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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y268 AYYMOT history

Y268 AYY is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 11 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2025.

Y268 AYY 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 Apr 2026
Mileage
95,796 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y268 AYY
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
11 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
1 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y268 AYY was last recorded at 95,796 miles on 1 May 2025, 310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,486 miles · 14 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
310 miles
Average per year
4,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,796 miles
  • 2021 – 95,486 miles
  • 2020 – 93,640 miles
  • 2018 – 86,540 miles
  • 2017 – 78,335 miles
  • 2016 – 70,403 miles
  • 2015 – 63,212 miles
  • 2014 – 58,077 miles
  • 2013 – 52,919 miles
  • 2012 – 48,165 miles
  • 2011 – 42,593 miles
  • 2010 – 38,858 miles
  • 2009 – 35,486 miles
  • 2008 – 26,506 miles
  • 2007 – 17,733 miles
  • 2006 – 17,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,796 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Body damaged on offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    95,796 miles
    Test number
    806066096634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail95,796 miles (+310)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,796 miles
    Test number
    231090498985
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass95,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    95,486 miles
    Test number
    181988480359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail95,486 miles (+1,846)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,486 miles
    Test number
    177205205340
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass93,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    93,640 miles
    Test number
    770057394228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,640 miles (+7,100)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,640 miles
    Test number
    127515733736
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass86,540 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    86,540 miles
    Test number
    958683291904
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear 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))
  8. Fail86,540 miles (+8,205)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,540 miles
    Test number
    840017942902
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear 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))
  9. Pass78,335 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    78,335 miles
    Test number
    643956246311
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBody damaged on offside
  10. Fail78,334 miles (+75)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,334 miles
    Test number
    855149553917
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBody damaged on offside
  11. Fail78,259 miles (+7,856)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,259 miles
    Test number
    338235494342
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryDamage to o/s door / wing
    • AdvisoryDamage to o/s/r outer sill
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass70,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    70,403 miles
    Test number
    986520085984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,403 miles (+7,191)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,403 miles
    Test number
    464699888851
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  14. Pass63,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    63,212 miles
    Test number
    756401515277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,212 miles (+5,135)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,212 miles
    Test number
    925371715211
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  16. Pass58,077 miles (+5,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,077 miles
    Test number
    165683604209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass52,919 miles (+4,754)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,919 miles
    Test number
    599832293154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,165 miles (+5,572)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    48,165 miles
    Test number
    637737262104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,593 miles (+3,735)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,593 miles
    Test number
    859221851184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
  20. Pass38,858 miles (+3,372)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    38,858 miles
    Test number
    563487240111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,486 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    35,486 miles
    Test number
    891776229070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,383 miles (+8,877)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,383 miles
    Test number
    163823929412
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  23. Pass26,506 miles (+8,773)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    26,506 miles
    Test number
    452746338042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,733 miles (+554)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    17,733 miles
    Test number
    374656337064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    17,179 miles
    Test number
    430414216115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y268 AYY

Does Y268 AYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y268 AYY expired on 30 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y268 AYY?
The MOT on Y268 AYY expired on 30 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y268 AYY done?
Y268 AYY was recorded at 95,796 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2025, an average of 4,133 miles a year.
Has Y268 AYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y268 AYY has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y268 AYY 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 Y268 AYY find?
Y268 AYY passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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