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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y263 YYXMOT history

Y263 YYX is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 123,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2023.

Y263 YYX silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Jan 2024
Mileage
123,098 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y263 YYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y263 YYX was last recorded at 123,098 miles on 4 Jan 2023, 66 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,032 miles · 7 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
66 miles
Average per year
4,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 123,098 miles
  • 2022 – 123,032 miles
  • 2021 – 121,336 miles
  • 2020 – 121,086 miles
  • 2019 – 120,433 miles
  • 2018 – 119,907 miles
  • 2017 – 116,913 miles
  • 2016 – 115,159 miles
  • 2015 – 107,660 miles
  • 2014 – 98,607 miles
  • 2013 – 95,132 miles
  • 2012 – 86,530 miles
  • 2011 – 73,858 miles
  • 2010 – 71,392 miles
  • 2009 – 67,560 miles
  • 2008 – 61,628 miles
  • 2007 – 52,213 miles
  • 2006 – 41,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,098 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front prop shaft rubber slightly deteriorated
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,098 miles (+66)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    123,098 miles
    Test number
    308799858201
    • AdvisoryCentral Front prop shaft rubber slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail123,032 miles (+1,696)4 dangerous12 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,032 miles
    Test number
    895275352437
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft likely to become detached CENTER PROPSHAFT RUBBER JOINT BREAKING UP AND SPLIT (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel has a welding defect WELDED REPAIR (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested ABORTED DUE TO ENGINE OVERHEATED (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested ABORTED DUE TO OVERHEATED ENGINE (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTTOM BALLJOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions FITTED AROUND THE WRONG WAY (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded STEEL PIPE FLEX TO FLEX (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded STEEL PIPE FLEX TO FLEX (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded STEEL PIPES TO FLEXIBLE HOSE N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass121,336 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,336 miles
    Test number
    407578463811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass121,086 miles (+653)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    121,086 miles
    Test number
    876695847860
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp aim just met

  5. Pass120,433 miles (+526)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,433 miles
    Test number
    814261665445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,907 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    119,907 miles
    Test number
    330095880831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail119,837 miles (+2,924)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,837 miles
    Test number
    701634681080
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  8. Pass116,913 miles (+37)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    116,913 miles
    Test number
    164609121354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail116,876 miles (+1,717)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,876 miles
    Test number
    786686254147
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass115,159 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    115,159 miles
    Test number
    257646683708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail115,159 miles (+7,499)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,159 miles
    Test number
    271001116311
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass107,660 miles (+9,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    107,660 miles
    Test number
    169417625199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass98,607 miles (+3,475)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    98,607 miles
    Test number
    566684934199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,132 miles (+8,602)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    95,132 miles
    Test number
    455249793086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,530 miles (+12,672)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    86,530 miles
    Test number
    655242032153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll four brake discs very corroded onto braking surfaces

  16. Pass73,858 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    73,858 miles
    Test number
    779379321121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has slight damage to inner side wall

  17. Fail73,858 miles (+2,466)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,858 miles
    Test number
    765154821111
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has slight damage to inner side wall

  18. Pass71,392 miles (+3,832)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    71,392 miles
    Test number
    721044360098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,560 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,560 miles
    Test number
    162782169077
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail67,560 miles (+5,932)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,560 miles
    Test number
    473728859089
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail61,628 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,628 miles
    Test number
    531777078027
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass61,628 miles (+9,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,628 miles
    Test number
    541637578026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass52,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    52,213 miles
    Test number
    722442577057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,213 miles (+10,713)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,213 miles
    Test number
    964009667085
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass41,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,500 miles
    Test number
    582416566036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y263 YYX

Does Y263 YYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y263 YYX expired on 3 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y263 YYX?
The MOT on Y263 YYX expired on 3 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y263 YYX done?
Y263 YYX was recorded at 123,098 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2023, an average of 4,848 miles a year.
Has Y263 YYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y263 YYX has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y263 YYX 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 Y263 YYX find?
Y263 YYX passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: central front prop shaft rubber slightly deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides.

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