BMW Z3
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc
Y271 OBTMOT history
Y271 OBT is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 90,402 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 May 2027
- Mileage
- 90,402 mi
- At MOT on 20 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,393 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y271 OBT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 9 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y271 OBT was last recorded at 90,402 miles on 20 May 2026, 625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Aug 2010: 57,325 miles, lower than 533,383 miles on 3 Aug 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 89,777 miles · 24 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 625 miles
- Average per year
- 2,393 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,402 miles
- 2025 – 89,777 miles
- 2023 – 88,789 miles
- 2022 – 84,697 miles
- 2021 – 83,884 miles
- 2020 – 82,089 miles
- 2019 – 81,633 miles
- 2017 – 81,210 miles
- 2016 – 80,530 miles
- 2015 – 79,149 miles
- 2014 – 77,311 miles
- 2013 – 75,995 miles
- 2012 – 72,615 miles
- 2011 – 66,077 miles
- 2010 – 57,325 miles
- 2009 – 533,383 miles
- 2008 – 45,352 miles
- 2007 – 43,716 miles
- 2006 – 42,026 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,402 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBoth rear axel bushes slightly worn and starting to sit down.
- AdvisoryBrake pipes starting to corrode front and rear need cleaning up and good oil spray
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension parts corroding vehicle has been stood sum time
- AdvisoryUnder body corroding vehicle has been stood sum time needs good oil spray to help
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.
Slight oil leak from engine
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front tyre worn uneven
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,402 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2027
- Odometer
- 90,402 miles
- Test number
- 768072673435
- AdvisoryBoth rear axel bushes slightly worn and starting to sit down.
- AdvisoryBrake pipes starting to corrode front and rear need cleaning up and good oil spray
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension parts corroding vehicle has been stood sum time
- AdvisoryUnder body corroding vehicle has been stood sum time needs good oil spray to help
Fail90,402 miles (+625)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,402 miles
- Test number
- 413466847296
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth rear axel bushes slightly worn and starting to sit down.
- AdvisoryBrake pipes starting to corrode front and rear need cleaning up and good oil spray
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension parts corroding vehicle has been stood sum time
- AdvisoryUnder body corroding vehicle has been stood sum time needs good oil spray to help
Pass89,777 miles (+1)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 89,777 miles
- Test number
- 191561155819
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn uneven
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear anti roll bar bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
- AdvisoryBoth rear subframe support bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished and cracked in tread
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded inc suspension and brake components
Fail89,776 miles (+987)8 major16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,776 miles
- Test number
- 438619949366
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn uneven
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc corroded
- AdvisoryRear anti roll bar bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
- AdvisoryBoth rear subframe support bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished and cracked in tread
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded inc suspension and brake components
Pass88,789 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 88,789 miles
- Test number
- 956646412797
- AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes deteriorating and sitting down
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine
- AdvisoryUn der body starting to corrode needs good oil spray
Fail88,788 miles (+4,091)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,788 miles
- Test number
- 324090718989
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush badly split and movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes deteriorating and sitting down
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine
- AdvisoryUn der body starting to corrode needs good oil spray
Pass84,697 miles (+813)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 84,697 miles
- Test number
- 817328538036
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
- AdvisoryUnder body corroding needs good oil spray
Pass83,884 miles (+1,795)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 83,884 miles
- Test number
- 857641892439
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar drop links slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joints deteriorated no excessive movement at time of test
- AdvisorySlight corrosion under vehicle
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass82,089 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 82,089 miles
- Test number
- 834501739844
- AdvisoryNearside Rear axle support bush deteriorating and starting to sit down.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear axle support bush deteriorating and starting to sit down
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroding.
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine
- AdvisoryUnder body starting to corrode needs good oil spray before winter
Fail82,086 miles (+453)8 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,086 miles
- Test number
- 256050531148
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear axle support bush deteriorating and starting to sit down.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear axle support bush deteriorating and starting to sit down
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroding.
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine
- AdvisoryUnder body starting to corrode needs good oil spray before winter
Pass81,633 miles (+423)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 81,633 miles
- Test number
- 133768429098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,210 miles (+680)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 81,210 miles
- Test number
- 520563785724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,530 miles (+1,381)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 80,530 miles
- Test number
- 513678615103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,149 miles (+1,838)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 79,149 miles
- Test number
- 961270286144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,311 miles (+1,316)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 77,311 miles
- Test number
- 677157484225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,995 miles (+3,380)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 75,995 miles
- Test number
- 298331903323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,615 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,615 miles
- Test number
- 207422592234
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass72,615 miles (+6,538)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 72,615 miles
- Test number
- 269442992254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,077 miles (+8,752)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 66,077 miles
- Test number
- 485702101491
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,325 miles (-476,058)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 57,325 miles
- Test number
- 363834310296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass533,383 miles (+480,017)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 533,383 miles
- Test number
- 340365619483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,366 miles (+8,014)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,366 miles
- Test number
- 531921719268
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,352 miles (+626)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 45,352 miles
- Test number
- 220548578465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,726 miles (+1,010)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 44,726 miles
- Test number
- 162960368021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass43,716 miles (+1,690)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 43,716 miles
- Test number
- 100241867429
- NoteChip in front screen at near side
Pass42,026 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 42,026 miles
- Test number
- 790722466047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y271 OBT
- Does Y271 OBT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y271 OBT is valid until 19 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y271 OBT?
- The MOT on Y271 OBT is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y271 OBT done?
- Y271 OBT was recorded at 90,402 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 2,393 miles a year.
- Has Y271 OBT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y271 OBT has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y271 OBT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Aug 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y271 OBT find?
- Y271 OBT passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 4 advisories: both rear axel bushes slightly worn and starting to sit down.; brake pipes starting to corrode front and rear need cleaning up and good oil spray; front and rear suspension parts corroding vehicle has been stood sum time, and 1 more.
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