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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y886 WGCMOT history

Y886 WGC is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 86,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2025.

Y886 WGC blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2026
Mileage
86,876 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y886 WGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y886 WGC was last recorded at 86,876 miles on 14 Aug 2025, 935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,941 miles · 16 May 2024
Between the last two tests
935 miles
Average per year
3,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,876 miles
  • 2024 – 85,941 miles
  • 2023 – 85,047 miles
  • 2021 – 83,149 miles
  • 2020 – 81,770 miles
  • 2019 – 80,166 miles
  • 2016 – 78,100 miles
  • 2015 – 73,202 miles
  • 2014 – 67,968 miles
  • 2013 – 62,521 miles
  • 2011 – 57,678 miles
  • 2009 – 54,672 miles
  • 2008 – 49,144 miles
  • 2007 – 18,661 miles
  • 2006 – 9,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,876 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Dual Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes on lower arms, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,876 miles (+935)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    86,876 miles
    Test number
    597028268557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Dual Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes on lower arms, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass85,941 miles (+894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    85,941 miles
    Test number
    522341751187
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass85,047 miles (+1,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    85,047 miles
    Test number
    111537577261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass83,149 miles (+1,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,149 miles
    Test number
    109641820366
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Off mirror

  5. Pass81,770 miles (+1,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,770 miles
    Test number
    373573495189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass80,166 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,166 miles
    Test number
    657187790798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail80,157 miles (+2,057)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,157 miles
    Test number
    637155821963
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass78,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    78,100 miles
    Test number
    779111271288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail78,100 miles (+4,898)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,100 miles
    Test number
    303726045970
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass73,202 miles (+5,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    73,202 miles
    Test number
    895599145113
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass67,968 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,968 miles
    Test number
    839870864151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Fail67,968 miles (+5,447)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,968 miles
    Test number
    215565154417
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass62,521 miles (+4,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,521 miles
    Test number
    405975353140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass57,678 miles (+3,006)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,678 miles
    Test number
    589864821119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,672 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    54,672 miles
    Test number
    373905669358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,670 miles (+5,526)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,670 miles
    Test number
    761583069324
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass49,144 miles (+16,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,144 miles
    Test number
    701058158304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass33,031 miles (+14,370)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    33,031 miles
    Test number
    161509208468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,661 miles (+9,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    18,661 miles
    Test number
    953976217018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass9,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    9,554 miles
    Test number
    641559216036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y886 WGC

Does Y886 WGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y886 WGC expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y886 WGC?
The MOT on Y886 WGC expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y886 WGC done?
Y886 WGC was recorded at 86,876 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2025, an average of 3,952 miles a year.
Has Y886 WGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y886 WGC has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2019.
Has the mileage on Y886 WGC 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 Y886 WGC find?
Y886 WGC passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material dual pipes, and 3 more.

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