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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y238 UANMOT history

Y238 UAN is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 12 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 90,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

Y238 UAN blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
90,553 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 UAN
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
12 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 UAN was last recorded at 90,553 miles on 27 May 2026, 1,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,981 miles · 23 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,572 miles
Average per year
2,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,553 miles
  • 2024 – 88,981 miles
  • 2022 – 88,858 miles
  • 2020 – 87,819 miles
  • 2019 – 87,382 miles
  • 2018 – 84,648 miles
  • 2017 – 83,810 miles
  • 2016 – 83,511 miles
  • 2015 – 81,725 miles
  • 2014 – 80,734 miles
  • 2013 – 79,515 miles
  • 2012 – 77,724 miles
  • 2011 – 74,618 miles
  • 2010 – 68,819 miles
  • 2009 – 62,779 miles
  • 2008 – 53,743 miles
  • 2007 – 44,394 miles
  • 2006 – 35,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,553 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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,553 miles (+1,572)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    90,553 miles
    Test number
    634721744495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,981 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,981 miles
    Test number
    880147765840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,858 miles (+1,039)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    88,858 miles
    Test number
    742679099283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,819 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    87,819 miles
    Test number
    439685495027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail87,819 miles (+437)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,819 miles
    Test number
    514433665001
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass87,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    87,382 miles
    Test number
    131134550496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail87,382 miles (+2,734)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,382 miles
    Test number
    241128611435
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass84,648 miles (+838)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,648 miles
    Test number
    679133561180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,810 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    83,810 miles
    Test number
    263028540495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,511 miles (+1,786)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    83,511 miles
    Test number
    877239752653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,725 miles (+991)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,725 miles
    Test number
    149307035071
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass80,734 miles (+1,219)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    80,734 miles
    Test number
    278589044023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,515 miles (+1,791)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    79,515 miles
    Test number
    128546133016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust rusty in places
    • NoteFront discs worn

  14. Pass77,724 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    77,724 miles
    Test number
    776578522029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  15. Fail77,724 miles (+3,106)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,724 miles
    Test number
    375667122067
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass74,618 miles (+5,799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    74,618 miles
    Test number
    949959531051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail68,819 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,819 miles
    Test number
    134725880000
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass68,819 miles (+6,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,819 miles
    Test number
    551945280041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass62,779 miles (+9,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    62,779 miles
    Test number
    574430179062
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass53,743 miles (+9,349)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    53,743 miles
    Test number
    100298508135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass44,394 miles (+8,822)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    44,394 miles
    Test number
    160891387454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  22. Pass35,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,572 miles
    Test number
    853099576044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y238 UAN

Does Y238 UAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y238 UAN is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y238 UAN?
The MOT on Y238 UAN is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y238 UAN done?
Y238 UAN was recorded at 90,553 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 2,724 miles a year.
Has Y238 UAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 UAN has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on Y238 UAN 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 Y238 UAN find?
Y238 UAN passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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