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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,200 cc

Y277 MBNMOT history

Y277 MBN is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 115,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

Y277 MBN blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
115,604 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y277 MBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y277 MBN was last recorded at 115,604 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,436 miles · 16 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
168 miles
Average per year
4,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,604 miles
  • 2025 – 106,612 miles
  • 2024 – 97,080 miles
  • 2023 – 87,505 miles
  • 2022 – 83,080 miles
  • 2021 – 82,530 miles
  • 2020 – 81,392 miles
  • 2019 – 79,289 miles
  • 2018 – 76,918 miles
  • 2017 – 75,514 miles
  • 2016 – 72,255 miles
  • 2015 – 69,893 miles
  • 2014 – 67,076 miles
  • 2013 – 63,659 miles
  • 2012 – 60,217 miles
  • 2011 – 56,988 miles
  • 2010 – 51,925 miles
  • 2009 – 45,608 miles
  • 2008 – 44,164 miles
  • 2007 – 38,224 miles
  • 2006 – 29,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,604 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,604 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    115,604 miles
    Test number
    922236218410
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,604 miles (+168)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,604 miles
    Test number
    278076853969
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail115,436 miles (+8,824)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,436 miles
    Test number
    581989375094
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Fuel hose damaged Fuel hose perished (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass106,612 miles (+9,532)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    106,612 miles
    Test number
    394121881182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,080 miles (+9,575)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    97,080 miles
    Test number
    214712896503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,505 miles (+4,425)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    87,505 miles
    Test number
    999024841507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,080 miles (+550)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    83,080 miles
    Test number
    860313211883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,530 miles (+1,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    82,530 miles
    Test number
    666216183515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass81,392 miles (+2,103)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    81,392 miles
    Test number
    663872533883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,289 miles (+2,371)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    79,289 miles
    Test number
    290478444679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,918 miles (+1,404)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    76,918 miles
    Test number
    214926825379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,514 miles (+3,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    75,514 miles
    Test number
    722306669036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass72,255 miles (+2,362)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    72,255 miles
    Test number
    272969903890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,893 miles (+2,817)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,893 miles
    Test number
    327581815192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass67,076 miles (+3,417)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,076 miles
    Test number
    855369214157
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play both steering arms

  16. Pass63,659 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,659 miles
    Test number
    125879613138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split

  17. Fail63,659 miles (+3,442)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,659 miles
    Test number
    956039613149
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split

  18. Pass60,217 miles (+3,229)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,217 miles
    Test number
    257221102103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,988 miles (+5,063)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    56,988 miles
    Test number
    857365801148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,925 miles (+6,317)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    51,925 miles
    Test number
    131968390486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,608 miles (+1,444)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,608 miles
    Test number
    442143899093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,164 miles
    Test number
    520807608198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,164 miles (+5,940)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,164 miles
    Test number
    731757408174
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  24. Pass38,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,224 miles
    Test number
    911275097056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,224 miles (+8,322)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,224 miles
    Test number
    134325897455
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass29,902 miles (+483)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    29,902 miles
    Test number
    412216696043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    29,419 miles
    Test number
    922091916069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y277 MBN

Does Y277 MBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y277 MBN is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y277 MBN?
The MOT on Y277 MBN is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y277 MBN done?
Y277 MBN was recorded at 115,604 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 4,270 miles a year.
Has Y277 MBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y277 MBN has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y277 MBN 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 Y277 MBN find?
Y277 MBN passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion; offside front parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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