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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y221 XOBMOT history

Y221 XOB is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 8 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 86,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2024.

Y221 XOB black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2025
Mileage
86,692 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y221 XOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y221 XOB was last recorded at 86,692 miles on 24 Jun 2024, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Aug 2007: 45,815 miles, lower than 75,739 miles on 1 Aug 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,681 miles · 16 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
2,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 86,692 miles
  • 2023 – 86,681 miles
  • 2022 – 85,725 miles
  • 2021 – 82,972 miles
  • 2019 – 79,800 miles
  • 2018 – 77,398 miles
  • 2017 – 74,572 miles
  • 2016 – 71,808 miles
  • 2015 – 68,469 miles
  • 2014 – 65,267 miles
  • 2013 – 63,081 miles
  • 2011 – 59,253 miles
  • 2010 – 56,600 miles
  • 2009 – 53,086 miles
  • 2008 – 50,143 miles
  • 2007 – 45,815 miles
  • 2006 – 42,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,692 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (to o/s/r flexi corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,692 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    86,692 miles
    Test number
    678135830137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (to o/s/r flexi corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail86,681 miles (+956)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,681 miles
    Test number
    548321714621
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass85,725 miles (+2,753)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    85,725 miles
    Test number
    569275025269
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass82,972 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    82,972 miles
    Test number
    969247866751
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail82,972 miles (+3,172)1 dangerous5 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,972 miles
    Test number
    220334386274
    • DangerousOffside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake pad warning (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective completely flat

  6. Pass79,800 miles (+2,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,800 miles
    Test number
    552973301474
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass77,398 miles (+2,826)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,398 miles
    Test number
    109258895092
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake cable deteriorated
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass74,572 miles (+2,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    74,572 miles
    Test number
    613292395493
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake cable deteriorated

  9. Pass71,808 miles (+3,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,808 miles
    Test number
    418541378629
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre starting to perish and wearing low on edge

  10. Pass68,469 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,469 miles
    Test number
    259880785048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,459 miles (+3,192)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,459 miles
    Test number
    367767375065
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  12. Pass65,267 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,267 miles
    Test number
    119855984035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,081 miles (+3,828)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,081 miles
    Test number
    409143793095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,253 miles (+2,653)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    59,253 miles
    Test number
    496824831472
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded

  15. Pass56,600 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    56,600 miles
    Test number
    134365450366
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged.
    • NoteRear discs corroded.

  16. Fail56,600 miles (+3,514)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,600 miles
    Test number
    933795050315
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged.
    • NoteRear discs corroded.

  17. Pass53,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    53,086 miles
    Test number
    870901539363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,086 miles (+2,943)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,086 miles
    Test number
    911721439313
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass50,143 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    50,143 miles
    Test number
    310611008325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,133 miles (+4,318)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,133 miles
    Test number
    591769798281
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass45,815 miles (-29,924)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    45,815 miles
    Test number
    370107427285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,739 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,739 miles
    Test number
    222123917263
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  23. Pass75,739 miles (+33,549)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    75,739 miles
    Test number
    733663817204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    42,190 miles
    Test number
    553278156130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y221 XOB

Does Y221 XOB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y221 XOB expired on 23 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y221 XOB?
The MOT on Y221 XOB expired on 23 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y221 XOB done?
Y221 XOB was recorded at 86,692 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2024, an average of 2,466 miles a year.
Has Y221 XOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y221 XOB has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on Y221 XOB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Aug 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y221 XOB find?
Y221 XOB passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (to o/s/r flexi corroded).

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