
BMW Z3
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc
Y874 PTUMOT history
Y874 PTU is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 11 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 92,277 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 92,277 mi
- At MOT on 24 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,359 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y874 PTU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 11 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y874 PTU was last recorded at 92,277 miles on 24 Oct 2024, 128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Aug 2019: 78,162 miles, lower than 78,166 miles on 30 Jul 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 92,149 miles · 28 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 128 miles
- Average per year
- 4,359 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 92,277 miles
- 2023 – 92,149 miles
- 2022 – 89,602 miles
- 2021 – 86,405 miles
- 2020 – 81,652 miles
- 2019 – 78,162 miles
- 2018 – 74,406 miles
- 2017 – 68,932 miles
- 2016 – 68,891 miles
- 2015 – 50,121 miles
- 2014 – 38,292 miles
- 2013 – 30,612 miles
- 2012 – 23,528 miles
- 2011 – 18,985 miles
- 2010 – 16,819 miles
- 2009 – 14,978 miles
- 2008 – 14,214 miles
- 2007 – 13,907 miles
- 2006 – 12,814 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,277 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 92,277 miles
- Test number
- 220990817123
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail92,277 miles (+128)2 dangerous7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,277 miles
- Test number
- 252160605683
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass92,149 miles (+2,547)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 92,149 miles
- Test number
- 777449485382
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass89,602 miles (+3,197)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 89,602 miles
- Test number
- 601547334665
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass86,405 miles (+11)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 86,405 miles
- Test number
- 835825393604
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail86,394 miles (+4,742)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,394 miles
- Test number
- 427020765566
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass81,652 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 81,652 miles
- Test number
- 959007598176
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail81,652 miles (+3,490)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,652 miles
- Test number
- 744297917822
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass78,162 miles (-4)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 78,162 miles
- Test number
- 340905100785
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,166 miles (+3,760)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,166 miles
- Test number
- 746091716780
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass74,406 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 74,406 miles
- Test number
- 688739114423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,381 miles (+5,449)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,381 miles
- Test number
- 203288407484
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroded under the vehicle
Pass68,932 miles (+41)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 68,932 miles
- Test number
- 200803566145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,891 miles (+10,013)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 68,891 miles
- Test number
- 476829006433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,878 miles (+8,757)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,878 miles
- Test number
- 494991607090
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,121 miles (+11,829)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 50,121 miles
- Test number
- 267436695475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,292 miles (+7,680)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 38,292 miles
- Test number
- 566283254155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,612 miles (+7,084)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 30,612 miles
- Test number
- 319749553268
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteTyres cracked and perishing
Pass23,528 miles (+4,543)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 23,528 miles
- Test number
- 398804752264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,985 miles (+2,166)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 18,985 miles
- Test number
- 365444041250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,819 miles (+1,841)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 16,819 miles
- Test number
- 602694020278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,978 miles (+764)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 14,978 miles
- Test number
- 724714759273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,214 miles (+307)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 14,214 miles
- Test number
- 894495338267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,907 miles (+1,093)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 13,907 miles
- Test number
- 892805717225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,814 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 12,814 miles
- Test number
- 253624116233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y874 PTU
- Does Y874 PTU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y874 PTU expired on 27 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y874 PTU?
- The MOT on Y874 PTU expired on 27 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y874 PTU done?
- Y874 PTU was recorded at 92,277 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2024, an average of 4,359 miles a year.
- Has Y874 PTU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y874 PTU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y874 PTU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y874 PTU find?
- Y874 PTU passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2024 with 7 advisories: front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides, and 4 more.
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