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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T8 YBMMOT history

T8 YBM is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 91,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2024
Mileage
91,086 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2023
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 YBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2024
Latest MOT test
5 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 YBM was last recorded at 91,086 miles on 5 May 2023, 1,467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,619 miles · 20 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
1,467 miles
Average per year
3,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 91,086 miles
  • 2022 – 89,619 miles
  • 2021 – 88,821 miles
  • 2019 – 86,970 miles
  • 2018 – 84,597 miles
  • 2017 – 82,965 miles
  • 2016 – 81,283 miles
  • 2015 – 79,013 miles
  • 2014 – 77,054 miles
  • 2012 – 74,402 miles
  • 2011 – 72,534 miles
  • 2010 – 69,295 miles
  • 2009 – 62,649 miles
  • 2008 – 52,762 miles
  • 2007 – 44,834 miles
  • 2006 – 38,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,086 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,086 miles (+1,467)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    91,086 miles
    Test number
    858615999413
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass89,619 miles (+798)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    89,619 miles
    Test number
    510249897269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,821 miles (+1,851)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    88,821 miles
    Test number
    157674407898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,970 miles (+2,373)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,970 miles
    Test number
    315532213410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,597 miles (+1,632)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,597 miles
    Test number
    103911839869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,965 miles (+1,682)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    82,965 miles
    Test number
    877265854437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,283 miles (+2,270)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    81,283 miles
    Test number
    364643654128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,013 miles (+1,959)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,013 miles
    Test number
    668003905193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,054 miles (+2,652)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    77,054 miles
    Test number
    827697264014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,402 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,402 miles
    Test number
    157509142389
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  11. Pass74,402 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    74,402 miles
    Test number
    305509442329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  12. Fail74,378 miles (+1,844)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,378 miles
    Test number
    807876732394
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass72,534 miles (+3,239)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    72,534 miles
    Test number
    308077131363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,295 miles (+6,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    69,295 miles
    Test number
    682540310384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass62,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    62,649 miles
    Test number
    404519999244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,649 miles (+9,887)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,649 miles
    Test number
    222589999216
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • 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)
  17. Pass52,762 miles (+7,928)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    52,762 miles
    Test number
    974489998298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,834 miles (+6,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    44,834 miles
    Test number
    962343107346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  19. Pass38,657 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    38,657 miles
    Test number
    221941496260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to front and rear brake discs
    • NoteFront brake pad linings low
    • NoteNearside rear tyre low tread
    • NoteSlight movement evident in nearside and offside front lower(rubber mounted) ball joints

Questions about T8 YBM

Does T8 YBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T8 YBM expired on 4 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T8 YBM?
The MOT on T8 YBM expired on 4 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T8 YBM done?
T8 YBM was recorded at 91,086 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2023, an average of 3,169 miles a year.
Has T8 YBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 YBM has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2012.
Has the mileage on T8 YBM 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 T8 YBM find?
T8 YBM passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2023 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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