BMW Z3
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc
Y239 VOFMOT history
Y239 VOF is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 122,875 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 122,875 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,984 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y239 VOF
- 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 expired on 17 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y239 VOF was last recorded at 122,875 miles on 18 Aug 2025, 206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Mar 2009: 87,758 miles, lower than 766,239 miles on 2 Apr 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 122,669 miles · 16 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 206 miles
- Average per year
- 2,984 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 122,875 miles
- 2024 – 122,669 miles
- 2022 – 120,491 miles
- 2020 – 119,997 miles
- 2019 – 119,334 miles
- 2018 – 118,908 miles
- 2017 – 117,194 miles
- 2016 – 114,184 miles
- 2014 – 112,551 miles
- 2013 – 110,610 miles
- 2011 – 104,908 miles
- 2010 – 98,017 miles
- 2009 – 87,758 miles
- 2008 – 766,239 miles
- 2007 – 75,008 miles
- 2006 – 66,798 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,875 miles
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear discs pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle, brake pipes and suspension components heavily covered in wax product
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, 2016
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016
Exhaust leak at downpipe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Fuel lines corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear brake discs corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Underside coated in underseal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,875 miles (+206)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 122,875 miles
- Test number
- 568252534978
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear discs pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle, brake pipes and suspension components heavily covered in wax product
Pass122,669 miles (+2,178)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 122,669 miles
- Test number
- 823703848078
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from front of exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle, suspension, brake pipes etc covered in wax
Pass120,491 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 120,491 miles
- Test number
- 924436357948
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust leak at downpipe
- AdvisoryFuel lines corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside coated in underseal
Fail120,491 miles (+494)12 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,491 miles
- Test number
- 593384624631
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust leak at downpipe
- AdvisoryFuel lines corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside coated in underseal
Pass119,997 miles (+663)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 119,997 miles
- Test number
- 812550929812
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass119,334 miles (+426)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 119,334 miles
- Test number
- 689753753249
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Pass118,908 miles (+1,714)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 118,908 miles
- Test number
- 524785757477
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Pass117,194 miles (+3,010)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 117,194 miles
- Test number
- 721475574525
- AdvisoryBrakes pipes and hoses coated in underseal
Pass114,184 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2017
- Odometer
- 114,184 miles
- Test number
- 520394073140
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFuel pipes coroded
Fail114,184 miles4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,184 miles
- Test number
- 120367922800
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFuel pipes coroded
Fail114,184 miles (+1,633)7 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,184 miles
- Test number
- 467467771519
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFuel pipes rusty
- AdvisoryHeat shield loose
Pass112,551 miles (+57)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 112,551 miles
- Test number
- 437789474119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,494 miles (+1,884)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,494 miles
- Test number
- 525178264134
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteExhaust heat shield loose
- NoteN/s front suspension (rear) bush split
Pass110,610 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 110,610 miles
- Test number
- 249947273115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,596 miles (+5,688)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,596 miles
- Test number
- 487421253103
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass104,908 miles (+6,891)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 104,908 miles
- Test number
- 698674381000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,017 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 98,017 miles
- Test number
- 660327970008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,011 miles (+10,253)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,011 miles
- Test number
- 260975470026
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass87,758 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 87,758 miles
- Test number
- 961348479085
- 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)
Fail87,758 miles (-678,481)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,758 miles
- Test number
- 150078279089
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- 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)
Pass766,239 miles (+691,231)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 766,239 miles
- Test number
- 390033498016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,008 miles (+4,861)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 75,008 miles
- Test number
- 862245807356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,147 miles (+3,349)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 70,147 miles
- Test number
- 502456557168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,798 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 66,798 miles
- Test number
- 762455606380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,798 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,798 miles
- Test number
- 433445306400
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Questions about Y239 VOF
- Does Y239 VOF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y239 VOF expired on 17 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y239 VOF?
- The MOT on Y239 VOF expired on 17 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y239 VOF done?
- Y239 VOF was recorded at 122,875 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2025, an average of 2,984 miles a year.
- Has Y239 VOF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y239 VOF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y239 VOF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y239 VOF find?
- Y239 VOF passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear discs pitted/scored; underside of vehicle, brake pipes and suspension components heavily covered in wax product.
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