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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y297 VKEMOT history

Y297 VKE is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2024 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 120,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2023.

Y297 VKE black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2024
Mileage
120,502 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2023
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 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 5 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 VKE was last recorded at 120,502 miles on 6 Nov 2023, 109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,393 miles · 21 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
109 miles
Average per year
3,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 120,502 miles
  • 2022 – 119,850 miles
  • 2019 – 119,298 miles
  • 2018 – 119,091 miles
  • 2012 – 110,970 miles
  • 2011 – 102,618 miles
  • 2010 – 94,568 miles
  • 2009 – 83,076 miles
  • 2008 – 65,301 miles
  • 2006 – 56,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,502 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,502 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    120,502 miles
    Test number
    2509482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail120,393 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    120,393 miles
    Test number
    2352052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,850 miles (+552)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,850 miles
    Test number
    921293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,298 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    119,298 miles
    Test number
    21210777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail119,158 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,158 miles
    Test number
    20916252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,091 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    119,091 miles
    Test number
    19595384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail119,057 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,057 miles
    Test number
    19578390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail119,012 miles (+8,042)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,012 miles
    Test number
    19557688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,970 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    110,970 miles
    Test number
    236461752154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail110,946 miles (+8,328)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,946 miles
    Test number
    387140942189
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass102,618 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    102,618 miles
    Test number
    425114681084
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine over heating

  12. Fail102,618 miles (+8,050)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,618 miles
    Test number
    286396671073
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine over heating

  13. Pass94,568 miles (+11,492)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    94,568 miles
    Test number
    120140470483
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass83,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    83,076 miles
    Test number
    824939279085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,076 miles (+17,775)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,076 miles
    Test number
    773747779000
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteParking brake could do with adjustment

  16. Pass65,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    65,301 miles
    Test number
    141350288031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,301 miles (+9,251)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,301 miles
    Test number
    331819378070
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass56,050 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    56,050 miles
    Test number
    511617686171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y297 VKE

Does Y297 VKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y297 VKE expired on 5 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y297 VKE?
The MOT on Y297 VKE expired on 5 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y297 VKE done?
Y297 VKE was recorded at 120,502 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2023, an average of 3,718 miles a year.
Has Y297 VKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 VKE has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on Y297 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 Y297 VKE find?
Y297 VKE passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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