
BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc
Y37 OHBMOT history
Y37 OHB is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 9 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 53,543 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 May 2027
- Mileage
- 53,543 mi
- At MOT on 19 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,851 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y37 OHB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 9 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y37 OHB was last recorded at 53,543 miles on 19 May 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 53,537 miles · 11 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 1,851 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 53,543 miles
- 2024 – 52,713 miles
- 2023 – 52,206 miles
- 2022 – 51,897 miles
- 2020 – 51,349 miles
- 2019 – 50,413 miles
- 2018 – 50,142 miles
- 2017 – 49,867 miles
- 2016 – 48,881 miles
- 2015 – 47,449 miles
- 2013 – 45,484 miles
- 2012 – 42,183 miles
- 2011 – 38,446 miles
- 2010 – 34,853 miles
- 2009 – 30,870 miles
- 2008 – 24,927 miles
- 2007 – 20,782 miles
- 2006 – 16,022 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
25 tests since 11 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass53,543 miles (+6)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2027
- Odometer
- 53,543 miles
- Test number
- 723393403774
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail53,537 miles (+824)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,537 miles
- Test number
- 733294583303
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass52,713 miles (+507)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 52,713 miles
- Test number
- 898426506284
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass52,206 miles (+309)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 52,206 miles
- Test number
- 746603440129
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded/pitted on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Pass51,897 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 51,897 miles
- Test number
- 448303529349
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail51,896 miles (+547)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,896 miles
- Test number
- 428349433419
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass51,349 miles (+936)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 51,349 miles
- Test number
- 190224896234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,413 miles (+271)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 50,413 miles
- Test number
- 672644337761
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass50,142 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 50,142 miles
- Test number
- 658643507736
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,139 miles (+272)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,139 miles
- Test number
- 594540384297
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass49,867 miles (+986)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 49,867 miles
- Test number
- 683066294581
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Pass48,881 miles (+1,432)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 48,881 miles
- Test number
- 169000291343
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too rear. (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too rear (3.6.B.2c)
Pass47,449 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 47,449 miles
- Test number
- 306583505229
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail47,448 miles (+1,964)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,448 miles
- Test number
- 389381105293
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass45,484 miles (+3,301)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 45,484 miles
- Test number
- 498154553183
- AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass42,183 miles (+3,737)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 42,183 miles
- Test number
- 656781262166
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass38,446 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 38,446 miles
- Test number
- 397881061157
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail38,438 miles (+3,585)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,438 miles
- Test number
- 269780161495
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass34,853 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 34,853 miles
- Test number
- 991550060148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,852 miles (+3,982)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,852 miles
- Test number
- 982979450173
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,870 miles (+1)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2010
- Odometer
- 30,870 miles
- Test number
- 103656049130
- NoteNs front tyre worn os perishing
Fail30,869 miles (+5,942)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,869 miles
- Test number
- 233103149415
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNs front tyre worn os perishing
Pass24,927 miles (+4,145)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 24,927 miles
- Test number
- 953963808106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,782 miles (+4,760)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 20,782 miles
- Test number
- 870441447018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,022 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 16,022 miles
- Test number
- 144342546085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y37 OHB
- Does Y37 OHB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y37 OHB is valid until 18 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y37 OHB?
- The MOT on Y37 OHB is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y37 OHB done?
- Y37 OHB was recorded at 53,543 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 1,851 miles a year.
- Has Y37 OHB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y37 OHB has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y37 OHB 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 Y37 OHB find?
- Y37 OHB passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.
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