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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y20 DSDMOT history

Y20 DSD is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 69,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

Y20 DSD silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
69,040 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 DSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 DSD was last recorded at 69,040 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,615 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
425 miles
Average per year
2,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,040 miles
  • 2024 – 68,615 miles
  • 2023 – 68,332 miles
  • 2022 – 67,473 miles
  • 2021 – 67,088 miles
  • 2020 – 65,772 miles
  • 2019 – 62,640 miles
  • 2015 – 55,622 miles
  • 2014 – 48,019 miles
  • 2013 – 44,357 miles
  • 2012 – 41,551 miles
  • 2011 – 38,865 miles
  • 2010 – 36,528 miles
  • 2009 – 34,736 miles
  • 2008 – 32,959 miles
  • 2007 – 30,624 miles
  • 2006 – 23,451 miles
  • 2005 – 18,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,040 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,040 miles (+425)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    69,040 miles
    Test number
    389152548719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    68,615 miles
    Test number
    607199188115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail68,615 miles (+283)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,615 miles
    Test number
    746365916900
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  4. Pass68,332 miles (+859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    68,332 miles
    Test number
    489762683362
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass67,473 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    67,473 miles
    Test number
    366155293576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,088 miles
    Test number
    563814090495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail67,086 miles (+1,314)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,086 miles
    Test number
    736127744090
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass65,772 miles (+3,132)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,772 miles
    Test number
    268454556007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,640 miles (+7,018)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,640 miles
    Test number
    343441030314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,622 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,622 miles
    Test number
    697198505244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail55,622 miles (+7,603)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,622 miles
    Test number
    848076105296
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass48,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    48,019 miles
    Test number
    689055504208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,019 miles (+3,662)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,019 miles
    Test number
    915954904291
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass44,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    44,357 miles
    Test number
    656957803272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,357 miles (+2,806)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,357 miles
    Test number
    729047203220
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

  16. Pass41,551 miles (+2,686)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    41,551 miles
    Test number
    729758302290
    • AdvisorySteering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteDifferential mounting bush is starting to split

  17. Pass38,865 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    38,865 miles
    Test number
    347587101428
    • NoteDifferential mounting splitting
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing getting noisy

  18. Fail38,865 miles (+2,337)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,865 miles
    Test number
    477877501239
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteDifferential mounting splitting
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing getting noisy

  19. Pass36,528 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    36,528 miles
    Test number
    374490710430
    • NoteFront brake disc worn and scored
    • NoteRear disc worn

  20. Fail36,528 miles (+1,792)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,528 miles
    Test number
    983850110247
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront brake disc worn and scored
    • NoteRear disc worn

  21. Pass34,736 miles (+1,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    34,736 miles
    Test number
    273634409288
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass32,959 miles (+2,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    32,959 miles
    Test number
    212771418232
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass30,624 miles (+7,173)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,624 miles
    Test number
    474094207267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on 2.5mm
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on 2.8mm,has a punture

  24. Pass23,451 miles (+4,866)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    23,451 miles
    Test number
    533062306282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs are getting rustty. nearside front valve is perished.

  25. Pass18,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    18,585 miles
    Test number
    684766205219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y20 DSD

Does Y20 DSD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y20 DSD is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y20 DSD?
The MOT on Y20 DSD is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y20 DSD done?
Y20 DSD was recorded at 69,040 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 2,478 miles a year.
Has Y20 DSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 DSD has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on Y20 DSD 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 Y20 DSD find?
Y20 DSD passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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