BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
Y296 XBKMOT history
Y296 XBK is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 27 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 124,577 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 124,577 mi
- At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,331 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y296 XBK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 27 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y296 XBK was last recorded at 124,577 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 10,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 114,253 miles · 27 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,324 miles
- Average per year
- 5,331 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 124,577 miles
- 2025 – 114,253 miles
- 2024 – 105,306 miles
- 2023 – 97,873 miles
- 2022 – 91,153 miles
- 2021 – 86,112 miles
- 2020 – 85,768 miles
- 2019 – 85,068 miles
- 2018 – 83,304 miles
- 2017 – 80,599 miles
- 2016 – 78,128 miles
- 2015 – 74,649 miles
- 2014 – 69,488 miles
- 2013 – 64,004 miles
- 2012 – 59,394 miles
- 2011 – 52,931 miles
- 2010 – 45,007 miles
- 2009 – 37,203 miles
- 2008 – 32,231 miles
- 2007 – 25,264 miles
- 2006 – 16,173 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,577 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake wear sensor light on dash new brakes fitted
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.
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Arches corroded. (All x4)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,577 miles (+10,324)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 124,577 miles
- Test number
- 287555277776
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake wear sensor light on dash new brakes fitted
Pass114,253 miles (+8,947)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 114,253 miles
- Test number
- 858993783413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,306 miles (+103)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 105,306 miles
- Test number
- 430921422667
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryArches corroded. (All x4)
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Seized (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both image slightly poor (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail105,203 miles (+7,330)6 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,203 miles
- Test number
- 434747804456
- MajorNearside Front Upper Coil spring insecure Not located correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryArches corroded. (All x4)
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Seized (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both image slightly poor (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass97,873 miles (+6,720)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 97,873 miles
- Test number
- 956770350460
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres reading 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,153 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 91,153 miles
- Test number
- 931165149034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,118 miles (+5,006)3 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,118 miles
- Test number
- 878994396683
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousUnable to finish brake test due to brake pipe failure
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft oil seal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,112 miles (+344)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 86,112 miles
- Test number
- 619621000764
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass85,768 miles (+700)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 85,768 miles
- Test number
- 158546191248
- AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass85,068 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 85,068 miles
- Test number
- 230260128149
- 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))
- 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))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail85,067 miles (+1,763)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,067 miles
- Test number
- 619585810072
- DangerousOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- 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))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass83,304 miles (+2,705)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 83,304 miles
- Test number
- 574594321024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,599 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 80,599 miles
- Test number
- 111483257996
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,598 miles (+2,470)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,598 miles
- Test number
- 342207160021
- FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering rack leaking
Pass78,128 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 78,128 miles
- Test number
- 357311683247
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail78,128 miles (+3,479)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,128 miles
- Test number
- 745820213934
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass74,649 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 74,649 miles
- Test number
- 537490375100
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail74,649 miles (+5,161)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,649 miles
- Test number
- 736947165161
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass69,488 miles (+5,484)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 69,488 miles
- Test number
- 538501964197
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass64,004 miles (+4,610)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 64,004 miles
- Test number
- 249122143170
- AdvisoryFront Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass59,394 miles (+6,463)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 59,394 miles
- Test number
- 228229452455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,931 miles (+7,924)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 52,931 miles
- Test number
- 985054961197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,007 miles (+7,804)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 45,007 miles
- Test number
- 211100060155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,203 miles (+4,972)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 37,203 miles
- Test number
- 771202759152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,231 miles (+6,967)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 32,231 miles
- Test number
- 273468468145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,264 miles (+9,091)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 25,264 miles
- Test number
- 234012377153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,173 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 16,173 miles
- Test number
- 440560676112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y296 XBK
- Does Y296 XBK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y296 XBK is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y296 XBK?
- The MOT on Y296 XBK is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y296 XBK done?
- Y296 XBK was recorded at 124,577 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 5,331 miles a year.
- Has Y296 XBK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y296 XBK has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y296 XBK 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 XBK find?
- Y296 XBK passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear direction indicator slightly discoloured both; brake wear sensor light on dash new brakes fitted.
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