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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.

Y37 OHB blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass53,543 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass51,349 miles (+936)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    51,349 miles
    Test number
    190224896234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. Pass50,142 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    50,142 miles
    Test number
    658643507736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. Pass34,853 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    34,853 miles
    Test number
    991550060148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. Pass30,870 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    30,870 miles
    Test number
    103656049130
    • NoteNs front tyre worn os perishing
  22. 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
  23. Pass24,927 miles (+4,145)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    24,927 miles
    Test number
    953963808106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,782 miles (+4,760)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    20,782 miles
    Test number
    870441447018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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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