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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y288 NBLMOT history

Y288 NBL is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 72,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2025.

Y288 NBL green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2022
Mileage
72,499 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y288 NBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2022
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y288 NBL was last recorded at 72,499 miles on 3 Feb 2025, 291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,208 miles · 1 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
291 miles
Average per year
2,308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,499 miles
  • 2021 – 72,208 miles
  • 2020 – 71,083 miles
  • 2019 – 69,151 miles
  • 2018 – 67,995 miles
  • 2017 – 65,911 miles
  • 2016 – 63,577 miles
  • 2015 – 60,572 miles
  • 2014 – 57,664 miles
  • 2013 – 55,685 miles
  • 2012 – 53,490 miles
  • 2011 – 47,608 miles
  • 2010 – 45,015 miles
  • 2009 – 41,257 miles
  • 2008 – 38,059 miles
  • 2007 – 34,791 miles
  • 2006 – 29,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail72,499 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded on inner faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes to flexi hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded bothsides (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail72,499 miles (+291)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,499 miles
    Test number
    470390513057
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  2. Pass72,208 miles (+1,125)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    72,208 miles
    Test number
    341393304664
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs front and rear on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear to calipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,083 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    71,083 miles
    Test number
    726307055485
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail71,080 miles (+1,929)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,080 miles
    Test number
    854332363919
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass69,151 miles (+1,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    69,151 miles
    Test number
    733963285769
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to and from rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass67,995 miles (+2,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    67,995 miles
    Test number
    201383008490
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass65,911 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    65,911 miles
    Test number
    151537587884
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded bothsides (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail65,895 miles (+2,318)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,895 miles
    Test number
    821203687311
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded bothsides (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass63,577 miles (+3,005)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,577 miles
    Test number
    391075179352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades deteriorated

  10. Pass60,572 miles (+2,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,572 miles
    Test number
    316820265177
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass57,664 miles (+1,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,664 miles
    Test number
    779420364174
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass55,685 miles (+68)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,685 miles
    Test number
    216532263143
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres deteriorated

  13. Fail55,617 miles (+2,127)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,617 miles
    Test number
    699144053135
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres deteriorated

  14. Pass53,490 miles (+44)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,490 miles
    Test number
    287495512461
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower wishbones

  15. Fail53,446 miles (+5,838)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,446 miles
    Test number
    737312302114
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower wishbones

  16. Pass47,608 miles (+2,593)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    47,608 miles
    Test number
    527716511128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,015 miles (+74)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,015 miles
    Test number
    294361140156
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail44,941 miles (+3,684)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,941 miles
    Test number
    263782000424
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNearside front wishbone arm rear rubberbush slightly perished

  19. Pass41,257 miles (+3,198)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,257 miles
    Test number
    413786799024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,059 miles (+3,268)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,059 miles
    Test number
    174299298014
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  21. Pass34,791 miles (+5,579)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    34,791 miles
    Test number
    601450207175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,212 miles (+371)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,212 miles
    Test number
    253422676052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail28,841 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,841 miles
    Test number
    131936766082
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y288 NBL

Does Y288 NBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y288 NBL expired on 15 Jun 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y288 NBL?
The MOT on Y288 NBL expired on 15 Jun 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y288 NBL done?
Y288 NBL was recorded at 72,499 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2025, an average of 2,308 miles a year.
Has Y288 NBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y288 NBL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y288 NBL 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 Y288 NBL find?
Y288 NBL failed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2025 with 4 major defects and 9 advisories: nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill; offside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 10 more.

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