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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y285 VVPMOT history

Y285 VVP is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 109,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

Y285 VVP silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
109,710 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y285 VVP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y285 VVP was last recorded at 109,710 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,704 miles · 9 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,710 miles
  • 2025 – 108,975 miles
  • 2024 – 102,023 miles
  • 2023 – 94,398 miles
  • 2021 – 87,416 miles
  • 2020 – 74,762 miles
  • 2019 – 65,287 miles
  • 2018 – 57,349 miles
  • 2017 – 50,810 miles
  • 2016 – 47,072 miles
  • 2015 – 42,855 miles
  • 2013 – 39,114 miles
  • 2012 – 32,597 miles
  • 2010 – 29,770 miles
  • 2009 – 26,063 miles
  • 2008 – 22,872 miles
  • 2007 – 20,308 miles
  • 2006 – 17,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,710 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,710 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    109,710 miles
    Test number
    777457673120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail109,704 miles (+729)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,704 miles
    Test number
    585726099694
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,975 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,975 miles
    Test number
    726090035022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail108,952 miles (+6,929)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,952 miles
    Test number
    300695034769
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass102,023 miles (+7,625)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,023 miles
    Test number
    328431549443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,398 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    94,398 miles
    Test number
    115761399282
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail94,395 miles (+6,979)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,395 miles
    Test number
    569441999598
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass87,416 miles (+6,094)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,416 miles
    Test number
    876364755083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,322 miles (+6,560)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,322 miles
    Test number
    212924062187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,762 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,762 miles
    Test number
    459345156714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap slightly corroded

  11. Fail74,762 miles (+9,475)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,762 miles
    Test number
    548306467423
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap slightly corroded

  12. Pass65,287 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    65,287 miles
    Test number
    721853729325
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  13. Fail65,283 miles (+7,934)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,283 miles
    Test number
    961758743167
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass57,349 miles (+6,539)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    57,349 miles
    Test number
    404525463522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,810 miles (+3,738)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    50,810 miles
    Test number
    981379737820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,072 miles (+4,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    47,072 miles
    Test number
    620266383480
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass42,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    42,855 miles
    Test number
    496778135026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,855 miles (+3,741)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,855 miles
    Test number
    947028035068
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass39,114 miles (+3,265)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    39,114 miles
    Test number
    945124363313
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smearing
    • NoteRear indicators slightly discoloured

  20. Pass35,849 miles (+3,252)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    35,849 miles
    Test number
    479033423007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,597 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    32,597 miles
    Test number
    566903702080
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail32,597 miles (+2,827)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,597 miles
    Test number
    179133102018
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass29,770 miles (+3,707)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    29,770 miles
    Test number
    312711850301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,063 miles (+3,191)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    26,063 miles
    Test number
    993650059305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,872 miles (+2,564)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,872 miles
    Test number
    434573358392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,308 miles (+2,976)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    20,308 miles
    Test number
    161208447380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    17,332 miles
    Test number
    104456676258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail17,332 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,332 miles
    Test number
    794106676277
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about Y285 VVP

Does Y285 VVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y285 VVP is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y285 VVP?
The MOT on Y285 VVP is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y285 VVP done?
Y285 VVP was recorded at 109,710 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 4,791 miles a year.
Has Y285 VVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y285 VVP has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y285 VVP 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 Y285 VVP find?
Y285 VVP passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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