BMW Z3
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc
Y26 BMWMOT history
Y26 BMW is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 70,685 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 May 2027
- Mileage
- 70,685 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 22 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,611 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y26 BMW
- 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
- 29 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y26 BMW was last recorded at 70,685 miles on 7 May 2026, 3,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 67,685 miles · 14 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,000 miles
- Average per year
- 1,611 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 70,685 miles
- 2025 – 67,685 miles
- 2024 – 64,164 miles
- 2023 – 64,036 miles
- 2022 – 62,949 miles
- 2021 – 62,260 miles
- 2020 – 61,182 miles
- 2019 – 60,099 miles
- 2018 – 58,988 miles
- 2017 – 57,805 miles
- 2016 – 56,686 miles
- 2015 – 55,488 miles
- 2014 – 54,046 miles
- 2013 – 52,694 miles
- 2012 – 51,315 miles
- 2011 – 49,527 miles
- 2010 – 47,679 miles
- 2009 – 45,627 miles
- 2008 – 43,577 miles
- 2007 – 41,345 miles
- 2006 – 39,025 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass70,685 miles
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust join deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryVehicle under side and components have been undersealed
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass70,685 miles (+3,000)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2027
- Odometer
- 70,685 miles
- Test number
- 217117335330
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust join deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryVehicle under side and components have been undersealed
Pass67,685 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2026
- Odometer
- 67,685 miles
- Test number
- 568547183210
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Fail67,685 miles (+3,521)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,685 miles
- Test number
- 166756837298
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass64,164 miles (+15)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2025
- Odometer
- 64,164 miles
- Test number
- 631726759466
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass64,149 miles1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2025
- Odometer
- 64,149 miles
- Test number
- 311319934299
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySpare wheel carrier corroded
Fail64,149 miles (+113)2 repaired1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,149 miles
- Test number
- 619714259167
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySpare wheel carrier corroded
Pass64,036 miles (+5)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 64,036 miles
- Test number
- 939151425395
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySpare wheel carrier heavily corroded
Fail64,031 miles (+1,082)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,031 miles
- Test number
- 759062486872
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySpare wheel carrier heavily corroded
Pass62,949 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 62,949 miles
- Test number
- 454232412847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,947 miles (+687)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,947 miles
- Test number
- 447077268494
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass62,260 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 62,260 miles
- Test number
- 834517411424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,258 miles (+1,076)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,258 miles
- Test number
- 465040694327
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass61,182 miles (+1,083)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 61,182 miles
- Test number
- 510551058475
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass60,099 miles (+1,111)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 60,099 miles
- Test number
- 822028063126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,988 miles (+1,183)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 58,988 miles
- Test number
- 299539700132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,805 miles (+1,119)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 57,805 miles
- Test number
- 850314496936
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,686 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 56,686 miles
- Test number
- 530970154736
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail56,686 miles (+1,198)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,686 miles
- Test number
- 894000106062
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass55,488 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 55,488 miles
- Test number
- 635700820946
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail55,487 miles (+1,441)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,487 miles
- Test number
- 610399869151
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass54,046 miles (+1,352)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 54,046 miles
- Test number
- 456547244236
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass52,694 miles (+1,379)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 52,694 miles
- Test number
- 325738743222
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass51,315 miles (+1,788)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 51,315 miles
- Test number
- 716820252250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,527 miles (+1,848)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 49,527 miles
- Test number
- 576279141268
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
- NoteOil low
Pass47,679 miles (+2,052)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 47,679 miles
- Test number
- 383730250283
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass45,627 miles (+2,050)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 45,627 miles
- Test number
- 612113859246
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail43,577 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,577 miles
- Test number
- 281565158298
- Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSteering rack has slight play
Pass43,577 miles (+2,232)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 43,577 miles
- Test number
- 363385458236
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSteering rack has slight play
Pass41,345 miles (+2,320)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 41,345 miles
- Test number
- 853533057265
- NoteNearside rear tyre low at edge plus cracking in tread
- NoteOffside rear tyre cracking in tread
- NoteSlight play in steering rack offside
Pass39,025 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 39,025 miles
- Test number
- 421016056283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y26 BMW
- Does Y26 BMW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 BMW is valid until 22 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y26 BMW?
- The MOT on Y26 BMW is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y26 BMW done?
- Y26 BMW was recorded at 70,685 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 1,611 miles a year.
- Has Y26 BMW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y26 BMW has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y26 BMW 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 Y26 BMW find?
- Y26 BMW passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust join deteriorating; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; vehicle under side and components have been undersealed.
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