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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y228 VVPMOT history

Y228 VVP is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 28 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 68,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2023.

Y228 VVP silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 May 2024
Mileage
68,976 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y228 VVP
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
28 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2024
Latest MOT test
22 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y228 VVP was last recorded at 68,976 miles on 22 May 2023, 2,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,757 miles · 4 May 2022
Between the last two tests
2,219 miles
Average per year
2,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 68,976 miles
  • 2022 – 66,757 miles
  • 2021 – 62,825 miles
  • 2020 – 59,761 miles
  • 2019 – 58,366 miles
  • 2018 – 56,563 miles
  • 2017 – 55,230 miles
  • 2016 – 52,845 miles
  • 2015 – 50,537 miles
  • 2014 – 48,285 miles
  • 2013 – 45,306 miles
  • 2012 – 42,499 miles
  • 2011 – 40,560 miles
  • 2010 – 34,906 miles
  • 2009 – 34,338 miles
  • 2008 – 33,451 miles
  • 2006 – 27,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,976 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass68,976 miles (+2,219)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    68,976 miles
    Test number
    983356864457
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass66,757 miles (+3,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    66,757 miles
    Test number
    853760039252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass62,825 miles (+3,064)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    62,825 miles
    Test number
    631311823417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass59,761 miles (+1,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    59,761 miles
    Test number
    765278473849
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass58,366 miles (+1,803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,366 miles
    Test number
    286346823976
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass56,563 miles (+1,333)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,563 miles
    Test number
    835802664093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,230 miles
    Test number
    968346798103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail55,230 miles (+2,385)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,230 miles
    Test number
    602205991040
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  9. Pass52,845 miles (+2,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,845 miles
    Test number
    366852291981
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass50,537 miles (+2,252)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,537 miles
    Test number
    146400095089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass48,285 miles (+2,979)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,285 miles
    Test number
    916869674028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,306 miles (+2,807)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,306 miles
    Test number
    287795963097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,499 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,499 miles
    Test number
    945562682003
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAir bag lamp on

  14. Fail42,499 miles (+1,939)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,499 miles
    Test number
    496882282087
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAir bag lamp on

  15. Pass40,560 miles (+5,654)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,560 miles
    Test number
    188391581053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,906 miles (+568)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,906 miles
    Test number
    490620060056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,338 miles (+887)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,338 miles
    Test number
    761112489098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,451 miles (+6,066)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    33,451 miles
    Test number
    252177988056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,385 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    27,385 miles
    Test number
    332620756411
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f door sticking.

  20. Fail27,385 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,385 miles
    Test number
    511730556210
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f door sticking.

Questions about Y228 VVP

Does Y228 VVP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y228 VVP expired on 21 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y228 VVP?
The MOT on Y228 VVP expired on 21 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y228 VVP done?
Y228 VVP was recorded at 68,976 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2023, an average of 2,490 miles a year.
Has Y228 VVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y228 VVP has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on Y228 VVP 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 Y228 VVP find?
Y228 VVP passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2023 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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