BMW Z3
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
Y221 NBLMOT history
Y221 NBL is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 6 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 89,131 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 May 2027
- Mileage
- 89,131 mi
- At MOT on 18 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,610 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y221 NBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 6 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y221 NBL was last recorded at 89,131 miles on 18 May 2026, 257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 88,874 miles · 29 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 257 miles
- Average per year
- 2,610 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,131 miles
- 2025 – 88,874 miles
- 2024 – 88,825 miles
- 2023 – 88,766 miles
- 2022 – 86,954 miles
- 2021 – 83,895 miles
- 2018 – 80,082 miles
- 2016 – 79,286 miles
- 2015 – 76,776 miles
- 2014 – 75,063 miles
- 2013 – 69,133 miles
- 2012 – 65,317 miles
- 2011 – 63,144 miles
- 2010 – 57,594 miles
- 2009 – 55,687 miles
- 2008 – 51,763 miles
- 2007 – 45,738 miles
- 2006 – 37,483 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,131 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes on trailing arms both sides (1.1.11 (c))
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
23 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,131 miles (+257)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2027
- Odometer
- 89,131 miles
- Test number
- 672923285402
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes on trailing arms both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass88,874 miles (+49)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2026
- Odometer
- 88,874 miles
- Test number
- 972343311768
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass88,825 miles (+59)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2025
- Odometer
- 88,825 miles
- Test number
- 675308383669
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass88,766 miles (+1,812)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2024
- Odometer
- 88,766 miles
- Test number
- 176407808968
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,954 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2023
- Odometer
- 86,954 miles
- Test number
- 208480832348
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail86,964 miles (+3,069)1 major14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,964 miles
- Test number
- 452636922887
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass83,895 miles (+3)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2022
- Odometer
- 83,895 miles
- Test number
- 586053872035
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail83,892 miles (+3,810)3 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,892 miles
- Test number
- 711293029158
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass80,082 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 80,082 miles
- Test number
- 800472106949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,071 miles (+785)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,071 miles
- Test number
- 522059496251
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass79,286 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 79,286 miles
- Test number
- 761381798031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,286 miles (+2,510)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,286 miles
- Test number
- 315131263555
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass76,776 miles (+1,713)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 76,776 miles
- Test number
- 227091685446
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass75,063 miles (+5,930)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 75,063 miles
- Test number
- 525524964103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,133 miles (+3,816)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 69,133 miles
- Test number
- 788327213241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,317 miles (+2,173)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 65,317 miles
- Test number
- 496528002248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,144 miles (+5,550)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 63,144 miles
- Test number
- 348316311417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,594 miles (+1,907)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 57,594 miles
- Test number
- 814229510288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,687 miles (+3,924)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 55,687 miles
- Test number
- 762317219284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,763 miles (+16)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 51,763 miles
- Test number
- 794091228242
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail51,747 miles (+6,009)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,747 miles
- Test number
- 523600328234
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass45,738 miles (+8,255)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 45,738 miles
- Test number
- 582645617264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,483 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 37,483 miles
- Test number
- 981946716285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y221 NBL
- Does Y221 NBL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y221 NBL is valid until 23 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y221 NBL?
- The MOT on Y221 NBL is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y221 NBL done?
- Y221 NBL was recorded at 89,131 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 2,610 miles a year.
- Has Y221 NBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y221 NBL has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y221 NBL 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 Y221 NBL find?
- Y221 NBL passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes on trailing arms both sides.
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