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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y866 BBCMOT history

Y866 BBC is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 21 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 76,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

Y866 BBC silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
76,549 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y866 BBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y866 BBC was last recorded at 76,549 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 1,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,340 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,209 miles
Average per year
1,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,549 miles
  • 2025 – 75,340 miles
  • 2024 – 75,264 miles
  • 2023 – 74,914 miles
  • 2022 – 74,259 miles
  • 2021 – 73,275 miles
  • 2020 – 72,827 miles
  • 2019 – 69,066 miles
  • 2018 – 66,497 miles
  • 2017 – 63,963 miles
  • 2016 – 62,217 miles
  • 2015 – 59,944 miles
  • 2014 – 59,748 miles
  • 2013 – 59,588 miles
  • 2012 – 59,288 miles
  • 2011 – 58,549 miles
  • 2010 – 57,812 miles
  • 2009 – 57,384 miles
  • 2008 – 55,836 miles
  • 2007 – 53,472 miles
  • 2006 – 49,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,549 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySills slight corrosion frt rear

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,549 miles (+1,209)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    76,549 miles
    Test number
    654791704885
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySills slight corrosion frt rear

  2. Pass75,340 miles (+76)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    75,340 miles
    Test number
    192208032304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded

  3. Pass75,264 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    75,264 miles
    Test number
    192128792148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail75,252 miles (+338)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,252 miles
    Test number
    846711468186
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

  5. Pass74,914 miles (+655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    74,914 miles
    Test number
    848235295020
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass74,259 miles (+984)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    74,259 miles
    Test number
    822515732412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,275 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,275 miles
    Test number
    398140073841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front outer sills corroded

  8. Fail73,275 miles (+448)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,275 miles
    Test number
    767432863868
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front outer sills corroded

  9. Pass72,827 miles (+3,761)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,827 miles
    Test number
    487055002131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,066 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,066 miles
    Test number
    268391249529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,045 miles (+2,548)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,045 miles
    Test number
    484933854013
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  12. Pass66,497 miles (+2,534)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,497 miles
    Test number
    202149503381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,963 miles (+1,746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    63,963 miles
    Test number
    553131619244
    • 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. Pass62,217 miles (+2,273)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,217 miles
    Test number
    132180062951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,944 miles (+196)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,944 miles
    Test number
    346461835158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass59,748 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    59,748 miles
    Test number
    695226334143
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail59,748 miles (+160)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,748 miles
    Test number
    459236134153
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass59,588 miles (+300)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,588 miles
    Test number
    887591633101
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll suspension is lightly corroded
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are worn on the inner edge of the tread
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass59,288 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,288 miles
    Test number
    265185632129
    • 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. Fail59,287 miles (+738)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,287 miles
    Test number
    288155632404
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • 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. Pass58,549 miles (+737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,549 miles
    Test number
    787410241105
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass57,812 miles (+428)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    57,812 miles
    Test number
    284212910447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    57,384 miles
    Test number
    193022499009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail57,384 miles (+1,548)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,384 miles
    Test number
    312352799054
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass55,836 miles (+2,364)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    55,836 miles
    Test number
    300907118449
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/s front brake binding on a bit

  26. Pass53,472 miles (+3,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    53,472 miles
    Test number
    674018117238
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass49,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    49,875 miles
    Test number
    851963226251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y866 BBC

Does Y866 BBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y866 BBC is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y866 BBC?
The MOT on Y866 BBC is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y866 BBC done?
Y866 BBC was recorded at 76,549 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 1,322 miles a year.
Has Y866 BBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y866 BBC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y866 BBC 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 Y866 BBC find?
Y866 BBC passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; sills slight corrosion frt rear.

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