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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y337 VBJMOT history

Y337 VBJ is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 8 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 62,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2025.

Y337 VBJ silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2026
Mileage
62,118 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y337 VBJ
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
8 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y337 VBJ was last recorded at 62,118 miles on 29 Jul 2025, 1,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,928 miles · 1 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,190 miles
Average per year
2,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,118 miles
  • 2024 – 60,928 miles
  • 2023 – 60,164 miles
  • 2022 – 58,284 miles
  • 2021 – 56,204 miles
  • 2019 – 52,332 miles
  • 2018 – 52,062 miles
  • 2017 – 51,701 miles
  • 2015 – 51,583 miles
  • 2014 – 49,673 miles
  • 2013 – 46,667 miles
  • 2012 – 44,482 miles
  • 2011 – 41,415 miles
  • 2010 – 35,968 miles
  • 2009 – 29,905 miles
  • 2008 – 25,492 miles
  • 2007 – 20,284 miles
  • 2006 – 16,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,118 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub (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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass62,118 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    62,118 miles
    Test number
    444950405025
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail62,118 miles (+1,190)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,118 miles
    Test number
    741442791827
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass60,928 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    60,928 miles
    Test number
    288959746253
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  4. Fail60,928 miles (+764)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,928 miles
    Test number
    864774352596
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  5. Pass60,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    60,164 miles
    Test number
    173275420368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,164 miles (+1,880)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,164 miles
    Test number
    651610019012
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass58,284 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    58,284 miles
    Test number
    953870857181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material s (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail58,284 miles (+2,080)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,284 miles
    Test number
    191203713506
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material s (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass56,204 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    56,204 miles
    Test number
    621040770801
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail56,204 miles (+3,872)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,204 miles
    Test number
    335018094629
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSide repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass52,332 miles (+270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,332 miles
    Test number
    702260790427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass52,062 miles (+361)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    52,062 miles
    Test number
    691790514468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass51,701 miles (+118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,701 miles
    Test number
    143681143704
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass51,583 miles (+1,910)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    51,583 miles
    Test number
    508415705278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,673 miles (+3,006)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    49,673 miles
    Test number
    335211814433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass46,667 miles (+2,185)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,667 miles
    Test number
    577676703240
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass44,482 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,482 miles
    Test number
    169460022286
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail44,482 miles (+3,067)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,482 miles
    Test number
    767919912256
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUpper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass41,415 miles (+5,447)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    41,415 miles
    Test number
    486540921283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass35,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    35,968 miles
    Test number
    374730400400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,968 miles (+6,063)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,968 miles
    Test number
    972080900223
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass29,905 miles (+4,413)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    29,905 miles
    Test number
    273316699145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,492 miles (+5,208)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,492 miles
    Test number
    854300198134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,284 miles (+3,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,284 miles
    Test number
    314587057132
    • 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)

  25. Pass16,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    16,704 miles
    Test number
    214567346181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y337 VBJ

Does Y337 VBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y337 VBJ expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y337 VBJ?
The MOT on Y337 VBJ expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y337 VBJ done?
Y337 VBJ was recorded at 62,118 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2025, an average of 2,369 miles a year.
Has Y337 VBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y337 VBJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y337 VBJ 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 Y337 VBJ find?
Y337 VBJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub.

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