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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y37 STRMOT history

Y37 STR is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 117,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

Y37 STR black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
117,292 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y37 STR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y37 STR was last recorded at 117,292 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 3,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,279 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,013 miles
Average per year
2,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,292 miles
  • 2025 – 114,279 miles
  • 2024 – 112,638 miles
  • 2023 – 110,850 miles
  • 2022 – 110,145 miles
  • 2021 – 108,858 miles
  • 2020 – 107,158 miles
  • 2019 – 103,254 miles
  • 2018 – 97,714 miles
  • 2017 – 96,934 miles
  • 2016 – 96,732 miles
  • 2015 – 96,595 miles
  • 2014 – 96,266 miles
  • 2013 – 95,176 miles
  • 2012 – 94,354 miles
  • 2011 – 92,691 miles
  • 2010 – 91,206 miles
  • 2009 – 87,810 miles
  • 2008 – 83,791 miles
  • 2007 – 78,025 miles
  • 2006 – 68,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,292 miles
  • AdvisoryN/S Handbrake poor
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Doors difficult to open from outside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,292 miles (+3,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    117,292 miles
    Test number
    504135548384
    • AdvisoryN/S Handbrake poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass114,279 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    114,279 miles
    Test number
    342825051248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail114,277 miles (+1,639)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,277 miles
    Test number
    540616248365
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass112,638 miles (+1,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    112,638 miles
    Test number
    690064116247
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass110,850 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    110,850 miles
    Test number
    575407159373
    • AdvisoryDoors difficult to open from outside
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail110,849 miles (+704)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,849 miles
    Test number
    491839546832
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDoors difficult to open from outside
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass110,145 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    110,145 miles
    Test number
    626908225648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail110,129 miles (+1,271)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,129 miles
    Test number
    630384774231
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass108,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    108,858 miles
    Test number
    640859888666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail108,858 miles (+1,700)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,858 miles
    Test number
    875365899837
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass107,158 miles (+3,904)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    107,158 miles
    Test number
    604881159109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in centre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slightly low effort on n/s parking brake
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in centre (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass103,254 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,254 miles
    Test number
    438554606496
    • 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))

  13. Fail103,254 miles (+5,540)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,254 miles
    Test number
    819162281341
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both rubbers split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  14. Pass97,714 miles (+780)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    97,714 miles
    Test number
    936403090194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,934 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    96,934 miles
    Test number
    684080990752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,732 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,732 miles
    Test number
    611527989130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,595 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,595 miles
    Test number
    255413405108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail96,266 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,266 miles
    Test number
    307167304144
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass96,266 miles (+1,090)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    96,266 miles
    Test number
    825017604171
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass95,176 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    95,176 miles
    Test number
    539639593040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass94,354 miles (+1,663)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    94,354 miles
    Test number
    228668702159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail92,691 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,691 miles
    Test number
    765419201175
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass92,691 miles (+1,485)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    92,691 miles
    Test number
    815109001137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass91,206 miles (+3,396)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    91,206 miles
    Test number
    274389090071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass87,810 miles (+4,019)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    87,810 miles
    Test number
    260220919117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass83,791 miles (+5,766)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    83,791 miles
    Test number
    210139898016
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 1.6mm of tread at time of test
    • NoteNearside and offside steering rack ball joints("drum sticks")boarderline excessive play

  27. Pass78,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    78,025 miles
    Test number
    530560117198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail78,025 miles (+9,794)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,025 miles
    Test number
    423609307132
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass68,231 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    68,231 miles
    Test number
    311653206128
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre kerbing band to inside

Questions about Y37 STR

Does Y37 STR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y37 STR is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y37 STR?
The MOT on Y37 STR is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y37 STR done?
Y37 STR was recorded at 117,292 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 2,422 miles a year.
Has Y37 STR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y37 STR has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y37 STR 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 STR find?
Y37 STR passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: n/s handbrake poor; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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