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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y283 FBAMOT history

Y283 FBA is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 22 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 41,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

Y283 FBA silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
41,793 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y283 FBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y283 FBA was last recorded at 41,793 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 2,181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,612 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,181 miles
Average per year
1,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,793 miles
  • 2025 – 39,612 miles
  • 2024 – 37,764 miles
  • 2023 – 36,120 miles
  • 2021 – 34,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,793 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 30 Dec 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,793 miles (+2,181)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    41,793 miles
    Test number
    527505377289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,612 miles (+1,848)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    39,612 miles
    Test number
    511971815507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass37,764 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    37,764 miles
    Test number
    901008715977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail37,758 miles (+1,638)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,758 miles
    Test number
    783401309782
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass36,120 miles (+2,075)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    36,120 miles
    Test number
    427777841629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,045 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    34,045 miles
    Test number
    491085210860
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about Y283 FBA

Does Y283 FBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y283 FBA is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y283 FBA?
The MOT on Y283 FBA is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y283 FBA done?
Y283 FBA was recorded at 41,793 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 1,658 miles a year.
Has Y283 FBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y283 FBA has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y283 FBA 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 Y283 FBA find?
Y283 FBA passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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