BMW Z3
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc
Y235 LHTMOT history
Y235 LHT is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 45,607 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 45,607 mi
- At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,378 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y235 LHT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 25 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y235 LHT was last recorded at 45,607 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 44,880 miles · 8 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 727 miles
- Average per year
- 1,378 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 45,607 miles
- 2025 – 44,880 miles
- 2024 – 43,437 miles
- 2023 – 41,456 miles
- 2022 – 39,862 miles
- 2020 – 39,745 miles
- 2019 – 39,562 miles
- 2018 – 39,274 miles
- 2017 – 38,797 miles
- 2016 – 38,132 miles
- 2015 – 37,559 miles
- 2014 – 36,603 miles
- 2013 – 35,266 miles
- 2012 – 33,667 miles
- 2011 – 32,617 miles
- 2010 – 30,252 miles
- 2009 – 27,390 miles
- 2008 – 25,164 miles
- 2007 – 21,964 miles
- 2006 – 17,302 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass45,607 miles
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside/offside (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
24 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass45,607 miles (+727)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 45,607 miles
- Test number
- 633777683978
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass44,880 miles (+1,443)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 44,880 miles
- Test number
- 307081414675
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass43,437 miles (+1,981)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 43,437 miles
- Test number
- 241145728299
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass41,456 miles (+1,594)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 41,456 miles
- Test number
- 742592267466
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass39,862 miles (+117)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 39,862 miles
- Test number
- 246624053996
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tank strap slightly corroded
Pass39,745 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 39,745 miles
- Test number
- 421852875318
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail39,745 miles (+183)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,745 miles
- Test number
- 822705908472
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass39,562 miles (+288)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 39,562 miles
- Test number
- 530947034294
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass39,274 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 39,274 miles
- Test number
- 943673376789
- AdvisoryCENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
Fail39,274 miles (+477)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,274 miles
- Test number
- 298701351440
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
Pass38,797 miles (+665)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 38,797 miles
- Test number
- 419131287006
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass38,132 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 38,132 miles
- Test number
- 166425047184
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside/offside (3.6.B.2c)
Fail38,132 miles (+573)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,132 miles
- Test number
- 466082625160
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside/offside (3.6.B.2c)
Pass37,559 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 37,559 miles
- Test number
- 597755854311
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside/offside (3.6.B.2c)
Fail37,559 miles (+956)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,559 miles
- Test number
- 812069491736
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside/offside (3.6.B.2c)
Pass36,603 miles (+1,337)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 36,603 miles
- Test number
- 326293374414
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Pass35,266 miles (+1,599)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 35,266 miles
- Test number
- 459726773297
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass33,667 miles (+1,050)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 33,667 miles
- Test number
- 838324382247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,617 miles (+2,365)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 32,617 miles
- Test number
- 597943181287
- NoteSome corrosion on both rear brake pipes
Pass30,252 miles (+2,862)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 30,252 miles
- Test number
- 720960970275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,390 miles (+2,226)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 27,390 miles
- Test number
- 303864679295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,164 miles (+3,200)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 25,164 miles
- Test number
- 282770288297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,964 miles (+4,662)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 21,964 miles
- Test number
- 680028297286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,302 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 17,302 miles
- Test number
- 450898686006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y235 LHT
- Does Y235 LHT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y235 LHT is valid until 5 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y235 LHT?
- The MOT on Y235 LHT is valid until 5 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y235 LHT done?
- Y235 LHT was recorded at 45,607 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 1,378 miles a year.
- Has Y235 LHT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y235 LHT has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2020.
- Has the mileage on Y235 LHT 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 Y235 LHT find?
- Y235 LHT passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.
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