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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y274 OVTMOT history

Y274 OVT is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 4 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2025.

Y274 OVT blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2026
Mileage
97,889 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y274 OVT
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 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2026
Latest MOT test
7 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y274 OVT was last recorded at 97,889 miles on 7 May 2025, 1,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,846 miles · 10 May 2024
Between the last two tests
1,043 miles
Average per year
2,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,889 miles
  • 2024 – 96,846 miles
  • 2023 – 96,842 miles
  • 2022 – 93,720 miles
  • 2020 – 92,664 miles
  • 2019 – 91,618 miles
  • 2017 – 87,621 miles
  • 2015 – 84,296 miles
  • 2014 – 77,088 miles
  • 2013 – 69,437 miles
  • 2012 – 62,823 miles
  • 2011 – 58,290 miles
  • 2010 – 56,376 miles
  • 2009 – 53,430 miles
  • 2008 – 51,841 miles
  • 2007 – 49,624 miles
  • 2006 – 42,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,889 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,889 miles (+1,043)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    97,889 miles
    Test number
    631092713990
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))
  2. Pass96,846 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    96,846 miles
    Test number
    618061048860
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))
  3. Fail96,843 miles (+1)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,843 miles
    Test number
    586666810774
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))
  4. Fail96,842 miles (+3,122)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,842 miles
    Test number
    589646089474
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))
  5. Pass93,720 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    93,720 miles
    Test number
    496117238618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,719 miles (+1,055)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,719 miles
    Test number
    980188329598
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured all front indicator bulbs. (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Pass92,664 miles (+1,046)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,664 miles
    Test number
    654889971326
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass91,618 miles (+3,997)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    91,618 miles
    Test number
    519078062301
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just met requirements
  9. Pass87,621 miles (+3,325)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    87,621 miles
    Test number
    276349488955
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  10. Pass84,296 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,296 miles
    Test number
    429343965186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspect front wheel alignment incorrect
  11. Fail84,296 miles (+7,208)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,296 miles
    Test number
    389822565174
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspect front wheel alignment incorrect
  12. Pass77,088 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,088 miles
    Test number
    777783714261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  13. Fail77,080 miles (+7,643)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,080 miles
    Test number
    437383514224
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Pass69,437 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,437 miles
    Test number
    859259993182
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Fail69,437 miles (+6,614)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,437 miles
    Test number
    717889593126
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass62,823 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    62,823 miles
    Test number
    358919192128
    • NoteBoth wiper blades in poor condition
    • NoteDent in OSF bonnet
  17. Fail62,822 miles (+4,532)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,822 miles
    Test number
    179478792167
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note3 nails in OSR tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn near to limit on inner edges (Suspect front wheel alignment incorrect)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades in poor condition
    • NoteDent in OSF bonnet
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  18. Pass58,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,290 miles
    Test number
    315273361007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,290 miles (+1,914)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,290 miles
    Test number
    748273661037
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  20. Pass56,376 miles (+2,946)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    56,376 miles
    Test number
    984233860072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,430 miles (+1,589)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,430 miles
    Test number
    552000759092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,841 miles (+2,217)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    51,841 miles
    Test number
    734833168029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,624 miles (+7,087)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    49,624 miles
    Test number
    983121477026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    42,537 miles
    Test number
    892248016150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y274 OVT

Does Y274 OVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y274 OVT expired on 9 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y274 OVT?
The MOT on Y274 OVT expired on 9 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y274 OVT done?
Y274 OVT was recorded at 97,889 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2025, an average of 2,909 miles a year.
Has Y274 OVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y274 OVT has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on Y274 OVT 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 Y274 OVT find?
Y274 OVT passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2025 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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