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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc

Y874 CGCMOT history

Y874 CGC is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 87,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

Y874 CGC blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
87,826 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y874 CGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y874 CGC was last recorded at 87,826 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,826 miles · 7 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,826 miles
  • 2025 – 85,661 miles
  • 2023 – 83,443 miles
  • 2022 – 81,360 miles
  • 2021 – 79,822 miles
  • 2020 – 78,006 miles
  • 2019 – 77,121 miles
  • 2018 – 75,830 miles
  • 2017 – 75,075 miles
  • 2016 – 73,163 miles
  • 2015 – 73,152 miles
  • 2014 – 71,005 miles
  • 2013 – 69,414 miles
  • 2012 – 64,931 miles
  • 2011 – 61,937 miles
  • 2010 – 58,996 miles
  • 2009 – 53,646 miles
  • 2008 – 46,043 miles
  • 2007 – 41,616 miles
  • 2006 – 33,034 miles
  • 2005 – 25,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,826 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • General corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components, sills and subframe, brakes and brake pipes.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear steel pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    87,826 miles
    Test number
    922930664629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail87,826 miles (+2,165)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,826 miles
    Test number
    162319582953
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass85,661 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    85,661 miles
    Test number
    316568738784
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail85,656 miles (+15)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,656 miles
    Test number
    179474080192
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail85,641 miles (+2,198)1 dangerous3 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,641 miles
    Test number
    373757653631
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipes @ rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both above near/side rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened all @ front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod arm/track rod end very rusty/corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod arm/track rod end very rusty/corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all at front (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps very corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside front/rear including all suspension /steering /vehicle structure /brakes/brake pipes
    • AdvisoryHorn hanging loose off/side front
    • AdvisoryPlastic tray under radiator hanging loose
    • AdvisoryTube frame under engine bay very rusty/corroded

  6. Pass83,443 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    83,443 miles
    Test number
    566711399346
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components, sills and subframe, brakes and brake pipes.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail83,442 miles (+1,002)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,442 miles
    Test number
    345442123974
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components, sills and subframe, brakes and brake pipes.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass82,440 miles (+1,080)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    82,440 miles
    Test number
    775651496228
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components, sills and subframe, brakes and brake pipes.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass81,360 miles (+1,538)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    81,360 miles
    Test number
    163143130602
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components, sills and subframe, brakes and brake pipes.

  10. Pass79,822 miles (+1,816)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    79,822 miles
    Test number
    470980855983
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass78,006 miles (+885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,006 miles
    Test number
    262080139049
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes next to fuel tank. and over the top of sub frame. (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass77,121 miles (+1,291)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    77,121 miles
    Test number
    920581050590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear steel pipes next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass75,830 miles (+755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    75,830 miles
    Test number
    561222299738
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass75,075 miles (+1,912)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    75,075 miles
    Test number
    466134312413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,163 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    73,163 miles
    Test number
    568394191235
    • 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)

  16. Fail73,152 miles (+2,147)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,152 miles
    Test number
    557457741948
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking/split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking/split

  17. Pass71,005 miles (+1,591)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    71,005 miles
    Test number
    615836444393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,414 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,414 miles
    Test number
    545167343385
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass69,414 miles (+4,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    69,414 miles
    Test number
    718237243368
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass64,931 miles (+2,994)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    64,931 miles
    Test number
    238842042377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,937 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    61,937 miles
    Test number
    168393341341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,918 miles (+2,922)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,918 miles
    Test number
    368626231364
    • FailureBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass58,996 miles (+5,350)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,996 miles
    Test number
    933244240331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,646 miles (+7,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    53,646 miles
    Test number
    421572459458
    • 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)

  25. Pass46,043 miles (+4,427)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    46,043 miles
    Test number
    784204058325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,616 miles (+8,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    41,616 miles
    Test number
    693445157307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass33,034 miles (+7,869)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    33,034 miles
    Test number
    964531646369
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass25,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    25,165 miles
    Test number
    991601885193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y874 CGC

Does Y874 CGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y874 CGC is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y874 CGC?
The MOT on Y874 CGC is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y874 CGC done?
Y874 CGC was recorded at 87,826 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 3,016 miles a year.
Has Y874 CGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y874 CGC has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y874 CGC 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 Y874 CGC find?
Y874 CGC passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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