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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y252 XEWMOT history

Y252 XEW is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 3 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 178,083 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2024.

Y252 XEW silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2025
Mileage
178,083 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2024
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y252 XEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y252 XEW was last recorded at 178,083 miles on 1 Oct 2024, 316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,767 miles · 29 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
316 miles
Average per year
5,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 178,083 miles
  • 2023 – 177,767 miles
  • 2022 – 176,840 miles
  • 2021 – 174,825 miles
  • 2020 – 168,095 miles
  • 2019 – 163,854 miles
  • 2018 – 151,970 miles
  • 2013 – 151,920 miles
  • 2012 – 147,224 miles
  • 2011 – 129,887 miles
  • 2010 – 118,212 miles
  • 2009 – 107,279 miles
  • 2007 – 91,303 miles
  • 2006 – 81,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,083 miles
  • MinorPosition lamp incorrect colour offside and nearside (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside and nearside sills and floorpan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth offside and nearside inner arches corroded
  • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded

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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Side repeater slightly discoloured near side and off side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,083 miles (+316)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    178,083 miles
    Test number
    699147588584
    • MinorPosition lamp incorrect colour offside and nearside (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside and nearside sills and floorpan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth offside and nearside inner arches corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded

  2. Pass177,767 miles (+927)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    177,767 miles
    Test number
    891993952933
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured near side and off side (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and off side rear sill area/jacking point and off side rear floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured near side and off side (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass176,840 miles (+2,015)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    176,840 miles
    Test number
    694566578880
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near side and off sill and off side rear floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured near side off side (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured near side and off side (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass174,825 miles (+6,730)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    174,825 miles
    Test number
    979704107318
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to near side and off side sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to off side rear floor pan

  5. Pass168,095 miles (+4,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    168,095 miles
    Test number
    451659849823
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass163,854 miles (+11,884)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    163,854 miles
    Test number
    801786357647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass151,970 miles (+50)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    151,970 miles
    Test number
    197699039674
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake has limited reserve travel

  8. Pass151,920 miles (+4,696)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    151,920 miles
    Test number
    305071213464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass147,224 miles (+17,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    147,224 miles
    Test number
    846347082110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass129,887 miles (+11,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    129,887 miles
    Test number
    518107921149
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass118,212 miles (+166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    118,212 miles
    Test number
    793586720119
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail118,046 miles (+10,767)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,046 miles
    Test number
    864608110105
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass107,279 miles (+15,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    107,279 miles
    Test number
    272854719113
    • 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)

  14. Pass91,303 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    91,303 miles
    Test number
    972402617396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,295 miles (+9,495)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,295 miles
    Test number
    691910017394
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass81,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    81,800 miles
    Test number
    303014116395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail81,800 miles2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,800 miles
    Test number
    811914916374
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y252 XEW

Does Y252 XEW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y252 XEW expired on 30 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y252 XEW?
The MOT on Y252 XEW expired on 30 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y252 XEW done?
Y252 XEW was recorded at 178,083 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2024, an average of 5,381 miles a year.
Has Y252 XEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y252 XEW has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2010.
Has the mileage on Y252 XEW 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 Y252 XEW find?
Y252 XEW passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: position lamp incorrect colour offside and nearside; windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; front direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside side repeaters, and 10 more.

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