
1,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,910 miles
  • 2025 – 66,450 miles
  • 2024 – 65,343 miles
  • 2023 – 64,758 miles
  • 2022 – 63,984 miles
  • 2021 – 62,891 miles
  • 2020 – 62,093 miles
  • 2019 – 59,238 miles
  • 2018 – 56,613 miles
  • 2017 – 53,562 miles
  • 2016 – 50,279 miles
  • 2015 – 49,561 miles
  • 2014 – 47,575 miles
  • 2013 – 45,224 miles
  • 2012 – 41,640 miles
  • 2011 – 38,593 miles
  • 2010 – 36,653 miles
  • 2009 – 34,917 miles
  • 2008 – 32,890 miles
  • 2006 – 29,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,910 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,910 miles (+460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    66,910 miles
    Test number
    193285405340
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass66,450 miles (+1,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    66,450 miles
    Test number
    643593671754
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass65,343 miles (+585)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    65,343 miles
    Test number
    157296548144
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass64,758 miles (+774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    64,758 miles
    Test number
    507500478969
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top rubber mount slightly deteriorating

  5. Pass63,984 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    63,984 miles
    Test number
    886723666460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,959 miles (+1,068)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,959 miles
    Test number
    648714896629
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass62,891 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    62,891 miles
    Test number
    366331516923
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail62,891 miles (+798)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,891 miles
    Test number
    640323211161
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass62,093 miles (+2,855)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    62,093 miles
    Test number
    172155197578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass59,238 miles (+71)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    59,238 miles
    Test number
    255504925001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail59,167 miles (+2,554)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,167 miles
    Test number
    763669432044
    • MajorNearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sticker in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass56,613 miles (+3,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,613 miles
    Test number
    791042930997
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  13. Pass53,562 miles (+3,283)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,562 miles
    Test number
    250906945963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,279 miles (+718)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,279 miles
    Test number
    618558800535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,561 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,561 miles
    Test number
    405459575006
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail49,561 miles (+1,986)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,561 miles
    Test number
    856708475008
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass47,575 miles (+2,351)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,575 miles
    Test number
    105147974093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,224 miles (+3,584)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,224 miles
    Test number
    938633473035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,640 miles5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,640 miles
    Test number
    169614972009
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass41,640 miles (+3,047)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,640 miles
    Test number
    918384072035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass38,593 miles (+1,940)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,593 miles
    Test number
    735316971079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,653 miles (+1,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,653 miles
    Test number
    482493980067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass34,917 miles (+2,027)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,917 miles
    Test number
    122066389058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,890 miles (+3,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    32,890 miles
    Test number
    380627378013
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass29,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    29,565 miles
    Test number
    623617676248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 GAL

Does Y4 GAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 GAL is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 GAL?
The MOT on Y4 GAL is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 GAL done?
Y4 GAL was recorded at 66,910 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 1,920 miles a year.
Has Y4 GAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 GAL has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y4 GAL 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 Y4 GAL find?
Y4 GAL passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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