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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y286 OLFMOT history

Y286 OLF is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 41,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

Y286 OLF silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
41,461 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y286 OLF
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
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y286 OLF was last recorded at 41,461 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,000 miles · 21 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
461 miles
Average per year
1,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,461 miles
  • 2024 – 41,000 miles
  • 2019 – 38,707 miles
  • 2018 – 33,586 miles
  • 2017 – 33,474 miles
  • 2016 – 33,327 miles
  • 2015 – 32,500 miles
  • 2012 – 32,299 miles
  • 2011 – 32,153 miles
  • 2010 – 31,684 miles
  • 2009 – 27,879 miles
  • 2008 – 22,453 miles
  • 2007 – 16,765 miles
  • 2006 – 13,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,461 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.

  • Eml illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,461 miles (+461)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    41,461 miles
    Test number
    851761705516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass41,000 miles (+2,293)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    41,000 miles
    Test number
    676877796148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass38,707 miles (+1,332)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    38,707 miles
    Test number
    586308397087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail37,375 miles (+3,789)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,375 miles
    Test number
    190965013204
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  5. Pass33,586 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    33,586 miles
    Test number
    299555376735
    • AdvisoryEml illuminated
  6. Fail33,583 miles (+109)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,583 miles
    Test number
    266768964138
    • FailureEmissions not tested due to engine rough running (7.3.A.1)
    • AdvisoryEml illuminated
  7. Pass33,474 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    33,474 miles
    Test number
    756688522331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,327 miles (+827)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    33,327 miles
    Test number
    554272849303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,500 miles (+201)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    32,500 miles
    Test number
    109957905041
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front and rear brake discs corroding
  10. Pass32,299 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    32,299 miles
    Test number
    258203992174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,153 miles (+469)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,153 miles
    Test number
    245352431133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,684 miles (+3,805)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,684 miles
    Test number
    824852760077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    27,879 miles
    Test number
    184030419130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail27,879 miles (+5,426)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,879 miles
    Test number
    824100819108
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  15. Pass22,453 miles (+5,688)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    22,453 miles
    Test number
    402361038117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,765 miles (+3,065)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    16,765 miles
    Test number
    111532527128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    13,700 miles
    Test number
    230204226434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y286 OLF

Does Y286 OLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y286 OLF is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y286 OLF?
The MOT on Y286 OLF is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y286 OLF done?
Y286 OLF was recorded at 41,461 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 1,371 miles a year.
Has Y286 OLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y286 OLF has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on Y286 OLF 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 Y286 OLF find?
Y286 OLF passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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