BMW Z3
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc
Y294 OBTMOT history
Y294 OBT is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 19 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 92,504 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 92,504 mi
- At MOT on 3 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,835 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y294 OBT
- 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
- 19 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y294 OBT was last recorded at 92,504 miles on 3 Aug 2024, 3,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Mar 2009: 55,865 miles, lower than 93,221 miles on 14 Jul 2008.
- 2 Mar 2011: 56,120 miles, lower than 65,118 miles on 1 Mar 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 89,458 miles · 30 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,046 miles
- Average per year
- 2,835 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 92,504 miles
- 2023 – 89,458 miles
- 2022 – 88,048 miles
- 2021 – 84,745 miles
- 2019 – 80,814 miles
- 2018 – 77,081 miles
- 2017 – 74,815 miles
- 2016 – 73,742 miles
- 2015 – 72,948 miles
- 2014 – 71,764 miles
- 2013 – 70,988 miles
- 2012 – 68,486 miles
- 2011 – 56,120 miles
- 2010 – 61,248 miles
- 2009 – 55,865 miles
- 2008 – 93,221 miles
- 2007 – 43,587 miles
- 2006 – 40,972 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,504 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Central Front Lower under tray fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside cover sill fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside cover sill fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,504 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 92,504 miles
- Test number
- 464075487669
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail92,504 miles (+3,046)4 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,504 miles
- Test number
- 288657014140
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass89,458 miles (+1,410)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 89,458 miles
- Test number
- 935809147086
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted
Pass88,048 miles (+3,303)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 88,048 miles
- Test number
- 546975985561
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass84,745 miles (+3,931)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 84,745 miles
- Test number
- 844565806653
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass80,814 miles13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 80,814 miles
- Test number
- 946154358335
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened outer casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Outer casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail80,814 miles (+3,733)1 repaired13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,814 miles
- Test number
- 313657986095
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened outer casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Outer casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass77,081 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 77,081 miles
- Test number
- 898693819678
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower under tray fitted
- AdvisoryNearside cover sill fitted
- AdvisoryOffside cover sill fitted
Fail77,080 miles (+2,265)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,080 miles
- Test number
- 132689708567
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower under tray fitted
- AdvisoryNearside cover sill fitted
- AdvisoryOffside cover sill fitted
Pass74,815 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 74,815 miles
- Test number
- 777197237183
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail74,814 miles (+1,072)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,814 miles
- Test number
- 770982489376
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass73,742 miles (+794)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 73,742 miles
- Test number
- 254771921406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,948 miles (+1,184)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 72,948 miles
- Test number
- 667182015118
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass71,764 miles (+776)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 71,764 miles
- Test number
- 206124394041
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass70,988 miles (+2,502)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 70,988 miles
- Test number
- 417763863018
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass68,486 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 68,486 miles
- Test number
- 185694852400
- AdvisoryNearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail68,486 miles (+12,366)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,486 miles
- Test number
- 307734352079
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass56,120 miles (-8,998)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 56,120 miles
- Test number
- 227261661043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,118 miles (+3,870)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,118 miles
- Test number
- 156970461025
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass61,248 miles (+5,383)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 61,248 miles
- Test number
- 163223260456
- NoteRear brake pipes slightly corroded
Pass55,865 miles (-37,356)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 55,865 miles
- Test number
- 294049569040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,221 miles (+49,634)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 93,221 miles
- Test number
- 880077298104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,587 miles (+2,615)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2008
- Odometer
- 43,587 miles
- Test number
- 224989547444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,972 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2007
- Odometer
- 40,972 miles
- Test number
- 221010256449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y294 OBT
- Does Y294 OBT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y294 OBT expired on 2 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y294 OBT?
- The MOT on Y294 OBT expired on 2 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y294 OBT done?
- Y294 OBT was recorded at 92,504 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2024, an average of 2,835 miles a year.
- Has Y294 OBT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y294 OBT has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y294 OBT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 10 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y294 OBT find?
- Y294 OBT passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; offside vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 1 more.
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