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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y281 FAUMOT history

Y281 FAU is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 108,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

Y281 FAU blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
108,871 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 FAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 FAU was last recorded at 108,871 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 2,466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,405 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,466 miles
Average per year
4,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,871 miles
  • 2025 – 106,405 miles
  • 2024 – 102,425 miles
  • 2021 – 100,533 miles
  • 2020 – 100,069 miles
  • 2019 – 96,155 miles
  • 2018 – 94,331 miles
  • 2017 – 92,297 miles
  • 2016 – 90,692 miles
  • 2015 – 89,220 miles
  • 2013 – 85,521 miles
  • 2012 – 73,150 miles
  • 2011 – 58,356 miles
  • 2010 – 55,777 miles
  • 2008 – 49,960 miles
  • 2007 – 42,372 miles
  • 2006 – 33,344 miles
  • 2005 – 24,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,871 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

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.

  • All suspension slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,871 miles (+2,466)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    108,871 miles
    Test number
    703848141222
    • 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 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  2. Pass106,405 miles (+25)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    106,405 miles
    Test number
    891418576177
    • Advisory"Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
    • 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 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyers Has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure
    • AdvisoryAll suspension slightly corroded

  3. Fail106,380 miles (+3,955)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,380 miles
    Test number
    511643238221
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished

  4. Pass102,425 miles (+1,892)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    102,425 miles
    Test number
    127630768709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    100,533 miles
    Test number
    552998620028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail100,533 miles (+464)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,533 miles
    Test number
    695247814101
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass100,069 miles (+3,914)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    100,069 miles
    Test number
    748355536693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAll suspension slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly perished

  8. Pass96,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    96,155 miles
    Test number
    435537936526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,155 miles (+1,824)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,155 miles
    Test number
    675415286002
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass94,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,331 miles
    Test number
    828300765900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail94,331 miles (+2,034)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,331 miles
    Test number
    238779628453
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  12. Pass92,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    92,297 miles
    Test number
    212553010122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail92,297 miles (+1,605)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,297 miles
    Test number
    192038822043
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass90,692 miles (+1,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    90,692 miles
    Test number
    232424395851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass89,220 miles (+3,699)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    89,220 miles
    Test number
    255778005023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,521 miles1 repaired10 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,521 miles
    Test number
    106163893023
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise floating style baal joints fitted
    • NoteAdvise sill covers fitted

  17. Pass85,521 miles (+12,371)10 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    85,521 miles
    Test number
    225973793014
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise floating style baal joints fitted
    • NoteAdvise sill covers fitted

  18. Pass73,150 miles (+14,794)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    73,150 miles
    Test number
    449238682095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,356 miles (+2,579)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,356 miles
    Test number
    795597081021
    • NoteEmlight on
    • NoteRear discs pitted/rusty
    • NoteRear indicators white

  20. Fail55,777 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,777 miles
    Test number
    914351160060
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are worn very low / on the 1.6 mm legal limit
    • NoteFront brake pads are worn very low , slight wear on the brake discs

  21. Pass55,777 miles (+5,817)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    55,777 miles
    Test number
    973161560035
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are worn very low / on the 1.6 mm legal limit
    • NoteFront brake pads are worn very low , slight wear on the brake discs

  22. Pass49,960 miles (+7,588)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    49,960 miles
    Test number
    370198968210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    42,372 miles
    Test number
    934916277262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,372 miles (+9,028)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,372 miles
    Test number
    562705877252
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  25. Pass33,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    33,344 miles
    Test number
    410111576253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail33,344 miles (+8,704)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,344 miles
    Test number
    193770976227
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass24,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    24,640 miles
    Test number
    302038275453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y281 FAU

Does Y281 FAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y281 FAU is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y281 FAU?
The MOT on Y281 FAU is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y281 FAU done?
Y281 FAU was recorded at 108,871 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 4,043 miles a year.
Has Y281 FAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 FAU has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y281 FAU 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 Y281 FAU find?
Y281 FAU passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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