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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y36 PNWMOT history

Y36 PNW is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 122,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2025.

Y36 PNW silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2024
Mileage
122,996 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y36 PNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y36 PNW was last recorded at 122,996 miles on 5 Mar 2025, 15,999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,997 miles · 7 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
15,999 miles
Average per year
5,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,996 miles
  • 2023 – 106,997 miles
  • 2022 – 91,676 miles
  • 2021 – 79,290 miles
  • 2020 – 78,446 miles
  • 2019 – 76,865 miles
  • 2018 – 75,738 miles
  • 2017 – 70,033 miles
  • 2015 – 68,165 miles
  • 2014 – 66,974 miles
  • 2013 – 65,763 miles
  • 2011 – 60,992 miles
  • 2009 – 53,822 miles
  • 2008 – 49,141 miles
  • 2007 – 40,317 miles
  • 2006 – 29,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail122,996 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack. (2.1.5 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail122,996 miles (+15,999)1 dangerous10 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,996 miles
    Test number
    913807729990
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack. (2.1.5 (a))
  2. Pass106,997 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,997 miles
    Test number
    306757990565
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail106,997 miles (+15,321)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,997 miles
    Test number
    519075506435
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to lens condition (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass91,676 miles (+24)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    91,676 miles
    Test number
    740996562420
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail91,652 miles (+16)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,652 miles
    Test number
    267638899130
    • MajorCab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting n/s & o/s cills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorCoil spring fractured or broken o/s/f & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorService brake excessively binding n/s/f (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) missing o/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front , rears bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fronts (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts & rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts & rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail91,636 miles (+12,346)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,636 miles
    Test number
    282861055203
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass79,290 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,290 miles
    Test number
    128805365628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,446 miles (+1,581)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,446 miles
    Test number
    495513976157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,865 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,865 miles
    Test number
    482227611894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail76,863 miles (+1,125)4 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,863 miles
    Test number
    524009413989
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass75,738 miles (+5,705)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    75,738 miles
    Test number
    554163700610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,033 miles (+1,868)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    70,033 miles
    Test number
    360695327124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,165 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,165 miles
    Test number
    654282360871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,164 miles (+1,190)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,164 miles
    Test number
    876895585892
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass66,974 miles (+1,211)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    66,974 miles
    Test number
    966022754304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteTyre sidewalls cracking
  16. Pass65,763 miles (+2,589)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,763 miles
    Test number
    415464553407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll tyres cracking
  17. Pass63,174 miles (+2,182)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    63,174 miles
    Test number
    898334303096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,992 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,992 miles
    Test number
    157886151383
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  19. Pass60,992 miles (+2,485)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,992 miles
    Test number
    678586551353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,507 miles (+4,685)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,507 miles
    Test number
    667615501032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,822 miles (+4,681)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    53,822 miles
    Test number
    321493889416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,141 miles (+8,824)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    49,141 miles
    Test number
    712501998286
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass40,317 miles (+11,242)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    40,317 miles
    Test number
    862006887232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    29,075 miles
    Test number
    350371796470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y36 PNW

Does Y36 PNW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y36 PNW expired on 6 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y36 PNW?
The MOT on Y36 PNW expired on 6 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y36 PNW done?
Y36 PNW was recorded at 122,996 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2025, an average of 5,110 miles a year.
Has Y36 PNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y36 PNW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y36 PNW 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 Y36 PNW find?
Y36 PNW failed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects and 6 advisories: offside front lower suspension component ball joint likely to become detached; brake fluid contaminated; nearside front brake hose excessively deteriorated, and 14 more.

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