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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y268 OLFMOT history

Y268 OLF is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 4 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 51,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

Y268 OLF blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
51,690 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y268 OLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y268 OLF was last recorded at 51,690 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,001 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
689 miles
Average per year
1,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,690 miles
  • 2025 – 51,001 miles
  • 2024 – 49,773 miles
  • 2023 – 49,110 miles
  • 2022 – 48,199 miles
  • 2021 – 47,669 miles
  • 2020 – 47,362 miles
  • 2019 – 46,797 miles
  • 2018 – 46,148 miles
  • 2017 – 44,335 miles
  • 2016 – 42,760 miles
  • 2014 – 41,960 miles
  • 2011 – 37,533 miles
  • 2010 – 37,015 miles
  • 2009 – 35,501 miles
  • 2008 – 33,558 miles
  • 2007 – 31,982 miles
  • 2006 – 29,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,690 miles

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,690 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    51,690 miles
    Test number
    632689104090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,001 miles (+1,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    51,001 miles
    Test number
    661837685257
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [all] (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass49,773 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    49,773 miles
    Test number
    169406456593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,110 miles (+911)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    49,110 miles
    Test number
    463432211107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,199 miles (+530)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    48,199 miles
    Test number
    143067517187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,669 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    47,669 miles
    Test number
    759467895561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,362 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    47,362 miles
    Test number
    618307738195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail47,361 miles (+564)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,361 miles
    Test number
    921493926984
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  9. Pass46,797 miles (+649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,797 miles
    Test number
    385560140734
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass46,148 miles (+1,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    46,148 miles
    Test number
    522273962008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass44,335 miles (+1,575)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    44,335 miles
    Test number
    814074525066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,760 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    42,760 miles
    Test number
    221858583242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,960 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,960 miles
    Test number
    387868884435
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  14. Fail41,960 miles (+4,427)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,960 miles
    Test number
    397339074410
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  15. Pass37,533 miles (+518)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,533 miles
    Test number
    288101211426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,015 miles (+8)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,015 miles
    Test number
    901535850127
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePower steering pipe corroding

  17. Fail37,007 miles (+1,506)1 failure9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,007 miles
    Test number
    813458640117
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePower steering pipe corroding

  18. Pass35,501 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    35,501 miles
    Test number
    224802049171
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail35,501 miles (+1,943)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,501 miles
    Test number
    672182449175
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass33,558 miles (+1,576)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    33,558 miles
    Test number
    100892458142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,982 miles (+2,462)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    31,982 miles
    Test number
    953812157153
    • NoteOne offside washer jet partially blocked

  22. Pass29,520 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    29,520 miles
    Test number
    751413956171
    • NoteRear discs partially corroded
    • NoteRear tyres 2.0mm

Questions about Y268 OLF

Does Y268 OLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y268 OLF is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y268 OLF?
The MOT on Y268 OLF is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y268 OLF done?
Y268 OLF was recorded at 51,690 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 1,114 miles a year.
Has Y268 OLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y268 OLF has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2020.
Has the mileage on Y268 OLF 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 OLF find?
Y268 OLF passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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