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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

X789 YATMOT history

X789 YAT is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 7 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 22 MOT tests, with 46,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

X789 YAT red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
46,980 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
22 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X789 YAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
7 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X789 YAT was last recorded at 46,980 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 1,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
45,963 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,017 miles
Average per year
1,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,980 miles
  • 2025 – 45,963 miles
  • 2024 – 44,477 miles
  • 2023 – 43,719 miles
  • 2022 – 42,529 miles
  • 2021 – 41,457 miles
  • 2020 – 40,755 miles
  • 2019 – 39,505 miles
  • 2018 – 37,854 miles
  • 2017 – 35,455 miles
  • 2016 – 33,420 miles
  • 2015 – 30,973 miles
  • 2014 – 28,224 miles
  • 2013 – 24,284 miles
  • 2012 – 19,646 miles
  • 2011 – 18,165 miles
  • 2010 – 16,195 miles
  • 2009 – 15,016 miles
  • 2008 – 13,398 miles
  • 2007 – 11,960 miles
  • 2006 – 10,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,980 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,980 miles (+1,017)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    46,980 miles
    Test number
    265160047717
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass45,963 miles (+1,486)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    45,963 miles
    Test number
    847482725155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass44,477 miles (+758)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    44,477 miles
    Test number
    773062874406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass43,719 miles (+1,190)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    43,719 miles
    Test number
    556602750299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,529 miles (+1,072)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    42,529 miles
    Test number
    299798067566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,457 miles (+702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    41,457 miles
    Test number
    599613049745
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass40,755 miles (+1,250)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    40,755 miles
    Test number
    287346093914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass39,505 miles (+1,651)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,505 miles
    Test number
    938495764814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass37,854 miles (+2,399)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    37,854 miles
    Test number
    771268943249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass35,455 miles (+2,035)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    35,455 miles
    Test number
    208081384495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass33,420 miles (+2,447)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    33,420 miles
    Test number
    564577006987
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass30,973 miles (+2,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    30,973 miles
    Test number
    649442667352
    • AdvisorySlight play osf inner steering rack joint
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass28,224 miles (+3,940)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    28,224 miles
    Test number
    655734284268
    • NoteFront tyres perished
  14. Pass24,284 miles (+4,638)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    24,284 miles
    Test number
    369925983251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,646 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    19,646 miles
    Test number
    618639582211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,393 miles (+1,228)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    19,393 miles
    Test number
    556281622199
    • NotePOWER STEERING RACK DAMP ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION
  17. Pass18,165 miles (+1,970)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    18,165 miles
    Test number
    897140431133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,195 miles (+1,179)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    16,195 miles
    Test number
    810042730153
    • NoteBOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP
  19. Pass15,016 miles (+1,618)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    15,016 miles
    Test number
    963209789067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,398 miles (+1,438)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    13,398 miles
    Test number
    283840608151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,960 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    11,960 miles
    Test number
    610503017184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    10,737 miles
    Test number
    771801916181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X789 YAT

Does X789 YAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X789 YAT is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X789 YAT?
The MOT on X789 YAT is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X789 YAT done?
X789 YAT was recorded at 46,980 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 1,770 miles a year.
Has X789 YAT ever failed its MOT?
No. X789 YAT has passed all 22 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on X789 YAT 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 X789 YAT find?
X789 YAT passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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