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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y251 AYXMOT history

Y251 AYX is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 21 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 83,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2022.

Y251 AYX black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2023
Mileage
83,032 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y251 AYX
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
21 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y251 AYX was last recorded at 83,032 miles on 7 Jun 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Aug 2016: 72,523 miles, lower than 72,623 miles on 23 Aug 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
83,030 miles · 30 May 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 83,032 miles
  • 2021 – 81,809 miles
  • 2020 – 78,275 miles
  • 2019 – 76,347 miles
  • 2018 – 74,985 miles
  • 2016 – 72,523 miles
  • 2015 – 71,420 miles
  • 2014 – 69,623 miles
  • 2013 – 62,800 miles
  • 2012 – 60,901 miles
  • 2011 – 55,478 miles
  • 2010 – 47,632 miles
  • 2009 – 45,609 miles
  • 2008 – 43,015 miles
  • 2007 – 39,504 miles
  • 2006 – 35,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,032 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive timing chain cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,032 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    83,032 miles
    Test number
    834908184591
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive timing chain cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail83,030 miles (+1,221)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,030 miles
    Test number
    905824218647
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive timing chain cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass81,809 miles (+3,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    81,809 miles
    Test number
    528724663597
    • 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))

  4. Pass78,275 miles (+1,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    78,275 miles
    Test number
    260981666864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,347 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,347 miles
    Test number
    797847015602
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  6. Fail76,346 miles (+1,361)2 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,346 miles
    Test number
    530974146975
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  7. Pass74,985 miles (+2,462)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,985 miles
    Test number
    839789337887
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass72,523 miles (-100)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,523 miles
    Test number
    451466996705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine lamp on
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  9. Fail72,623 miles (+1,203)3 failures14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,623 miles
    Test number
    887387414367
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine lamp on
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  10. Pass71,420 miles (+1,797)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,420 miles
    Test number
    343011125646
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass69,623 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,623 miles
    Test number
    577065324272
    • NoteO/S/F + N/S/F tyre signs of perishing

  12. Fail69,623 miles (+6,823)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,623 miles
    Test number
    977585424252
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/S/F + N/S/F tyre signs of perishing
    • NoteEngine management light illuminated

  13. Pass62,800 miles (+1,899)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,800 miles
    Test number
    138592233211
    • NoteEngine light on

  14. Pass60,901 miles (+5,423)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    60,901 miles
    Test number
    889095492134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteEngine lamp on

  15. Pass55,478 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    55,478 miles
    Test number
    495683991165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,409 miles (+7,777)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,409 miles
    Test number
    298162991120
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail47,632 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,632 miles
    Test number
    461568080109
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r disc slightly scored

  18. Pass47,632 miles (+2,023)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    47,632 miles
    Test number
    751278880105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r disc slightly scored

  19. Pass45,609 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    45,609 miles
    Test number
    343155699137
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail45,583 miles (+2,568)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,583 miles
    Test number
    264799689488
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass43,015 miles (+3,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    43,015 miles
    Test number
    452380198141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass39,504 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,504 miles
    Test number
    493393297120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail39,488 miles (+4,208)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,488 miles
    Test number
    971312497113
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass35,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    35,280 miles
    Test number
    312012996120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y251 AYX

Does Y251 AYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y251 AYX expired on 7 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y251 AYX?
The MOT on Y251 AYX expired on 7 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y251 AYX done?
Y251 AYX was recorded at 83,032 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2022, an average of 3,002 miles a year.
Has Y251 AYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y251 AYX has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y251 AYX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Aug 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y251 AYX find?
Y251 AYX passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi; oil leak, but not excessive timing chain cover.

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