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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y38 EABMOT history

Y38 EAB is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 87,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

Y38 EAB silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
87,315 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 EAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 EAB was last recorded at 87,315 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,312 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,315 miles
  • 2024 – 85,126 miles
  • 2023 – 84,662 miles
  • 2020 – 84,028 miles
  • 2012 – 82,805 miles
  • 2011 – 73,094 miles
  • 2010 – 68,938 miles
  • 2009 – 59,053 miles
  • 2008 – 42,543 miles
  • 2007 – 29,983 miles
  • 2006 – 19,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,315 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryAll front suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,315 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    87,315 miles
    Test number
    654686624384
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension components corroded

  2. Fail87,312 miles (+2,186)1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,312 miles
    Test number
    929233641786
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension components corroded

  3. Pass85,126 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    85,126 miles
    Test number
    950517008607
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes on swing arms have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail85,126 miles (+464)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,126 miles
    Test number
    676912382493
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes on swing arms have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass84,662 miles (+634)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    84,662 miles
    Test number
    353989129700
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))

  6. Pass84,028 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,028 miles
    Test number
    976716059873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail84,025 miles (+1,220)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,025 miles
    Test number
    733874868956
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass82,805 miles (+9,711)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    82,805 miles
    Test number
    699572042343
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass73,094 miles (+4,156)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    73,094 miles
    Test number
    125037301352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,938 miles (+9,885)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    68,938 miles
    Test number
    191122490254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,053 miles (+16,510)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    59,053 miles
    Test number
    552196789240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    42,543 miles
    Test number
    240606218177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail42,543 miles (+12,560)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,543 miles
    Test number
    111885918110
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass29,983 miles (+10,959)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,983 miles
    Test number
    853766007130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,024 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    19,024 miles
    Test number
    224937696082
    • 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)
    • Note10% front brake unbalance

Questions about Y38 EAB

Does Y38 EAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y38 EAB expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y38 EAB?
The MOT on Y38 EAB expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y38 EAB done?
Y38 EAB was recorded at 87,315 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 3,494 miles a year.
Has Y38 EAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 EAB has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y38 EAB 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 EAB find?
Y38 EAB passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside windscreen wiper blade defective; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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