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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y22 BMRMOT history

Y22 BMR is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 101,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

Y22 BMR blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
101,040 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y22 BMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y22 BMR was last recorded at 101,040 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,032 miles · 26 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
2,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,040 miles
  • 2025 – 98,239 miles
  • 2024 – 95,852 miles
  • 2023 – 95,827 miles
  • 2022 – 92,811 miles
  • 2021 – 90,585 miles
  • 2020 – 87,697 miles
  • 2019 – 85,531 miles
  • 2018 – 83,524 miles
  • 2017 – 82,115 miles
  • 2016 – 80,448 miles
  • 2015 – 75,920 miles
  • 2014 – 72,631 miles
  • 2013 – 71,015 miles
  • 2012 – 66,899 miles
  • 2011 – 61,952 miles
  • 2010 – 57,791 miles
  • 2009 – 54,343 miles
  • 2008 – 51,086 miles
  • 2007 – 47,072 miles
  • 2006 – 42,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,040 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside grill loose

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,040 miles (+8)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    101,040 miles
    Test number
    722683332594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside grill loose

  2. Fail101,032 miles (+2,793)5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,032 miles
    Test number
    589928491801
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak both front joins and both centre joins (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front grill loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,239 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    98,239 miles
    Test number
    574797084115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail98,239 miles (+2,387)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,239 miles
    Test number
    810154872451
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass95,852 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    95,852 miles
    Test number
    726920632214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside undersealed

  6. Fail95,852 miles (+25)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,852 miles
    Test number
    746637089934
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail95,827 miles (+3,016)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,827 miles
    Test number
    908204322659
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock. mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass92,811 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    92,811 miles
    Test number
    980952415599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail92,750 miles (+2,165)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,750 miles
    Test number
    817188617522
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass90,585 miles (+2,888)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,585 miles
    Test number
    508107926310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass87,697 miles (+2,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,697 miles
    Test number
    919032896025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass85,531 miles (+2,007)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,531 miles
    Test number
    148981644612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass83,524 miles (+1,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,524 miles
    Test number
    592855829966
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder body suspension components corroded

  14. Pass82,115 miles (+1,667)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,115 miles
    Test number
    477966797686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass80,448 miles (+4,528)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,448 miles
    Test number
    601763034521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass75,920 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    75,920 miles
    Test number
    208495125495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Fail75,920 miles (+3,289)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,920 miles
    Test number
    235265425431
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass72,631 miles (+1,616)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    72,631 miles
    Test number
    869092134112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,015 miles (+4,116)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    71,015 miles
    Test number
    826691823168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,899 miles (+4,947)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    66,899 miles
    Test number
    289000132474
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass61,952 miles (+4,161)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    61,952 miles
    Test number
    429876631118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,791 miles (+3,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,791 miles
    Test number
    692098930121
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass54,343 miles (+3,257)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    54,343 miles
    Test number
    622613439172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,086 miles (+4,014)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    51,086 miles
    Test number
    821928848132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,072 miles (+4,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    47,072 miles
    Test number
    583601327180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass42,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    42,852 miles
    Test number
    643076546191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y22 BMR

Does Y22 BMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y22 BMR is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y22 BMR?
The MOT on Y22 BMR is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y22 BMR done?
Y22 BMR was recorded at 101,040 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 2,947 miles a year.
Has Y22 BMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y22 BMR has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y22 BMR 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 Y22 BMR find?
Y22 BMR passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 6 more.

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