BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc
Y281 YATMOT history
Y281 YAT is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,704 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 93,704 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,524 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y281 YAT
- 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
- 30 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y281 YAT was last recorded at 93,704 miles on 2 Jul 2025, 143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 93,561 miles · 21 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 143 miles
- Average per year
- 3,524 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 93,704 miles
- 2023 – 93,561 miles
- 2022 – 93,104 miles
- 2021 – 92,236 miles
- 2019 – 92,218 miles
- 2018 – 90,710 miles
- 2017 – 81,353 miles
- 2016 – 77,547 miles
- 2015 – 72,661 miles
- 2014 – 66,910 miles
- 2013 – 61,738 miles
- 2012 – 55,918 miles
- 2011 – 51,154 miles
- 2010 – 43,910 miles
- 2009 – 36,703 miles
- 2008 – 31,490 miles
- 2007 – 28,238 miles
- 2006 – 25,978 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass93,704 miles
- AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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.
Engine oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front underbody corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,704 miles (+143)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 93,704 miles
- Test number
- 717853951789
- AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass93,561 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 93,561 miles
- Test number
- 733525929384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,561 miles (+457)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,561 miles
- Test number
- 286143505916
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass93,104 miles (+868)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 93,104 miles
- Test number
- 109922865068
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass92,236 miles (+18)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 92,236 miles
- Test number
- 794433534507
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass92,218 miles (+1,508)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 92,218 miles
- Test number
- 296927781991
- MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass90,710 miles (+51)3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 90,710 miles
- Test number
- 690776457915
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront underbody corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust blowing slightly
Fail90,659 miles (+9,306)2 dangerous3 major3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,659 miles
- Test number
- 335228368570
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront underbody corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust blowing slightly
Pass81,353 miles (+3,806)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2018
- Odometer
- 81,353 miles
- Test number
- 141879580180
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front floors slight corrosion
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Pass77,547 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 77,547 miles
- Test number
- 149732828976
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryRear exhaust tatty with corrosion
Fail77,547 miles (+4,886)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,547 miles
- Test number
- 567491125914
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryRear exhaust tatty with corrosion
Pass72,661 miles (+5,751)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 72,661 miles
- Test number
- 735931755047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,910 miles (+5,172)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 66,910 miles
- Test number
- 947671454016
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass61,738 miles (+5,820)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 61,738 miles
- Test number
- 675363753036
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteCentre exhaust box slight corrosion
Pass55,918 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 55,918 miles
- Test number
- 329717462087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,900 miles (+4,746)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,900 miles
- Test number
- 856003462011
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass51,154 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 51,154 miles
- Test number
- 218331991049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,154 miles (+7,244)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,154 miles
- Test number
- 805221691031
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass43,910 miles (+7,207)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 43,910 miles
- Test number
- 340544600158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,703 miles (+5,213)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 36,703 miles
- Test number
- 634286709159
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,490 miles (+3,252)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 31,490 miles
- Test number
- 223385008496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,238 miles (+2,260)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 28,238 miles
- Test number
- 682679407157
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass25,978 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 25,978 miles
- Test number
- 954850516120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,978 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,978 miles
- Test number
- 743293206176
- FailureOffside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Questions about Y281 YAT
- Does Y281 YAT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y281 YAT expired on 1 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y281 YAT?
- The MOT on Y281 YAT expired on 1 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y281 YAT done?
- Y281 YAT was recorded at 93,704 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2025, an average of 3,524 miles a year.
- Has Y281 YAT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y281 YAT has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y281 YAT 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 YAT find?
- Y281 YAT passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills both sides; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.
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