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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y268 UGHMOT history

Y268 UGH is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 8 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 49,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

Y268 UGH blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
49,646 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y268 UGH
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
8 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y268 UGH was last recorded at 49,646 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 1,145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,501 miles · 16 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,145 miles
Average per year
1,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,646 miles
  • 2024 – 48,501 miles
  • 2023 – 45,563 miles
  • 2022 – 44,022 miles
  • 2021 – 43,783 miles
  • 2019 – 43,527 miles
  • 2018 – 43,255 miles
  • 2017 – 43,109 miles
  • 2016 – 43,022 miles
  • 2015 – 42,543 miles
  • 2014 – 41,987 miles
  • 2013 – 40,928 miles
  • 2012 – 39,810 miles
  • 2011 – 38,565 miles
  • 2010 – 37,649 miles
  • 2009 – 35,731 miles
  • 2008 – 34,834 miles
  • 2007 – 31,658 miles
  • 2006 – 26,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,646 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 Rear parking brake cable deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear over diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kgf

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,646 miles (+1,145)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    49,646 miles
    Test number
    601631740000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass48,501 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    48,501 miles
    Test number
    371558256916
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail48,501 miles (+2,938)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,501 miles
    Test number
    230483989914
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass45,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    45,563 miles
    Test number
    254046641246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail45,563 miles (+1,541)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,563 miles
    Test number
    587865716515
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass44,022 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    44,022 miles
    Test number
    809399862604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,783 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    43,783 miles
    Test number
    772185776338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake cable deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear over diff (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kgf (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  8. Fail43,779 miles (+252)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,779 miles
    Test number
    124423757821
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake cable deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear over diff (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kgf (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  9. Pass43,527 miles (+272)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    43,527 miles
    Test number
    663600380703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass43,255 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    43,255 miles
    Test number
    904104615675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  11. Fail43,255 miles (+146)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,255 miles
    Test number
    372944552588
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  12. Pass43,109 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    43,109 miles
    Test number
    648105574820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,022 miles (+479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    43,022 miles
    Test number
    841896183996
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre getting low
  14. Pass42,543 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    42,543 miles
    Test number
    949253315209
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail42,537 miles (+550)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,537 miles
    Test number
    317123215407
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass41,987 miles (+1,059)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,987 miles
    Test number
    985434314263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slight damage to sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slight damage to sidewall
  17. Pass40,928 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,928 miles
    Test number
    269592723294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside rear tyres slight damage to sidewall
  18. Fail40,928 miles (+1,118)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,928 miles
    Test number
    605912823259
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside rear tyres slight damage to sidewall
  19. Pass39,810 miles (+1,245)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    39,810 miles
    Test number
    875563402244
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass38,565 miles (+916)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    38,565 miles
    Test number
    328644801217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s parking brake low effort
  21. Pass37,649 miles (+1,918)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    37,649 miles
    Test number
    370267000234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass35,731 miles (+897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    35,731 miles
    Test number
    911232429296
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  23. Pass34,834 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,834 miles
    Test number
    823422218297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked.
  24. Fail34,834 miles (+3,176)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,834 miles
    Test number
    213762518296
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked.
  25. Pass31,658 miles (+5,258)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    31,658 miles
    Test number
    721957007299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,400 miles
    Test number
    424469806296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y268 UGH

Does Y268 UGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y268 UGH is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y268 UGH?
The MOT on Y268 UGH is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y268 UGH done?
Y268 UGH was recorded at 49,646 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 1,205 miles a year.
Has Y268 UGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y268 UGH has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on Y268 UGH 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 UGH find?
Y268 UGH passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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