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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y296 VKEMOT history

Y296 VKE is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 76,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2022.

Y296 VKE black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2023
Mileage
76,449 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y296 VKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y296 VKE was last recorded at 76,449 miles on 22 Dec 2022, 258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,191 miles · 13 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
258 miles
Average per year
3,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 76,449 miles
  • 2021 – 76,191 miles
  • 2020 – 74,628 miles
  • 2019 – 73,777 miles
  • 2018 – 72,663 miles
  • 2017 – 70,916 miles
  • 2016 – 69,244 miles
  • 2015 – 68,849 miles
  • 2014 – 68,121 miles
  • 2013 – 66,839 miles
  • 2012 – 64,610 miles
  • 2011 – 55,367 miles
  • 2010 – 46,649 miles
  • 2009 – 38,724 miles
  • 2008 – 34,971 miles
  • 2007 – 29,829 miles
  • 2006 – 25,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,449 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass76,449 miles (+258)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    76,449 miles
    Test number
    840067088216
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass76,191 miles (+1,563)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    76,191 miles
    Test number
    832146257484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,628 miles (+851)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,628 miles
    Test number
    269712964457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,777 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,777 miles
    Test number
    108475532436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,663 miles (+1,747)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,663 miles
    Test number
    282171751309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,916 miles (+1,672)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,916 miles
    Test number
    365347379957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,244 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,244 miles
    Test number
    242912555212
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  8. Fail69,233 miles (+384)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,233 miles
    Test number
    611413405418
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  9. Pass68,849 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,849 miles
    Test number
    448020045153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Fail68,833 miles (+712)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,833 miles
    Test number
    427513135168
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass68,121 miles (+1,282)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,121 miles
    Test number
    395577124142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass66,839 miles (+2,229)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,839 miles
    Test number
    648691623126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,610 miles (+9,243)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    64,610 miles
    Test number
    755473222126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,367 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,367 miles
    Test number
    479927811130
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass55,367 miles (+8,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,367 miles
    Test number
    967857511144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass46,649 miles (+7,925)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    46,649 miles
    Test number
    311251410116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,724 miles (+3,753)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,724 miles
    Test number
    242615029443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,971 miles (+5,142)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    34,971 miles
    Test number
    920177528100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,829 miles (+4,082)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,829 miles
    Test number
    130572527112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,747 miles
    Test number
    401919716196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y296 VKE

Does Y296 VKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y296 VKE expired on 21 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y296 VKE?
The MOT on Y296 VKE expired on 21 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y296 VKE done?
Y296 VKE was recorded at 76,449 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2022, an average of 3,044 miles a year.
Has Y296 VKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y296 VKE has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2016.
Has the mileage on Y296 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 Y296 VKE find?
Y296 VKE passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective x2; all direction indicators slightly discoloured; central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 2 more.

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