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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y201 VVPMOT history

Y201 VVP is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 3 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 135,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2022.

Y201 VVP silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2023
Mileage
135,032 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y201 VVP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y201 VVP was last recorded at 135,032 miles on 9 Feb 2022, 12,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,613 miles · 22 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
12,419 miles
Average per year
4,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 135,032 miles
  • 2020 – 122,613 miles
  • 2019 – 115,203 miles
  • 2018 – 111,841 miles
  • 2017 – 110,297 miles
  • 2016 – 108,446 miles
  • 2015 – 106,210 miles
  • 2014 – 103,716 miles
  • 2013 – 100,112 miles
  • 2012 – 95,614 miles
  • 2010 – 91,045 miles
  • 2009 – 88,238 miles
  • 2008 – 74,183 miles
  • 2006 – 63,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,032 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHas slight corrosion under body and sills

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • All direction indicators slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Auxillary belt frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Eml light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass135,032 miles (+12,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    135,032 miles
    Test number
    878363017250
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHas slight corrosion under body and sills

  2. Pass122,613 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    122,613 miles
    Test number
    136500165519
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Tread Low
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail122,612 miles (+7,409)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,612 miles
    Test number
    889725354595
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Tread Low
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass115,203 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,203 miles
    Test number
    626182451267
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAuxillary belt frayed

  5. Fail115,203 miles (+3,362)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,203 miles
    Test number
    450985647055
    • Repaired at testPower steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAuxillary belt frayed

  6. Pass111,841 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    111,841 miles
    Test number
    115726908205
    • AdvisoryAuxillary belt frayed
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

  7. Fail111,841 miles (+1,544)3 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,841 miles
    Test number
    787075358570
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAuxillary belt frayed
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

  8. Pass110,297 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    110,297 miles
    Test number
    426065864128
    • AdvisoryEml warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

  9. Fail110,297 miles (+1,851)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,297 miles
    Test number
    334083245857
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working 382 bulb fitted (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEml warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

  10. Pass108,446 miles (+2,236)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    108,446 miles
    Test number
    864579028373
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass106,210 miles (+2,494)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    106,210 miles
    Test number
    178489045033
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteAir intake pipe split
    • NoteEml light on
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder and cut 225/50/16 w

  12. Pass103,716 miles (+3,604)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    103,716 miles
    Test number
    566732474073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,112 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    100,112 miles
    Test number
    148946813165
    • NoteSlight knocking from nsf no play found

  14. Fail100,108 miles (+100)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,108 miles
    Test number
    757605113111
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteSlight knocking from nsf no play found

  15. Fail100,008 miles (+4,394)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,008 miles
    Test number
    165483963449
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteWater leak,also vehicle over heated during test

  16. Pass95,614 miles (+16)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    95,614 miles
    Test number
    135259352007
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres to perish
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge

  17. Fail95,598 miles (+4,553)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,598 miles
    Test number
    107188352496
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres to perish
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge

  18. Pass91,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    91,045 miles
    Test number
    873533140336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,045 miles (+2,807)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,045 miles
    Test number
    601263040356
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass88,238 miles (+3,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    88,238 miles
    Test number
    414305549395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass85,235 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    85,235 miles
    Test number
    193706859484
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  22. Fail85,235 miles (+11,052)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,235 miles
    Test number
    822612249051
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  23. Pass74,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    74,183 miles
    Test number
    184004508031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail74,183 miles (+10,355)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,183 miles
    Test number
    814664208025
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • NoteBrakes low all round
    • NoteSlight play in OSF ball joint

  25. Pass63,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    63,828 miles
    Test number
    141214056329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y201 VVP

Does Y201 VVP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y201 VVP expired on 8 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y201 VVP?
The MOT on Y201 VVP expired on 8 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y201 VVP done?
Y201 VVP was recorded at 135,032 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2022, an average of 4,703 miles a year.
Has Y201 VVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y201 VVP has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on Y201 VVP 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 Y201 VVP find?
Y201 VVP passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; has slight corrosion under body and sills.

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