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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y887 HDVMOT history

Y887 HDV is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 127,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

Y887 HDV blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
127,356 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y887 HDV
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
29 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y887 HDV was last recorded at 127,356 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 1,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jan 2009: 42,670 miles, lower than 84,555 miles on 20 Sept 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
126,058 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,298 miles
Average per year
3,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,356 miles
  • 2025 – 126,058 miles
  • 2024 – 125,011 miles
  • 2022 – 118,316 miles
  • 2021 – 114,156 miles
  • 2020 – 107,902 miles
  • 2018 – 106,078 miles
  • 2017 – 104,479 miles
  • 2016 – 102,679 miles
  • 2015 – 100,038 miles
  • 2014 – 97,939 miles
  • 2013 – 96,364 miles
  • 2012 – 94,540 miles
  • 2011 – 92,171 miles
  • 2010 – 91,385 miles
  • 2009 – 90,062 miles
  • 2007 – 84,555 miles
  • 2006 – 66,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,356 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside out sill slightly corrosion
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear out sill slightly corroding

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded seen from underneath at the Nearside rear.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill very weak and corroded but no holes could be made at the time of test within 30cm of suspension or steering mounting.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Seen from underneath at the rear of the vehicle, fuel hoses are corroding.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front tires showing signs of cracking / perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,356 miles (+1,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    127,356 miles
    Test number
    138946315134
    • AdvisoryNearside out sill slightly corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear out sill slightly corroding
  2. Fail126,058 miles (+1,047)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,058 miles
    Test number
    181004350077
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass125,011 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    125,011 miles
    Test number
    601258005465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded seen from underneath at the Nearside rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill very weak and corroded but no holes could be made at the time of test within 30cm of suspension or steering mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded (BOLT ON PANELS)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel hose deteriorated Seen from underneath at the rear of the vehicle, fuel hoses are corroding. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
  4. Fail125,003 miles (+6,687)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,003 miles
    Test number
    754096728561
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective Both front lenses excessively deteriorated causing the beam pattern to be obviously incorrect. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill within 30cm of the lower control arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cm of the rear trailing arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill within 30cm of rear trailing arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded seen from underneath at the Nearside rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill very weak and corroded but no holes could be made at the time of test within 30cm of suspension or steering mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel hose deteriorated Seen from underneath at the rear of the vehicle, fuel hoses are corroding. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
  5. Pass118,316 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    118,316 miles
    Test number
    418424875919
    • AdvisoryNear & Off Side Sill Under Body & Suspension Corrosion
  6. Fail118,311 miles (+4,155)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,311 miles
    Test number
    418808699212
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Near & Off Side Both Head Lamps Contaminated (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (Wing) (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNear & Off Side Sill Under Body & Suspension Corrosion
  7. Pass114,156 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    114,156 miles
    Test number
    639446196042
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front tires showing signs of cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded but not excessive
  8. Fail114,133 miles (+6,231)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,133 miles
    Test number
    914299982647
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment risk of becoming detached ( recommend DO NOT DRIVE!!!) (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front tires showing signs of cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded but not excessive
  9. Pass107,902 miles (+1,824)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    107,902 miles
    Test number
    745983047504
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder Body Corrosion & Corrosion To Suspension Components
  10. Pass106,078 miles (+1,599)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    106,078 miles
    Test number
    513894246910
    • AdvisoryAll flexible brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryAll shockabsorber casings are corroded
    • AdvisoryAux drive belt split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass104,479 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    104,479 miles
    Test number
    788127816631
    • 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)
  12. Fail104,470 miles (+1,791)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,470 miles
    Test number
    110693765671
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement sector bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement sector bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
  13. Pass102,679 miles (+2,641)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    102,679 miles
    Test number
    344462854570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,038 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    100,038 miles
    Test number
    688140245062
    • NoteFuel pipes front to rear slightly corroded x 2
  15. Fail100,038 miles (+2,099)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,038 miles
    Test number
    616377335092
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipes front to rear slightly corroded x 2
  16. Pass97,939 miles (+1,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    97,939 miles
    Test number
    958101934055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass96,364 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    96,364 miles
    Test number
    137282733415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre 2mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre 2mm
  18. Fail96,364 miles (+1,824)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,364 miles
    Test number
    818682133046
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre 2mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre 2mm
  19. Pass94,540 miles (+2,369)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    94,540 miles
    Test number
    838489232070
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
  20. Pass92,171 miles (+786)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    92,171 miles
    Test number
    746316321034
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNear side washers not working correctly but off side front clearing screen ok
  21. Pass91,385 miles (+1,323)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    91,385 miles
    Test number
    133211340068
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres getting down
  22. Pass90,062 miles (+47,392)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    90,062 miles
    Test number
    102149129009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,670 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,670 miles
    Test number
    752834819087
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Pass42,670 miles (-41,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,670 miles
    Test number
    931944519025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  25. Fail84,555 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,555 miles
    Test number
    342873867491
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly pitted.
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished.
  26. Pass84,555 miles (+184)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    84,555 miles
    Test number
    792973967249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly pitted.
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished.
  27. Pass84,371 miles (+17,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    84,371 miles
    Test number
    252363567142
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  28. Pass66,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    66,681 miles
    Test number
    331643266161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y887 HDV

Does Y887 HDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y887 HDV is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y887 HDV?
The MOT on Y887 HDV is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y887 HDV done?
Y887 HDV was recorded at 127,356 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 3,025 miles a year.
Has Y887 HDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y887 HDV has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y887 HDV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jan 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y887 HDV find?
Y887 HDV passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside out sill slightly corrosion; offside rear out sill slightly corroding.

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