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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y292 VKEMOT history

Y292 VKE is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 23 of 27 MOT tests, with 85,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

Y292 VKE silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
85,763 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
23 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,409 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y292 VKE
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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y292 VKE was last recorded at 85,763 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,356 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
407 miles
Average per year
2,409 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,763 miles
  • 2025 – 85,356 miles
  • 2024 – 83,952 miles
  • 2023 – 79,352 miles
  • 2022 – 77,990 miles
  • 2021 – 77,742 miles
  • 2020 – 77,731 miles
  • 2019 – 77,364 miles
  • 2018 – 76,324 miles
  • 2017 – 71,857 miles
  • 2016 – 68,835 miles
  • 2015 – 66,066 miles
  • 2014 – 62,065 miles
  • 2013 – 55,550 miles
  • 2012 – 54,099 miles
  • 2011 – 52,655 miles
  • 2010 – 50,622 miles
  • 2009 – 48,501 miles
  • 2008 – 46,335 miles
  • 2007 – 41,074 miles
  • 2006 – 36,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,763 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,763 miles (+407)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    85,763 miles
    Test number
    362177360135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass85,356 miles (+1,404)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,356 miles
    Test number
    646095023937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage corroded

  3. Pass83,952 miles (+4,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,952 miles
    Test number
    803831770290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear indicator bulbs are loosing there orange coating,

  4. Pass79,352 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    79,352 miles
    Test number
    679926485587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,348 miles (+154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    79,348 miles
    Test number
    277426583532
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass79,194 miles (+1,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    79,194 miles
    Test number
    638175569244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,990 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    77,990 miles
    Test number
    413278097267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    77,742 miles
    Test number
    626649032992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,742 miles (+11)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,742 miles
    Test number
    716791145715
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  10. Pass77,731 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    77,731 miles
    Test number
    131825281638
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sill cover at rear heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail77,731 miles (+367)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,731 miles
    Test number
    932117881297
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sill cover at rear heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass77,364 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,364 miles
    Test number
    982564213754
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Outer sill cover heavily corroded but is a non structural part only a bolt on cover and is underneath so no sharp edges protrude

  13. Fail77,364 miles (+1,040)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,364 miles
    Test number
    182581990243
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  14. Pass76,324 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    76,324 miles
    Test number
    911721587647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,297 miles (+4,440)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,297 miles
    Test number
    969890348626
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass71,857 miles (+3,022)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,857 miles
    Test number
    727249156957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,835 miles (+2,769)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,835 miles
    Test number
    720020400032
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass66,066 miles (+4,001)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,066 miles
    Test number
    469898895062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass62,065 miles (+6,515)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,065 miles
    Test number
    357809294087
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass55,550 miles (+1,451)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,550 miles
    Test number
    398766293139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,099 miles (+1,444)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,099 miles
    Test number
    637451822132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,655 miles (+2,033)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,655 miles
    Test number
    968997511102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,622 miles (+2,121)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,622 miles
    Test number
    912689410156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,501 miles (+2,166)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    48,501 miles
    Test number
    920774489075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,335 miles (+5,261)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    46,335 miles
    Test number
    893342298026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,074 miles (+4,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    41,074 miles
    Test number
    563710197070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass36,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    36,598 miles
    Test number
    863778786020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y292 VKE

Does Y292 VKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y292 VKE is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y292 VKE?
The MOT on Y292 VKE is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y292 VKE done?
Y292 VKE was recorded at 85,763 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 2,409 miles a year.
Has Y292 VKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y292 VKE has failed 4 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on Y292 VKE 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 Y292 VKE find?
Y292 VKE passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 10 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 7 more.

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