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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y284 RBLMOT history

Y284 RBL is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 14 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 78,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

Y284 RBL silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
78,335 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y284 RBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y284 RBL was last recorded at 78,335 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,335 miles · 19 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,335 miles
  • 2025 – 74,013 miles
  • 2021 – 73,919 miles
  • 2019 – 72,579 miles
  • 2018 – 71,878 miles
  • 2017 – 70,566 miles
  • 2016 – 65,065 miles
  • 2015 – 57,091 miles
  • 2014 – 48,910 miles
  • 2013 – 37,013 miles
  • 2012 – 36,810 miles
  • 2011 – 36,423 miles
  • 2010 – 36,077 miles
  • 2009 – 35,720 miles
  • 2008 – 35,283 miles
  • 2007 – 34,836 miles
  • 2006 – 34,208 miles
  • 2005 – 29,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,335 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    78,335 miles
    Test number
    738075388601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail78,335 miles (+4,322)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,335 miles
    Test number
    897177451346
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass74,013 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    74,013 miles
    Test number
    840390001315
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail74,013 miles (+54)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,013 miles
    Test number
    993506535117
    • Repaired at testDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail73,959 miles (+40)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,959 miles
    Test number
    243077992016
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also Has a Cut, Not To Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass73,919 miles (+1,340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    73,919 miles
    Test number
    539933001029
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass72,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,579 miles
    Test number
    494549134821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,579 miles (+701)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,579 miles
    Test number
    338605689729
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass71,878 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,878 miles
    Test number
    996716445029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,877 miles (+1,311)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,877 miles
    Test number
    391517547743
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Pass70,566 miles (+5,501)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,566 miles
    Test number
    525731891537
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement + nearside front lower / rear mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad tell tale light on

  12. Pass65,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,065 miles
    Test number
    460566931361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,065 miles (+7,974)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,065 miles
    Test number
    693033783758
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass57,091 miles (+8,181)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,091 miles
    Test number
    547134705189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    48,910 miles
    Test number
    108437024122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,910 miles (+11,897)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,910 miles
    Test number
    636737524162
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass37,013 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,013 miles
    Test number
    189644593456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,810 miles (+387)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,810 miles
    Test number
    658855792067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,423 miles (+346)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    36,423 miles
    Test number
    785664001126
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass36,077 miles (+357)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,077 miles
    Test number
    454271890019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,720 miles (+437)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    35,720 miles
    Test number
    251825609121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,283 miles (+447)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    35,283 miles
    Test number
    224983868048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,836 miles (+628)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    34,836 miles
    Test number
    621586917078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,208 miles (+5,061)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    34,208 miles
    Test number
    894759406020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2006
    Odometer
    29,147 miles
    Test number
    731017145113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y284 RBL

Does Y284 RBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y284 RBL is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y284 RBL?
The MOT on Y284 RBL is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y284 RBL done?
Y284 RBL was recorded at 78,335 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 2,299 miles a year.
Has Y284 RBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y284 RBL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y284 RBL 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 Y284 RBL find?
Y284 RBL passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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