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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,000 cc

Y38 BPAMOT history

Y38 BPA is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 39,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

Y38 BPA blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Nov 2025
Mileage
39,814 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 BPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y38 BPA was last recorded at 39,814 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 1,764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,050 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,764 miles
Average per year
749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,814 miles
  • 2024 – 38,050 miles
  • 2023 – 37,191 miles
  • 2022 – 35,976 miles
  • 2021 – 34,609 miles
  • 2019 – 34,288 miles
  • 2018 – 33,080 miles
  • 2017 – 29,743 miles
  • 2016 – 25,767 miles
  • 2015 – 25,391 miles
  • 2014 – 25,259 miles
  • 2011 – 25,179 miles
  • 2010 – 25,037 miles
  • 2009 – 24,821 miles
  • 2008 – 24,467 miles
  • 2007 – 24,225 miles
  • 2005 – 24,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail39,814 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear, should be replaced. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension components becoming corroded.

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing should be kept under observation

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing should be kept under observation.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail39,814 miles (+1,764)1 dangerous10 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,814 miles
    Test number
    618547605532
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear, should be replaced. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components becoming corroded.

  2. Pass38,050 miles (+859)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    38,050 miles
    Test number
    798569529903
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint rubber mounting has slight play.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass37,191 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    37,191 miles
    Test number
    630447874155
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail37,189 miles (+1,213)3 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,189 miles
    Test number
    782694527819
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass35,976 miles (+1,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    35,976 miles
    Test number
    256984801735
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass34,609 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    34,609 miles
    Test number
    665997733926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing should be kept under observation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing should be kept under observation. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail34,608 miles (+320)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,608 miles
    Test number
    963087313459
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing should be kept under observation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing should be kept under observation. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass34,288 miles (+1,208)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    34,288 miles
    Test number
    823487507000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass33,080 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    33,080 miles
    Test number
    670879036901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail33,075 miles (+3,332)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,075 miles
    Test number
    257502735673
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has slight bulge on outer sidewall, should be replaced.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass29,743 miles (+3,976)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    29,743 miles
    Test number
    509699724047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,767 miles (+376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    25,767 miles
    Test number
    875929236155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass25,391 miles (+132)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    25,391 miles
    Test number
    646312965183
    • NoteFront wiper efficency deteriorating

  14. Pass25,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    25,259 miles
    Test number
    476299624104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail25,259 miles (+80)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,259 miles
    Test number
    216278824400
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  16. Pass25,179 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,179 miles
    Test number
    136381081100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,037 miles (+216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    25,037 miles
    Test number
    923614920181
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass24,821 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    24,821 miles
    Test number
    902735429140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail24,821 miles (+354)1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,821 miles
    Test number
    462995629152
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to perish

  20. Pass24,467 miles (+242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    24,467 miles
    Test number
    363435618146
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass24,225 miles (+133)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    24,225 miles
    Test number
    972201627190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass24,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    24,092 miles
    Test number
    182340795230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail24,092 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,092 miles
    Test number
    643480095221
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

Questions about Y38 BPA

Does Y38 BPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y38 BPA expired on 20 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y38 BPA?
The MOT on Y38 BPA expired on 20 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y38 BPA done?
Y38 BPA was recorded at 39,814 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 749 miles a year.
Has Y38 BPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 BPA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y38 BPA 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 Y38 BPA find?
Y38 BPA failed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects, 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside front headlamp aim too low, and 16 more.

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