
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass79,290 miles (+844)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 79,290 miles
- Test number
- 128805365628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,446 miles (+1,581)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 78,446 miles
- Test number
- 495513976157
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass75,738 miles (+5,705)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 75,738 miles
- Test number
- 554163700610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,033 miles (+1,868)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 70,033 miles
- Test number
- 360695327124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,165 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 68,165 miles
- Test number
- 654282360871
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
Pass63,174 miles (+2,182)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 63,174 miles
- Test number
- 898334303096
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass60,992 miles (+2,485)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 60,992 miles
- Test number
- 678586551353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,507 miles (+4,685)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 58,507 miles
- Test number
- 667615501032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,822 miles (+4,681)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 53,822 miles
- Test number
- 321493889416
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass40,317 miles (+11,242)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 40,317 miles
- Test number
- 862006887232
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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