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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y883 PLFMOT history

Y883 PLF is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 14 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 27,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

Y883 PLF blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
27,946 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y883 PLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y883 PLF was last recorded at 27,946 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,786 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
160 miles
Average per year
585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 27,946 miles
  • 2024 – 27,786 miles
  • 2023 – 27,615 miles
  • 2022 – 27,447 miles
  • 2021 – 27,154 miles
  • 2020 – 26,757 miles
  • 2019 – 26,175 miles
  • 2018 – 25,477 miles
  • 2016 – 24,311 miles
  • 2015 – 23,881 miles
  • 2014 – 23,308 miles
  • 2013 – 22,587 miles
  • 2012 – 22,236 miles
  • 2011 – 21,779 miles
  • 2010 – 20,686 miles
  • 2009 – 20,202 miles
  • 2008 – 19,460 miles
  • 2007 – 19,024 miles
  • 2006 – 16,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,946 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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,946 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    27,946 miles
    Test number
    921609987054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass27,786 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    27,786 miles
    Test number
    906597877721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass27,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    27,615 miles
    Test number
    507590921422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail27,615 miles (+168)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,615 miles
    Test number
    818428784327
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track rod locking nut (2.1.3 (d))
  5. Pass27,447 miles (+293)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    27,447 miles
    Test number
    627005810579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. Pass27,154 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    27,154 miles
    Test number
    347293620310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass26,757 miles (+582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    26,757 miles
    Test number
    847766081081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass26,175 miles (+698)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    26,175 miles
    Test number
    575148023962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,477 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    25,477 miles
    Test number
    350449253687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,311 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    24,311 miles
    Test number
    971136846584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,881 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    23,881 miles
    Test number
    488956355199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,308 miles (+721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    23,308 miles
    Test number
    618780454126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass22,587 miles (+351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    22,587 miles
    Test number
    508811053182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass22,236 miles (+457)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    22,236 miles
    Test number
    229403152101
    • NoteBoth front tyres have several deep cuts
  15. Pass21,779 miles (+1,093)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    21,779 miles
    Test number
    325521551128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,686 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    20,686 miles
    Test number
    661716240102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,202 miles (+742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    20,202 miles
    Test number
    710643759138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass19,460 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    19,460 miles
    Test number
    751429948137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,024 miles (+2,490)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    19,024 miles
    Test number
    443403317296
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  20. Pass16,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    16,534 miles
    Test number
    444859556165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y883 PLF

Does Y883 PLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y883 PLF is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y883 PLF?
The MOT on Y883 PLF is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y883 PLF done?
Y883 PLF was recorded at 27,946 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 585 miles a year.
Has Y883 PLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y883 PLF has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y883 PLF 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 Y883 PLF find?
Y883 PLF passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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