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BMW Z3

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y52 MDDMOT history

Y52 MDD is a grey petrol BMW Z3 first used on 22 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 66,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

Y52 MDD grey BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
66,710 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y52 MDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y52 MDD was last recorded at 66,710 miles on 18 May 2026, 1,034 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,676 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,034 miles
Average per year
1,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,710 miles
  • 2025 – 65,676 miles
  • 2024 – 65,012 miles
  • 2023 – 63,961 miles
  • 2019 – 61,920 miles
  • 2017 – 56,588 miles
  • 2016 – 51,358 miles
  • 2015 – 47,250 miles
  • 2014 – 44,462 miles
  • 2013 – 43,046 miles
  • 2012 – 40,927 miles
  • 2011 – 38,348 miles
  • 2010 – 37,177 miles
  • 2009 – 35,128 miles
  • 2007 – 33,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,710 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,710 miles (+1,034)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    66,710 miles
    Test number
    154191162251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass65,676 miles (+664)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    65,676 miles
    Test number
    452752147276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,012 miles (+1,051)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    65,012 miles
    Test number
    856196492749
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass63,961 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    63,961 miles
    Test number
    291809256640
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail63,961 miles (+2,041)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,961 miles
    Test number
    993381518863
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass61,920 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    61,920 miles
    Test number
    971268085558
    • 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))

  7. Fail61,917 miles (+5,329)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,917 miles
    Test number
    220713311677
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Pass56,588 miles (+5,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    56,588 miles
    Test number
    943776920609
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  9. Pass51,358 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    51,358 miles
    Test number
    700079109876
    • AdvisoryTop and bottom guards

  10. Fail51,357 miles (+4,107)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,357 miles
    Test number
    530344099250
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryTop and bottom guards

  11. Pass47,250 miles (+2,788)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    47,250 miles
    Test number
    278667775487
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass44,462 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    44,462 miles
    Test number
    317284284160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBoth front tyres badly cracking
    • NoteNearside front brake disc very coroded
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc very coroded

  13. Fail414,462 miles (+371,416)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    414,462 miles
    Test number
    296374984428
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBoth front tyres badly cracking
    • NoteNearside front brake disc very coroded
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc very coroded

  14. Pass43,046 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,046 miles
    Test number
    387950373115
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads cracking (225/45/17)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly worn
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp broken
    • NoteSlight damage front bumper

  15. Fail43,046 miles (+2,119)12 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,046 miles
    Test number
    676789263129
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads cracking (225/45/17)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly worn
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp broken
    • NoteSlight damage front bumper

  16. Fail40,927 miles2 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,927 miles
    Test number
    229486682487
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteBoot struts very weak.
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking (225/45x17).
    • NoteFront number plate worn.
    • NoteN/S/F brake disc worn/corroded.
    • NoteRear tyre size - 245/40x17.

  17. Pass40,927 miles (+2,579)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,927 miles
    Test number
    865616382191
    • NoteBoot struts very weak.
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking (225/45x17).
    • NoteFront number plate worn.
    • NoteN/S/F brake disc worn/corroded.
    • NoteRear tyre size - 245/40x17.

  18. Pass38,348 miles (+1,171)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,348 miles
    Test number
    858316441194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,177 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,177 miles
    Test number
    331362850168
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

  20. Pass37,177 miles (+2,049)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,177 miles
    Test number
    764002150173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,128 miles (+1,957)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    35,128 miles
    Test number
    540042489196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    33,171 miles
    Test number
    980151897110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y52 MDD

Does Y52 MDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y52 MDD is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y52 MDD?
The MOT on Y52 MDD is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y52 MDD done?
Y52 MDD was recorded at 66,710 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 1,779 miles a year.
Has Y52 MDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y52 MDD has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on Y52 MDD 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 Y52 MDD find?
Y52 MDD passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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