BMW Z3
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc
Y289 VVPMOT history
Y289 VVP is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 115,669 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 115,669 mi
- At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,172 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y289 VVP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 30 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y289 VVP was last recorded at 115,669 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 115,665 miles · 17 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 4,172 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 115,669 miles
- 2025 – 113,392 miles
- 2024 – 111,151 miles
- 2023 – 107,971 miles
- 2022 – 104,863 miles
- 2021 – 102,349 miles
- 2020 – 100,673 miles
- 2019 – 97,072 miles
- 2018 – 92,649 miles
- 2017 – 92,118 miles
- 2016 – 91,447 miles
- 2015 – 90,882 miles
- 2014 – 90,476 miles
- 2013 – 89,588 miles
- 2012 – 87,747 miles
- 2010 – 74,529 miles
- 2009 – 66,641 miles
- 2008 – 59,505 miles
- 2007 – 48,753 miles
- 2006 – 40,281 miles
- 2005 – 26,897 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,669 miles
- AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
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.
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 13 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,669 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 115,669 miles
- Test number
- 472376580727
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
Fail115,665 miles (+2,273)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,665 miles
- Test number
- 357510985065
- MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (to nearside rear brake) (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (to offside rear brake) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
Pass113,392 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 113,392 miles
- Test number
- 198931926923
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,383 miles (+2,232)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,383 miles
- Test number
- 656541163980
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Pass111,151 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 111,151 miles
- Test number
- 347000057721
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel sealing device (rubber o-ring) cracked and perishing
Fail111,151 miles (+3,180)2 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,151 miles
- Test number
- 401044138090
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel sealing device (rubber o-ring) cracked and perishing
Pass107,971 miles (+22)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 107,971 miles
- Test number
- 668958125378
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail107,949 miles (+3,086)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,949 miles
- Test number
- 830737142270
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad lining insecure (1.1.13 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass104,863 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 104,863 miles
- Test number
- 355323229172
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail104,857 miles (+2,508)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,857 miles
- Test number
- 451509716738
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass102,349 miles (+1,676)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 102,349 miles
- Test number
- 856519428851
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass100,673 miles (+3,601)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 100,673 miles
- Test number
- 656073726785
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake performance low
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass97,072 miles (+4,423)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 97,072 miles
- Test number
- 783429890705
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass92,649 miles (+531)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 92,649 miles
- Test number
- 969079805021
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass92,118 miles (+671)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 92,118 miles
- Test number
- 339991167718
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,447 miles (+565)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 91,447 miles
- Test number
- 931246048928
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass90,882 miles (+406)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 90,882 miles
- Test number
- 385217105187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,476 miles (+888)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 90,476 miles
- Test number
- 305830404113
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass89,588 miles (+1,841)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 89,588 miles
- Test number
- 636433193004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,747 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 87,747 miles
- Test number
- 258200012488
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail87,747 miles (+13,218)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,747 miles
- Test number
- 818320212139
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass74,529 miles (+7,888)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 74,529 miles
- Test number
- 201199700337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,641 miles (+7,136)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2010
- Odometer
- 66,641 miles
- Test number
- 230795729406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,505 miles (+10,752)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2009
- Odometer
- 59,505 miles
- Test number
- 370738628143
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteN/s/f worn outer edge
Pass48,753 miles (+8,472)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2008
- Odometer
- 48,753 miles
- Test number
- 943950737182
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass40,281 miles (+13,384)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2007
- Odometer
- 40,281 miles
- Test number
- 351242036152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,897 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2006
- Odometer
- 26,897 miles
- Test number
- 760053935138
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 904003935120
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Questions about Y289 VVP
- Does Y289 VVP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y289 VVP is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y289 VVP?
- The MOT on Y289 VVP is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y289 VVP done?
- Y289 VVP was recorded at 115,669 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 4,172 miles a year.
- Has Y289 VVP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y289 VVP has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y289 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 Y289 VVP find?
- Y289 VVP passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: coolant leak.
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