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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y238 HAAMOT history

Y238 HAA is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 24 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 111,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2022.

Y238 HAA blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2023
Mileage
111,809 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 HAA
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
24 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 HAA was last recorded at 111,809 miles on 11 Mar 2022, 1,185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jun 2016: 97,296 miles, lower than 97,926 miles on 29 Jun 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
110,624 miles · 15 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
1,185 miles
Average per year
4,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 111,809 miles
  • 2021 – 110,624 miles
  • 2019 – 108,884 miles
  • 2018 – 105,254 miles
  • 2017 – 102,272 miles
  • 2016 – 97,296 miles
  • 2015 – 92,815 miles
  • 2014 – 89,318 miles
  • 2013 – 83,968 miles
  • 2012 – 80,111 miles
  • 2011 – 77,219 miles
  • 2010 – 73,029 miles
  • 2009 – 67,215 miles
  • 2008 – 60,392 miles
  • 2007 – 52,132 miles
  • 2006 – 42,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,809 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder body corrision

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.

  • Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,809 miles (+1,185)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    111,809 miles
    Test number
    565032851872
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrision

  2. Pass110,624 miles (+1,740)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    110,624 miles
    Test number
    474779891660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass108,884 miles (+3,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,884 miles
    Test number
    247985300725
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake cables dateriorated
    • AdvisoryHandbrake requires repair/adjustment pass rate only just met

  4. Pass105,254 miles (+2,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,254 miles
    Test number
    557544077657
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  5. Pass102,272 miles (+4,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    102,272 miles
    Test number
    399218579865
    • AdvisoryAdvise corrosion and poor condition of exhaust front pipe /centre pipe
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  6. Pass97,296 miles (-630)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,296 miles
    Test number
    516480134945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail97,926 miles (+5,111)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,926 miles
    Test number
    109922167582
    • FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking p a s cooler pipe leaking fluid and not secure (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  8. Pass92,815 miles (+3,497)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,815 miles
    Test number
    587563975111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,318 miles (+5,350)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    89,318 miles
    Test number
    368985754188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    83,968 miles
    Test number
    207285383413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,968 miles (+3,857)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,968 miles
    Test number
    265158373442
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront wiper blades smear screen

  12. Pass80,111 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    80,111 miles
    Test number
    815941952136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail80,111 miles (+2,892)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,111 miles
    Test number
    896080052194
    • DangerousOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • 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)

  14. Pass77,219 miles (+4,190)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    77,219 miles
    Test number
    177134651197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass73,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    73,029 miles
    Test number
    624355220139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,029 miles (+5,814)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,029 miles
    Test number
    361024020158
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass67,215 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    67,215 miles
    Test number
    224089939435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBonded rubber mount for rear diff starting to seperate

  18. Fail67,215 miles (+6,823)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,215 miles
    Test number
    523828439107
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass60,392 miles (+8,260)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    60,392 miles
    Test number
    274381458116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,132 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    52,132 miles
    Test number
    872316357183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Fail52,132 miles (+9,802)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,132 miles
    Test number
    913885857125
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass42,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    42,330 miles
    Test number
    404655536185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y238 HAA

Does Y238 HAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y238 HAA expired on 10 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y238 HAA?
The MOT on Y238 HAA expired on 10 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y238 HAA done?
Y238 HAA was recorded at 111,809 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2022, an average of 4,391 miles a year.
Has Y238 HAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 HAA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on Y238 HAA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y238 HAA find?
Y238 HAA passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2022 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 7 more.

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