BMW Z3
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
Y293 LAPMOT history
Y293 LAP is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 20 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 44,569 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 44,569 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 984 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y293 LAP
- 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
- 20 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y293 LAP was last recorded at 44,569 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 44,340 miles · 8 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 229 miles
- Average per year
- 984 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 44,569 miles
- 2025 – 44,340 miles
- 2024 – 44,093 miles
- 2023 – 44,004 miles
- 2022 – 43,934 miles
- 2021 – 43,830 miles
- 2020 – 43,561 miles
- 2019 – 43,408 miles
- 2018 – 43,296 miles
- 2017 – 43,217 miles
- 2016 – 43,033 miles
- 2015 – 42,864 miles
- 2011 – 42,864 miles
- 2010 – 42,036 miles
- 2009 – 40,358 miles
- 2008 – 38,685 miles
- 2007 – 34,013 miles
- 2006 – 24,598 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass44,569 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbonnet inner wing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded metal pipe into steering rack
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass44,569 miles (+229)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 44,569 miles
- Test number
- 315681670197
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass44,340 miles (+12)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 44,340 miles
- Test number
- 689339269818
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbonnet inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail44,328 miles (+235)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,328 miles
- Test number
- 594926240739
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbonnet inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass44,093 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 44,093 miles
- Test number
- 589283440883
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded metal pipe into steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Fail44,093 miles (+89)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,093 miles
- Test number
- 709981477190
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded metal pipe into steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Pass44,004 miles (+70)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 44,004 miles
- Test number
- 527216059698
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass43,934 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 43,934 miles
- Test number
- 191261181473
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail43,934 miles (+104)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,934 miles
- Test number
- 140436237271
- DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged tyre valve stem (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass43,830 miles (+269)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 43,830 miles
- Test number
- 678741572979
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass43,561 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 43,561 miles
- Test number
- 710263215045
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail43,561 miles (+153)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,561 miles
- Test number
- 995186829984
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass43,408 miles (+112)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 43,408 miles
- Test number
- 959514001363
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and split in tread area (5.2.3 (e))
Pass43,296 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 43,296 miles
- Test number
- 861530045068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,296 miles (+79)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,296 miles
- Test number
- 444941478166
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass43,217 miles (+184)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 43,217 miles
- Test number
- 277529733667
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre running close to shock absorber
Pass43,033 miles (+169)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2017
- Odometer
- 43,033 miles
- Test number
- 575429969273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,864 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2016
- Odometer
- 42,864 miles
- Test number
- 987359535150
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail42,864 miles3 failures1 repaired6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,864 miles
- Test number
- 868281035144
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass42,864 miles (+828)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 42,864 miles
- Test number
- 247989761175
- NoteFront tyres are wearing on edges
Pass42,036 miles (+1,678)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 42,036 miles
- Test number
- 113058760113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,358 miles (+1,673)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 40,358 miles
- Test number
- 244593149100
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
- NoteBoth front tyres scrubbing on inner edges
Fail38,685 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,685 miles
- Test number
- 310203378124
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres scrubbing on inner edges
Pass38,685 miles (+4,672)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 38,685 miles
- Test number
- 471133278154
- NoteBoth front tyres scrubbing on inner edges
Pass34,013 miles (+9,415)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 34,013 miles
- Test number
- 964193757155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,598 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2007
- Odometer
- 24,598 miles
- Test number
- 492365826180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y293 LAP
- Does Y293 LAP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y293 LAP is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y293 LAP?
- The MOT on Y293 LAP is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y293 LAP done?
- Y293 LAP was recorded at 44,569 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 984 miles a year.
- Has Y293 LAP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y293 LAP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y293 LAP 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 Y293 LAP find?
- Y293 LAP passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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