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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y237 XNWMOT history

Y237 XNW is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 5 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 150,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2025.

Y237 XNW black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2026
Mileage
150,776 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y237 XNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y237 XNW was last recorded at 150,776 miles on 30 Jan 2025, 5,313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,463 miles · 24 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
5,313 miles
Average per year
6,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,776 miles
  • 2024 – 145,463 miles
  • 2023 – 138,283 miles
  • 2022 – 130,681 miles
  • 2021 – 126,115 miles
  • 2019 – 114,553 miles
  • 2018 – 103,426 miles
  • 2017 – 91,369 miles
  • 2016 – 83,192 miles
  • 2015 – 77,900 miles
  • 2014 – 76,198 miles
  • 2013 – 70,887 miles
  • 2012 – 62,292 miles
  • 2011 – 56,128 miles
  • 2010 – 48,778 miles
  • 2009 – 42,223 miles
  • 2008 – 40,752 miles
  • 2007 – 35,852 miles
  • 2006 – 32,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,776 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded both sides

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,776 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    150,776 miles
    Test number
    243908979955
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded both sides

  2. Fail150,776 miles (+5,313)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,776 miles
    Test number
    880624593069
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded both sides

  3. Pass145,463 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    145,463 miles
    Test number
    592315027961
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail145,463 miles (+7,180)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,463 miles
    Test number
    867354686641
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass138,283 miles (+7,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    138,283 miles
    Test number
    887804526451
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass130,681 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    130,681 miles
    Test number
    478678084042
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail130,681 miles (+4,566)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,681 miles
    Test number
    622722148817
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass126,115 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    126,115 miles
    Test number
    945601214558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail126,107 miles (+11,554)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,107 miles
    Test number
    598335532089
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Advisory3d plates fitted front and rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ outer skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ outer skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass114,553 miles (+11,127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,553 miles
    Test number
    514406893145
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass103,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    103,426 miles
    Test number
    903586357299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail103,421 miles (+12,052)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,421 miles
    Test number
    741041765289
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass91,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    91,369 miles
    Test number
    893713945827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,367 miles (+8,175)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,367 miles
    Test number
    185856367113
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass83,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    83,192 miles
    Test number
    145545784528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail83,192 miles (+5,292)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,192 miles
    Test number
    491514932187
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass77,900 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,900 miles
    Test number
    129807995181
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail77,900 miles (+1,702)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,900 miles
    Test number
    157577095169
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass76,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,198 miles
    Test number
    508545484124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail76,198 miles (+5,311)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,198 miles
    Test number
    729284584148
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass70,887 miles (+8,595)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    70,887 miles
    Test number
    897376213383
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn close to legal limits
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass62,292 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,292 miles
    Test number
    887908212395
    • NoteFront number plate poor
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded and worn
    • NoteTested when wet

  23. Fail62,292 miles (+6,164)2 dangerous3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,292 miles
    Test number
    469917112437
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate poor
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded and worn
    • NoteTested when wet

  24. Pass56,128 miles (+7,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    56,128 miles
    Test number
    146354591286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass48,778 miles (+6,555)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    48,778 miles
    Test number
    422949100476
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to get low

  26. Pass42,223 miles (+1,471)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    42,223 miles
    Test number
    180799409391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,752 miles (+4,900)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    40,752 miles
    Test number
    811991008300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,852 miles (+2,975)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    35,852 miles
    Test number
    452699587229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass32,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    32,877 miles
    Test number
    771706886219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail32,877 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,877 miles
    Test number
    841846086281
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Questions about Y237 XNW

Does Y237 XNW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y237 XNW expired on 9 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y237 XNW?
The MOT on Y237 XNW expired on 9 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y237 XNW done?
Y237 XNW was recorded at 150,776 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2025, an average of 6,443 miles a year.
Has Y237 XNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y237 XNW has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y237 XNW 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 XNW find?
Y237 XNW passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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