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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y226 NBTMOT history

Y226 NBT is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 90,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

Y226 NBT silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
90,145 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y226 NBT
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
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y226 NBT was last recorded at 90,145 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,760 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
385 miles
Average per year
2,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,145 miles
  • 2025 – 89,760 miles
  • 2024 – 89,179 miles
  • 2023 – 88,850 miles
  • 2022 – 87,915 miles
  • 2021 – 87,525 miles
  • 2020 – 86,912 miles
  • 2019 – 86,547 miles
  • 2018 – 85,531 miles
  • 2017 – 84,776 miles
  • 2016 – 84,072 miles
  • 2015 – 82,930 miles
  • 2014 – 81,808 miles
  • 2013 – 81,123 miles
  • 2012 – 77,814 miles
  • 2011 – 69,890 miles
  • 2010 – 64,316 miles
  • 2009 – 62,272 miles
  • 2007 – 48,708 miles
  • 2006 – 43,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,145 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,145 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    90,145 miles
    Test number
    579075953129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,760 miles (+581)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    89,760 miles
    Test number
    420095026604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,179 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    89,179 miles
    Test number
    310847566248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,850 miles (+935)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    88,850 miles
    Test number
    784073282694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,915 miles (+390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    87,915 miles
    Test number
    758645543474
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass87,525 miles (+67)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    87,525 miles
    Test number
    563678477023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail87,458 miles (+546)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,458 miles
    Test number
    244738248499
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass86,912 miles (+365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    86,912 miles
    Test number
    890141918069
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass86,547 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    86,547 miles
    Test number
    131986738880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,525 miles (+994)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,525 miles
    Test number
    281470001249
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside park brake imbalance indicating a fault, offside low

  11. Pass85,531 miles (+755)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    85,531 miles
    Test number
    656232663160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,776 miles (+704)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,776 miles
    Test number
    429119609463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,072 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,072 miles
    Test number
    810154683781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,930 miles (+1,122)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,930 miles
    Test number
    878685285041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,808 miles (+685)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,808 miles
    Test number
    239028674045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    81,123 miles
    Test number
    176897783479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail81,123 miles (+3,309)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,123 miles
    Test number
    758447883086
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass77,814 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,814 miles
    Test number
    315123292095
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail77,814 miles (+7,924)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,814 miles
    Test number
    925463692046
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass69,890 miles (+5,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    69,890 miles
    Test number
    299398681087
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Pass64,316 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,316 miles
    Test number
    470698890054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    62,272 miles
    Test number
    420907699031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    300452688071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    881710988008
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass48,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    48,708 miles
    Test number
    140724297446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail48,708 miles (+4,847)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,708 miles
    Test number
    200163697066
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass43,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    43,861 miles
    Test number
    232688936447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y226 NBT

Does Y226 NBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y226 NBT is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y226 NBT?
The MOT on Y226 NBT is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y226 NBT done?
Y226 NBT was recorded at 90,145 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 2,288 miles a year.
Has Y226 NBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y226 NBT has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2021.
Has the mileage on Y226 NBT 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 Y226 NBT find?
Y226 NBT passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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