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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y226 XOBMOT history

Y226 XOB is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 3 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 104,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

Y226 XOB silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
104,938 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y226 XOB
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 valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y226 XOB was last recorded at 104,938 miles on 21 May 2026, 1,764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,174 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,764 miles
Average per year
3,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,938 miles
  • 2025 – 103,174 miles
  • 2024 – 102,098 miles
  • 2023 – 101,196 miles
  • 2022 – 100,177 miles
  • 2021 – 99,088 miles
  • 2020 – 98,524 miles
  • 2019 – 97,939 miles
  • 2018 – 97,400 miles
  • 2017 – 97,157 miles
  • 2016 – 95,640 miles
  • 2015 – 94,305 miles
  • 2014 – 92,833 miles
  • 2013 – 85,100 miles
  • 2012 – 79,218 miles
  • 2011 – 72,126 miles
  • 2010 – 63,472 miles
  • 2009 – 59,601 miles
  • 2008 – 49,355 miles
  • 2007 – 38,810 miles
  • 2006 – 36,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,938 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inside egde

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,938 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    104,938 miles
    Test number
    620676866849
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inside egde

  2. Fail104,938 miles (+1,764)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,938 miles
    Test number
    250586353874
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inside egde

  3. Pass103,174 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    103,174 miles
    Test number
    933982425382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,098 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    102,098 miles
    Test number
    509163419611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail102,097 miles (+901)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,097 miles
    Test number
    615210663363
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass101,196 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    101,196 miles
    Test number
    353837230817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,177 miles (+1,089)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    100,177 miles
    Test number
    496313240749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,088 miles (+564)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    99,088 miles
    Test number
    475391098109
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass98,524 miles (+585)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    98,524 miles
    Test number
    380355874111
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass97,939 miles (+539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,939 miles
    Test number
    389604719872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass97,400 miles (+243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    97,400 miles
    Test number
    498844378834
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at join to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySmall split o/s/r tyre inner wall

  12. Pass97,157 miles (+1,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,157 miles
    Test number
    251962880078
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass95,640 miles (+1,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    95,640 miles
    Test number
    792599112364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass94,305 miles (+1,472)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    94,305 miles
    Test number
    519234215174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,833 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    92,833 miles
    Test number
    226645934496
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  16. Fail92,806 miles (+7,706)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,806 miles
    Test number
    956089714197
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  17. Pass85,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    85,100 miles
    Test number
    296511143189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail85,100 miles (+5,882)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,100 miles
    Test number
    398561743127
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass79,218 miles (+7,092)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    79,218 miles
    Test number
    646923142184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront plate cracked
    • NoteRear disc's rusty and pitted

  20. Pass72,126 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    72,126 miles
    Test number
    157573741165
    • NoteSlight coolant leak (Possibly plastic side of radiator by cap?)

  21. Fail72,126 miles (+8,654)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,126 miles
    Test number
    399293841123
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight coolant leak (Possibly plastic side of radiator by cap?)

  22. Pass63,472 miles (+3,871)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    63,472 miles
    Test number
    201574040489
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  23. Pass59,601 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    59,601 miles
    Test number
    370279339416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Fail59,601 miles (+10,246)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,601 miles
    Test number
    753949039258
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass49,355 miles (+1,049)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    49,355 miles
    Test number
    312823768200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,306 miles (+9,496)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    48,306 miles
    Test number
    822089728165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2008
    Odometer
    38,810 miles
    Test number
    194241137118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail38,810 miles (+2,596)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,810 miles
    Test number
    370300837186
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass36,214 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    36,214 miles
    Test number
    500626626171
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWashers, low pressure

Questions about Y226 XOB

Does Y226 XOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y226 XOB is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y226 XOB?
The MOT on Y226 XOB is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y226 XOB done?
Y226 XOB was recorded at 104,938 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 3,429 miles a year.
Has Y226 XOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y226 XOB has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y226 XOB 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 XOB find?
Y226 XOB passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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