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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y4 RCCMOT history

Y4 RCC is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 18 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

Y4 RCC blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
95,403 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 RCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 RCC was last recorded at 95,403 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,403 miles · 29 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,403 miles
  • 2025 – 92,048 miles
  • 2024 – 90,073 miles
  • 2023 – 86,819 miles
  • 2022 – 81,938 miles
  • 2021 – 81,926 miles
  • 2020 – 74,453 miles
  • 2018 – 69,480 miles
  • 2017 – 61,195 miles
  • 2016 – 57,506 miles
  • 2015 – 53,348 miles
  • 2014 – 49,591 miles
  • 2013 – 45,835 miles
  • 2012 – 42,784 miles
  • 2011 – 37,437 miles
  • 2010 – 31,618 miles
  • 2009 – 29,038 miles
  • 2008 – 28,845 miles
  • 2007 – 26,972 miles
  • 2006 – 23,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,403 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,403 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    95,403 miles
    Test number
    216213305087
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail95,403 miles (+3,355)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,403 miles
    Test number
    616396778311
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass92,048 miles (+1,975)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    92,048 miles
    Test number
    391776310919
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass90,073 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    90,073 miles
    Test number
    383891873637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail90,042 miles (+3,223)12 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,042 miles
    Test number
    609996778821
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe condition (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,819 miles (+4,881)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    86,819 miles
    Test number
    483983224210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAge related under body corrosion

  7. Pass81,938 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    81,938 miles
    Test number
    249748408046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail81,926 miles (+3,806)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,926 miles
    Test number
    817007551370
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass78,120 miles (+3,667)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    78,120 miles
    Test number
    332573035782
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass74,453 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,453 miles
    Test number
    498499158959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail74,452 miles (+4,972)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,452 miles
    Test number
    767671049605
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass69,480 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    69,480 miles
    Test number
    714332741826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail69,480 miles (+8,285)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,480 miles
    Test number
    667298444732
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass61,195 miles (+3,689)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    61,195 miles
    Test number
    920714604241
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  15. Pass57,506 miles (+4,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    57,506 miles
    Test number
    451234669059
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded

  16. Pass53,348 miles (+3,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    53,348 miles
    Test number
    348863235145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass49,591 miles (+3,756)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,591 miles
    Test number
    477457324191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass45,835 miles (+3,051)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,835 miles
    Test number
    517515333166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,784 miles (+5,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    42,784 miles
    Test number
    897601732139
    • 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)

  20. Pass37,437 miles (+5,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,437 miles
    Test number
    547347731155
    • 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)

  21. Pass31,618 miles (+2,580)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    31,618 miles
    Test number
    811313730102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,038 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    29,038 miles
    Test number
    494154339172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,845 miles (+1,873)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,845 miles
    Test number
    823710938120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,972 miles (+3,224)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,972 miles
    Test number
    504079527133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,748 miles
    Test number
    390909226187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 RCC

Does Y4 RCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 RCC is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 RCC?
The MOT on Y4 RCC is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 RCC done?
Y4 RCC was recorded at 95,403 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 3,632 miles a year.
Has Y4 RCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 RCC has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y4 RCC 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 RCC find?
Y4 RCC passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: central front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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