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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y234 VSDMOT history

Y234 VSD is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 19 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 77,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

Y234 VSD red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
77,332 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y234 VSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y234 VSD was last recorded at 77,332 miles on 21 May 2026, 511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,821 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
511 miles
Average per year
1,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,332 miles
  • 2025 – 76,821 miles
  • 2024 – 75,709 miles
  • 2023 – 74,453 miles
  • 2022 – 72,395 miles
  • 2021 – 71,527 miles
  • 2020 – 71,006 miles
  • 2019 – 70,187 miles
  • 2018 – 68,891 miles
  • 2017 – 68,001 miles
  • 2016 – 65,105 miles
  • 2015 – 63,255 miles
  • 2014 – 61,613 miles
  • 2013 – 59,147 miles
  • 2009 – 58,665 miles
  • 2008 – 57,911 miles
  • 2007 – 51,064 miles
  • 2006 – 45,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,332 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened Bottom Ball Joint movement (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Indicators faded orange

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,332 miles (+511)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    77,332 miles
    Test number
    156842294311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,821 miles (+1,112)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    76,821 miles
    Test number
    341458115224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,709 miles (+1,256)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    75,709 miles
    Test number
    230082502657
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass74,453 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    74,453 miles
    Test number
    666313541911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail74,451 miles (+2,056)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,451 miles
    Test number
    348088751170
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass72,395 miles (+868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    72,395 miles
    Test number
    123541073523
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes slight corrosion, rear trailing arm pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass71,527 miles (+521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    71,527 miles
    Test number
    125658252558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  8. Pass71,006 miles (+819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    71,006 miles
    Test number
    321475434133
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass70,187 miles (+1,296)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,187 miles
    Test number
    121745588771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,891 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    68,891 miles
    Test number
    307360862052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened Bottom Ball Joint movement (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Indicators faded orange
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail68,879 miles (+878)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,879 miles
    Test number
    668365991243
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened Bottom Ball Joint movement (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Indicators faded orange
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass68,001 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    68,001 miles
    Test number
    741195755826
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads half worn
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre close to limit 1.6 mm
    • AdvisorySump plug leaking

  13. Fail68,001 miles (+2,896)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,001 miles
    Test number
    458944246585
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads half worn
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre close to limit 1.6 mm
    • AdvisorySump plug leaking

  14. Pass65,105 miles (+1,850)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,105 miles
    Test number
    939055163016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,255 miles (+1,642)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,255 miles
    Test number
    809419375060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,613 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,613 miles
    Test number
    119007644457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,147 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,147 miles
    Test number
    625244663006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,665 miles (+754)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    58,665 miles
    Test number
    582721179211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,911 miles (+1,965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    57,911 miles
    Test number
    274411168295
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass55,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    55,946 miles
    Test number
    570918208031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,946 miles (+4,882)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,946 miles
    Test number
    623278008002
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  22. Pass51,064 miles (+5,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    51,064 miles
    Test number
    844320637052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass45,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,363 miles
    Test number
    622098136133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,363 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,363 miles
    Test number
    754386236192
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y234 VSD

Does Y234 VSD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y234 VSD is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y234 VSD?
The MOT on Y234 VSD is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y234 VSD done?
Y234 VSD was recorded at 77,332 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 1,597 miles a year.
Has Y234 VSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y234 VSD has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on Y234 VSD 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 Y234 VSD find?
Y234 VSD passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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