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BMW Z3

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y237 VDAMOT history

Y237 VDA is a yellow petrol BMW Z3 first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 88,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2022.

Y237 VDA yellow BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2023
Mileage
88,628 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2022
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y237 VDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y237 VDA was last recorded at 88,628 miles on 6 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,628 miles · 23 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 88,628 miles
  • 2021 – 88,628 miles
  • 2019 – 86,834 miles
  • 2018 – 84,116 miles
  • 2017 – 81,346 miles
  • 2016 – 74,444 miles
  • 2014 – 64,266 miles
  • 2013 – 58,931 miles
  • 2012 – 54,884 miles
  • 2011 – 39,724 miles
  • 2010 – 29,158 miles
  • 2009 – 27,272 miles
  • 2007 – 25,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,628 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Coil spring corroded both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Undercarriage very rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,628 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    88,628 miles
    Test number
    629493574258
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail88,628 miles (+1,794)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,628 miles
    Test number
    636988303220
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass86,834 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,834 miles
    Test number
    273095432621
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage very rusty

  4. Fail86,825 miles (+2,709)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,825 miles
    Test number
    833458455409
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage very rusty

  5. Pass84,116 miles (+2,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    84,116 miles
    Test number
    562658161806
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass81,346 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,346 miles
    Test number
    806664540667
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Fail81,337 miles (+6,893)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,337 miles
    Test number
    877897071880
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass74,444 miles (+10,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,444 miles
    Test number
    245255697610
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass64,266 miles (+5,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    64,266 miles
    Test number
    418723024353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass58,931 miles (+4,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    58,931 miles
    Test number
    418959523330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass54,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,884 miles
    Test number
    375568722319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,884 miles (+15,160)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,884 miles
    Test number
    128308722366
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass39,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,724 miles
    Test number
    317040311163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,724 miles (+10,566)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,724 miles
    Test number
    565160211137
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass29,158 miles (+1,886)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    29,158 miles
    Test number
    932470620179
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.
    • NoteSlight movement in nearside front bottom ball joint when on play detectors.

  16. Pass27,272 miles (+1,751)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,272 miles
    Test number
    101083019463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,521 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    25,521 miles
    Test number
    380680847381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y237 VDA

Does Y237 VDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y237 VDA expired on 5 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y237 VDA?
The MOT on Y237 VDA expired on 5 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y237 VDA done?
Y237 VDA was recorded at 88,628 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2022, an average of 4,480 miles a year.
Has Y237 VDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y237 VDA has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y237 VDA 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 Y237 VDA find?
Y237 VDA passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2022 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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