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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y873 GCYMOT history

Y873 GCY is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 110,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2023.

Y873 GCY red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2024
Mileage
110,146 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y873 GCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y873 GCY was last recorded at 110,146 miles on 20 Oct 2023, 5,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,276 miles · 7 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
5,870 miles
Average per year
4,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 110,146 miles
  • 2022 – 104,276 miles
  • 2021 – 98,678 miles
  • 2020 – 97,044 miles
  • 2019 – 96,801 miles
  • 2018 – 95,766 miles
  • 2017 – 95,294 miles
  • 2016 – 94,824 miles
  • 2015 – 93,971 miles
  • 2014 – 90,720 miles
  • 2013 – 89,843 miles
  • 2012 – 86,980 miles
  • 2011 – 85,138 miles
  • 2010 – 74,806 miles
  • 2009 – 63,828 miles
  • 2008 – 53,994 miles
  • 2007 – 40,352 miles
  • 2006 – 27,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,146 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,146 miles (+5,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,146 miles
    Test number
    504303780628
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,276 miles (+5,598)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    104,276 miles
    Test number
    425378411911
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  3. Pass98,678 miles (+1,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,678 miles
    Test number
    598350432889
    • 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))

  4. Pass97,044 miles (+243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,044 miles
    Test number
    373721255957
    • 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))

  5. Pass96,801 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,801 miles
    Test number
    552820863160
    • 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))

  6. Fail96,801 miles (+1,035)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,801 miles
    Test number
    318529719764
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass95,766 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,766 miles
    Test number
    813285895845
    • 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))

  8. Fail95,766 miles (+472)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,766 miles
    Test number
    696440753844
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • 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))

  9. Pass95,294 miles (+470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    95,294 miles
    Test number
    309048558691
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass94,824 miles (+853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    94,824 miles
    Test number
    249573372918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass93,971 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    93,971 miles
    Test number
    151167925809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail93,971 miles (+3,251)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,971 miles
    Test number
    381479435602
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass90,720 miles (+877)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    90,720 miles
    Test number
    879529334123
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

  14. Pass89,843 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    89,843 miles
    Test number
    205663933191
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER AND OUTER EDGES VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

  15. Fail89,843 miles (+2,863)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,843 miles
    Test number
    255710633136
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER AND OUTER EDGES VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

  16. Pass86,980 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    86,980 miles
    Test number
    876633322116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail86,980 miles (+1,842)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,980 miles
    Test number
    337592322136
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass85,138 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    85,138 miles
    Test number
    958663331152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSUGGEST CHECK AND ADJUST TRACKING

  19. Fail85,138 miles (+10,332)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,138 miles
    Test number
    359013631139
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSUGGEST CHECK AND ADJUST TRACKING

  20. Pass74,806 miles (+10,978)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    74,806 miles
    Test number
    571290910172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,828 miles (+9,834)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    63,828 miles
    Test number
    111729299076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,994 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    53,994 miles
    Test number
    233526908127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail53,994 miles (+13,642)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,994 miles
    Test number
    120886308176
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass40,352 miles (+12,364)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    40,352 miles
    Test number
    734209407149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass27,988 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    27,988 miles
    Test number
    592901816184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y873 GCY

Does Y873 GCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y873 GCY expired on 19 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y873 GCY?
The MOT on Y873 GCY expired on 19 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y873 GCY done?
Y873 GCY was recorded at 110,146 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2023, an average of 4,695 miles a year.
Has Y873 GCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y873 GCY has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on Y873 GCY 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 Y873 GCY find?
Y873 GCY passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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